At WK, we solve complex legal problems, challenge ourselves to innovate, and create impact for our people, clients, and communities.
We're Asia Pacific's leading insurance and risk legal business, and due to growth, we're expanding our General Liability team at multiple levels.
About the Role
This role provides the prospect to develop a genuine specialisation in health law and medical negligence early in your career.
You will benefit from close supervision and mentoring by an experienced partner, exposure to a diverse and engaging caseload, and the chance to build strong relationships with key clients in the medical defence sector.
Working closely with the supervising partner, you will act on behalf of medical defence organisations and their insured health practitioners across a broad range of contentious and advisory matters.
The role offers genuine variety and early responsibility, with exposure to regulatory work and litigation.
Key Responsibilities
Assisting, advising and acting for health practitioners in regulatory proceedings brought by relevant boards and tribunals;




Managing and assisting with the defence of litigated claims involving allegations of clinical negligence;
Assisting health practitioners in the preparation of coronial statements;
Advising and resolving billing disputes on behalf of health practitioners;
Managing claim files on behalf of multiple medical defence organisations and insurer clients.
About You
Solicitor or associate with 1+ years experience in health law;
Strong written and oral communication skills;
Ability to manage competing deadlines and prioritise effectively;
Confidence in managing upwards and keeping the supervising partner informed of progress;
Enthusiasm for health law and the complexities it presents.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace at Wotton Kearney.
As part of our dedication to accessibility, we strive to support candidates with disabilities throughout the interview process.
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📌 Solicitor / Associate - Health Law & Medical Negligence (Defendant) (New South Wales)
🏢 Wotton Kearney
📍 New South Wales