Senior Associate or Special Counsel - Workers' Compensation

Senior Associate or Special Counsel – Workers’ Compensation Join Hall & Wilcox as a Senior Associate or Special Counsel specialising in Workers’ Compensation. The position is based in our Darwin office.

About the Role and Team The Insurance WA team is a defendant insurance legal team working across Statutory Insurance matters, including workers’ compensation, recoveries and compulsory third‑party matters. The team has approximately 90 people located across Darwin, Perth and Adelaide. This role offers hands‑on work, significant learning, development and progression opportunities and the chance to work closely with interesting clients and highly regarded partners and lawyers.

About You

At least 5 years of post‑admission experience within Workers’ Compensation.

Experience on the defendant side is preferred; candidates with a plaintiff background who are keen to move into a defendant practice will also be considered.

A genuine interest in contributing to the growth and success of our insurance practice in Darwin.

Clear, concise legal writing skills.

Strong attention to detail.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working with WFH modern, open plan offices.

IT equipment for home office and reimbursement up to $500 for additional equipment.

Competitive remuneration and career progression.

Learning and career development programmes for all roles and levels.

Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave.

Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events.

Commitment to health and wellbeing, pro‑bono, community and diversity and inclusion.

About Us Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm delivering outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.

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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 Kim Chalmers, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, Kim.Chalmers@hallandwilcox.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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