Hicksons| Hunt Hunt is a commercial law firm that assists government, companies, organisations, and individuals throughout Australia to create sustainable value through legal and commercial advice, services, and solutions.
Our breadth of expertise is reflected in our diverse practice groups and complemented by our industry and sector focus.
With offices in Sydney, North Ryde, Newcastle and Griffith, we work across geographies with smart technology to keep connected to our clients.
We pride ourselves on our energy and authenticity to drive client solutions, attract and develop talent and serve our broader community.
With a strong history of providing exceptional legal advice, we consider ourselves to be visionary thought leaders who have harnessed our history and experience, emerging as a market-leading legal and advisory business.
THE ROLE THE TEAM Our Health team represents government agencies and insurer providers and facilities in NSW, offering legal advice on a broad range of matters, from straightforward to highly contentious, including personal injury claims, nervous shock claims, actions against healthcare practitioners, public liability, and historical abuse claims in an institutional setting.
Our clients include insurers, public and private hospitals, medical practitioners, and other NSW government agencies.
Our supportive and inclusive work culture, excellent professional development opportunities, and commitment to client satisfaction, makes Hicksons an ideal environment to advance your legal career.
WHAT YOU BRING The ideal candidate will have 3+ years PQE as well as: Experience in or exposure to personal injuries claims work,



public liability and/or sensitive claims Providing legal advice on defendant case matters is highly desirable Previous experience of managing and/or assisting a portfolio of claims Ability to handle large volumes of documents, providing clear advice within deadlines and understand how to manage competing priorities Demonstrated experience with New South Wales civil procedure Ability to thoroughly and sensitively review evidence in relation to liability and quantum issues Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Desire to grow and develop with our team to create great results An ability to build effective working relationships with clients Willingness to participate and enhance your business development skills In this role, you may be exposed to sensitive and delicate content.
Mental and emotional agility will be essential in being successful in this position.
You will be provided with Vicarious Trauma training, tools and resources to support your development in this area.
WHY CHOOSE HICKSONS|HUNT HUNT Hicksons fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, we capture innovative ideas from our people to build on our business; we welcome your creative ideas to optimize the way we work.
We offer a range of benefits and social opportunities to support growth, development and internal networking and collaboration within the firm, collectively celebrating our success through recognition and reward programs.
Supporting you:



Potential unearthed – We pride ourselves on enabling you to achieve your career aspirations.
Offering tailored 1:1 mentoring, access to our E-learning platform with role base training, internal and external workshops and complete transparency around our promotional pathways program.
The right resources – Our workplace is supported by smart technology, paper-light processes, collaborative teams and a healthy values-based culture that will see you perform at your best.
Flexi-work options – We understand life is not 1 size fits all.
Explore options for hybrid work, part time hours, compressed working weeks, and more.
Performance based rewards and incentive bonuses – our incentive program is designed to reward our employees and support our high-performance culture.
Hicksons|Hunt Hunt + Advantages – 16 weeks paid gender-neutral parental leave for eligible employes, education assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Birthday leave and #4U leave, plus access to everyday discounts through our corporate discount schemes and novated leasing.
Life at Hicksons|Hunt Hunt – Contributing to our community is part of our Vision; the firm provides you with the opportunity to contribute to the firm's corporate social responsibility activities through our pro-bono program.
Awards – The **** AFR Partnership Survey named Hicksons as the industry leader with the highest proportion of Female Partners for the second year running.
In addition, Hicksons|Hunt Hunt has been recognised as 5-Star Employer of Choice by Australasian Lawyer *****) and ABA employer of choice winners *****, *********).
To have a confidential discussion on the role and our offering, please contact Zahra NowrouzTafreshi, Talent Acquisition Manager ******************************

📌 Solicitor/Associate, Health & Sensitive Claims (Sydney)
🏢 Hickson Lawyers
📍 Sydney