Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working. WFH and from contemporary, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
Flexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
Free daily breakfast and office social events
Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community
Permanent, full-time position
Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working. WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
Flexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
Free daily breakfast and office social events
Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community
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Come thrive with us. Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you here.
About The Role And Team
We have an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal to join our Insurance WA/NT team, based in our Darwin office.
In this role, you will work closely with our lawyers to support the management of workers' compensation matters from initial file review through to settlement. You will gain exposure to a varied mix of work, including reviewing medical and discovery material, preparing chronologies and advice templates, drafting court and settlement documents, coordinating medico-legal reviews and liaising directly with clients and other stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive paralegal who enjoys detailed legal work and is looking to build their experience within a supportive insurance practice.
You Will Be Responsible For
preparing settlement agreements and managing the section 78A settlement process through to finalisation for settled workers' compensation matters;




reviewing new files, clinical records and employer or party discovery, and preparing detailed chronologies;
populating initial, update, pre-settlement and post-settlement advice templates, including preparing background, medical evidence and event summaries;
preparing background summaries for resolution plans;
drafting court documents, subpoenas and requests for production;
preparing documents for the NT WorkSafe, Work Health Court and Supreme Court processes, including notices of representation and insurer documents;
preparing lists, indexes and schedules of documents, as well as briefs to investigators;
arranging medico-legal reviews and preparing corresponding briefs to medical specialists;
preparing freedom of information applications;
drafting requests for clinical notes, vocational assessment reports and labour market reports;
conducting company and social media searches;
liaising with clients and providing regular updates on the progress of their matters;
liaising with other solicitors and third parties regarding settlements;
preparing accurate case file notes;
ensuring settlement funds are paid within required timeframes;
following up Medicare and Centrelink clearances before settlement funds are released;
assisting lawyers to monitor critical dates and deadlines across their files;
supporting other paralegals with their workloads; and
assisting with other duties as required.
About You
You will ideally have the following skills and experience:
at least two years' experience in an administration, paralegal or legal support role;
previous experience in insurance law or litigation matters will be highly regarded;
the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively as part of a team;




excellent written and verbal communication skills;
strong attention to detail and time management skills;
the ability to manage files efficiently and within required timeframes; and
strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands effectively.
About Us
At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.
We were recently named
Law Firm of the Year
at the **** Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards.
We do great work, smarter. We're passionate about the work we do and how it creates value for today and tomorrow. We're known for
Smarter Law
: smarter thinking to create smarter solutions. We embrace innovative thinking and technology. We listen. We partner. We solve.
We are also known for having a great culture that values people and that lives our purpose and values - our
Hallmarks.
Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. We thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive - everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.
Hear from our people about what it's like to thrive at Hall & Wilcox: bit.ly/HWpeople
To learn more about Hall & Wilcox visit our website.
We are 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, at for a confidential discussion
This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
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📌 Paralegal - Insurance (Darwin)
🏢 Hall & Wilcox
📍 Darwin