3 days ago
Key requirements
3+ years PAE Experience in or a demonstrated passion for medical indemnity, health or ancillary personal injury claims (defendant experience highly regarded) Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to engage well with various stakeholders including insurers, corporate counsel of health entities, individual medical practitioners and management of health clinics as well as broader members of the legal profession including the Court and opposing and co-defendant law firms
The role
HWLE Lawyers is seeking an Associate for their Health practice group in Melbourne. This role requires 3+ years of PQE and involves providing legal advice to medical defence insurers and their clients.
What you'll do
- Provide legal advice to some of Australia’s leading medical defence insurers, including those representing public and private hospitals, medical practitioners, and medical clinics
- Manage claims and investigations from end to end
- Provide timely and accurate written advice to insurers and insured clients
- Appear at mediations, witness interviews, inquests and disciplinary hearings
- Undertake direct marketing and engagement of new clients
What we're looking for
3+ years PAE
Experience in or a demonstrated passion for medical indemnity, health or ancillary personal injury claims (defendant experience highly regarded)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to engage well with various stakeholders including insurers, corporate counsel of health entities, individual medical practitioners and management of health clinics as well as broader members of the legal profession including the Court and opposing and co-defendant law firms
Strong leadership skills to assist in developing our junior cohort
Full working rights in Australia
Valid practising certificate
Defendant experience in medical indemnity, health or ancillary personal injury claims is highly regarded· nice to have
Benefits
Generous leave policies
Transparent bonus structures
Modern end of trip facilities
Access to sports clubs
Access to social club
Monthly firmwide drinks
Hiring contacts
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Associate - Health - Melbourne
HWLE Lawyers · 
Melbourne
Melbourne