at HBA Legal Pty Ltd

Perth, Western Australia 6000, Australia • Full-time

AI Job Summary

- 2–5 years PAE as an Associate with a focus on personal injury and State Workers’ Compensation (defendant or plaintiff).
- Strong knowledge of the WA Workers’ Compensation system, CAS processes, and the Workers’ Compensation and Injury Mgmt.
- Experience preparing/defending Workcover applications and attending conciliation/arbitration conferences and procedural

Role Type

Permanent • Full-time • Associate

Description

About us

HBA Legal is a team of award-winning solicitors offering a highly competitive suite of legal and technical claims services to meet the needs of today’s insurance marketplace. We have offices across the country in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Newcastle.

We are an evolved legal services business, with a different approach to practice. Bureaucracy is long banished in favour of plain-English, responsiveness and flexibility. We apply creative thinking to bring expert solutions across legal challenges, claims, risk and business processing.

Learn more by visiting our website: https://www.hbalegal.com/

About the role and your team

This role is situated in our Statutory Lines practice group in an established team lead by Partner, Ruth Slater. The specialist industry work is a combination of State Workers Compensation and Compulsory Third Party matters.

We’re looking for an experienced 2-5 PAE Associate to join our Perth office ideally with prior experience across personal injury work and State Workers’ Compensation work either defendant or plaintiff based.

Key responsibilities include:





- Our team is recognised for its expertise in workers’ compensation and compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, acting for insurers, self-insured organisations, government agencies and major corporations across Western Australia, Queensland and New South Wales.
- You will work on a broad portfolio of statutory and common law claims, including complex liability disputes, major and catastrophic injury matters, psychological injury claims, fraud, recovery actions and high-value litigation, while supporting clients with effective claims management strategies.
- Independently running a high volume of files to ensure the provision of advice and management of matters in a clear and logical manner within required timeframes developing sound case management strategies.
- Delegate work to other members of the team and provide them with the required training guidance and supervision.
- Proactively share knowledge, experience and insights with immediate and wider team in order to enhance client experience and internal knowledge management
- Ability to review and analyse evidence, prepare opinions on indemnity, liability and quantum
- Speak to witnesses and brief experts
- Court appearances and attending conferences
- Delegate and manage work to solicitors, paralegals and administrative assistants




- Maintain and develop robust client relationships through participating in value adding activities and support, keeping clients informed of case progress during the matter.
- Ensure understanding and compliance with firms’ policies and procedures
- Be an HBA brand ambassador through demonstrating support and contributing to the firm’s strategic vision and values.

What we’re looking for

- Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent
- Current practising certificate
- Approximately 2-5 years Post Admission Experience with a focus on personal injury work and State Workers’ Compensation work either defendant or plaintiff based
- Strong knowledge of the Western Australian Workers’ Compensation system, CAS processes, and Workers’ Compensation and Injury Management Act
- Experience preparing and defending Workcover applications, attending conciliation and arbitration conferences and procedural hearings
- Demonstrated ability to provide sound legal advice in insurance law
- Ability to efficiently and accurately analyse evidence, and provide strategic advice
- High ethical standards and professionalism
- High level oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously
- Strong time management and organisation skills
- Demonstrated ability to build effective client relationships and manage expectations

What we can offer you

- Agile Working environment: We understand life is not 1 size fits all. So, we trust you to work in a way that suits you best. Explore options for hybrid work, part time hours, and extra purchased leave.
- Relaxed office environment where you can “Dress for your Day”.
- Up to 12 weeks Paid Parental Leaving depending on

📌 Associate - Swc & Ctp (Perth)
🏢 HBA Legal Pty
📍 Perth