About The Role And Team

We have an prospect for a Lawyer or Associate to join our thriving national General Insurance practice, working with a highly regarded team, based in Brisbane. Our national General Insurance practice advises on and manages litigated claims for a number of major insurers, reinsurers and corporates, and on behalf of significant clients in a wide variety of industries. The primary focus of this role will be property/construction insurance, including high-quantum property recoveries, as well as first‑party insurance/indemnity disputes, property damage defence claims and general insurance matters. You will have carriage of your own files, with appropriate supervision from our supportive and industry‑leading partners.

You Will Be Responsible For

- client interaction and strategy
- working with a team of lawyers
- reviewing documents and preparing evidence
- drafting correspondence to the Court and third parties
- conferencing with witnesses and preparing witness statements
- preparing briefs for counsel
- drafting Court documents and attending Court
- drafting client advices
- drafting letters of instruction to experts

About You

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:





- minimum three years of post‑admission experience in general insurance law
- experience in property/construction recoveries, liability defence acting on behalf of insurers
- experience in the day‑to‑day management of files and in running matters through court proceedings
- experience supervising, mentoring and delegating to junior lawyers or paralegals will be well regarded
- a team player, with a ‘can do’ attitude, and a strong interest in defendant insurance law
- excellent technical, analytical and drafting skills with a keen attention to detail
- excellent verbal and written communication skills
- the ability to organise and prioritise effectively

EEO Statement

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.

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📌 Lawyer | Associate (GI Brisbane) (Brisbane City)
🏢 Hall & Wilcox
📍 Brisbane City