Associate | Senior Associate - Statutory Insurance

Position Overview

This permanent, full-time role offers the chance to join Hall & Wilcox's highly regarded statutory insurance team based in Brisbane. With a firm commitment to hybrid and flexible working, you will benefit from working partly from home and modern office spaces, alongside supportive IT equipment provisions and reimbursements.

About Hall & Wilcox

We are a leading independent Australian law firm known for delivering exceptional services to a range of clients across corporate, public, and private sectors. Our culture embraces diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, and community engagement, supported by programs such as the Hallstar recognition and various career development opportunities.

Role Responsibilities

You will represent insured employers under Queensland and Commonwealth workers’ compensation schemes, compulsory third-party insurers defending claims in Queensland, institutions defending historical abuse claims, as well as other personal injury and general liability matters. Your duties will include managing a portfolio of claims efficiently, handling conferences, mediations, and trials in line with client objectives and KPIs.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will bring between four and eight years of post-admission experience, particularly in defendant insurance and workers’ compensation or personal injury claims management. You should be proactive, capable of working independently and collaboratively, possess strong technical and analytical skills, and demonstrate excellent communication abilities. Senior associates will also take on mentoring and supervisory responsibilities. Experience with WorkCover Queensland panel law firms is highly valued.

Employee Benefits and Culture

• Hybrid working model with work-from-home provisions
• Up to $500 reimbursement for additional home office equipment
• Competitive salary and Hallstar reward recognition program
• Comprehensive learning and career development
• Flexible leave policies, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Free daily breakfast and social events at the office
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, wellbeing, pro bono, and community support

Additional Information

We foster a supportive recruitment experience and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, diverse abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Reasonable adjustments for disability during the recruitment process can be arranged upon request.