Hybrid and flexible working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
Reward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progression
Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events
Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm
Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you:About the role and teamWe have exciting new opportunities for Associates to join our growing General Insurance team based in Sydney. We are keen to hear from people with experience in any one, or a mixture, of: marine insurance (including transport and trade), personal injury and public liability, and/or property damage (coverage, defence and recoveries).You will be responsible for and have carriage of your own files and work closely with our supportive and industry leading partners. Our Sydney team has approximately 60 people and is part of a national General Insurance practice which has approximately 200 people. They advise on and manage litigated claims for a number of major insurers, reinsurers and corporates, and on behalf of significant clients in a wide variety of industries. We sit on the legal panels of three of Australia’s top four general insurers, as well as a number of other local and international insurers.You will be responsible for:
handling both advisory and litigated files;
drafting client advices;
drafting letters of instruction to experts;
reviewing documents and preparing evidence;
drafting correspondence to the Court and third parties;
conference with witnesses and prepare witness statements;
preparing briefs for counsel;
drafting Court documents and attendance at Court; and
supervising and mentoring junior lawyers and paralegals.
About youYou will ideally have the following skills and experience:
2 - 5 years of post-admission experience in any one, or a mixture of: marine insurance, personal injury, public liability and property damage (coverage, defence and recoveries);
experience in the day-to-day management of files and in running matters through court proceedings;
clear, concise legal writing skills;
a team player with the ability to also work autonomously; and
motivated and eager to build a legal career in the insurance sector.
About usHall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.Hear from our people about what it’s like to work at HW:Some of our recent awards and citations include:
Best Australian Law Firm (
$200m revenue) at the 2025 Client Choice Awards * Ranked 7th in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2024 and 2025
Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards
Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018
We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as .We are also renowned for our Smarter Law approach. means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.We are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients. To learn more about HW visit ourApply nowLet’s connect. Click apply to submit your application.At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.We are also committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Sally Cai, Talent Acquisition Advisor atThis vacancy is being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.#LI-SC1
