Senior Associate - Public Liability

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We are looking for a Senior Associate with a minimum of 4+ years experience in defendant public liability who is capable of managing PIPA and litigated matters with supervision direct from Partner.

This role sits within our Brisbane office and reports into Courtney Steele, Partner and can be either full time or part-time, including ability to work remotely and/or in-office.

What you\’ll be doing in this role:

• Working on a large portfolio of claims including complex and high quantum matters.
• Draft, engross and settle varied types of advices and legal correspondence.
• Conduct liability investigations, including interviewing witnesses and reviewing policy documents.
• Drafting pleadings.
• Providing junior team members with guidance and supervision, including learning and development.
• Maintaining and developing strong client relationships through participating in value-adding activities and support, keeping clients informed of case progress during the matter.
• Provide advice and manage files in a clear and logical manner within required timeframes developing sound case management strategies.
• Proactively share knowledge, experience and insights with immediate and wider team in order to enhance client experience and internal knowledge management.

What\’s in it for you?

• Agile working environment: work in a way that suits you best, where and when suits you!
• Up to 12 weeks Paid Parental Leaving depending on years of service.
• Enjoy your birthday off with friends and family with an extra day of birthday leave per year.
• Interested in furthering your career by undertaking professional qualifications? Apply to have your fees covered by HBA.
• Fun nights out, team bonding events, and bi-annual parties (EOFY & Christmas) with the celebration of moments that matter throughout the year through our Culture Committee!
• Our Mental Health Offering: Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 complimentary confidential counselling, nutrition, legal, and financial advice. Alongside a Corporate headspace membership.
• Complimentary pharmacy flu vaccinations every year.
• Employee discounts on thousands of retailers via Rewards @ Crawford. Save on all things groceries, electronics, fitness, health, accessories and more!

Why HBA?

HBA Legal is a national defendant firm, acting for large self-insured corporations and insurers.

We strive to create an environment where people can and do perform at their very best. They understand what we are creating, and they want to be a part of it, because they understand the difference that we make to our client’s lives. And where we succeed, we share the rewards and recognise people in ways that celebrate our achievements.

HBA is all about doing things differently. We challenge the stereotypes associated with traditional law firms in terms of our structure, management style and way of life. Creativity and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.

You will have direct access to paralegals and junior lawyers to support you achieve your own goals.

You\’re probably a match if you:

• Are willing to engage with complex and large-scale matters both in and outside your comfort zone.
• Take a curious approach to work, learning, professional development and strategy.
• Develop an effective network across the firm; understand and manage stakeholders effectively.
• Gain support and buy-in of others by effectively articulating the firm’s position and by forming alliances.
• Lead by example in your direction to more junior fee-earners; embodying the HBA leadership philosophy.
• Have previous experience on public liability and/or workers compensation claims in Queensland.

Please know that as much as we would like to, we can’t always get back to everyone. At this stage, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We encourage people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people with culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply for this role.

Please note: in order to comply with our regulatory obligations, all successful candidates must consent to HBA Legal conducting background checks (Police, Sanctions and ASIC).

Your application will include the following questions:

• What are your salary expectations?
• Do you consent to allowing HBA Legal to conduct background checks should you be successful throughout the recruitment process?

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