Health (Medical Negligence) – Lawyer

SYDNEY | FULL TIME

  • Be part of a growing Practice working with highly regarded Partners in the medical indemnity industry
  • Provide advice to Australia’s leading medical defence insurers
  • Take a lead role in mentoring and nurturing a great team of dedicated Lawyers
  • Clear, transparent path to progression
  • Flexible work arrangements

About Us

HWL Ebsworth is Australia’s largest and fastest growing legal partnership, with offices in every state and territory in Australia. We offer our staff career development opportunities and you will be encouraged to take ownership of the direction and pace of your career. We promote and reward talent based solely on merit, which allows all team members to reach their potential. We are committed to providing an environment that supports and encourages all team members to progress. The successful candidate will thrive in an environment where building relationships and high performance are celebrated and rewarded.

The Opportunity

Our Sydney Health team is on an exciting growth path in response to the continued success of the Practice. With the opportunity to work with Brit Mainhoff and Leonie Beyers within their highly regarded practice in the medical industry, you will provide legal advice to Australia’s leading medical defence insurers, including those representing medical practitioners, hospitals, pathology and medical clinics. Working across a wide range of file types, including complex and high quantum civil litigation, coronial inquests, disciplinary and employment matters and medical negligence claims, you will form a key part of a collegiate group who work closely together, share ideas, support one another and strive to provide high quality service to clients.

Responsibilities

Specific accountabilities for this role include:

  • End to end management of claims and investigations brought against doctors, hospitals, allied health staff;
  • Opportunity to appear in all civil jurisdictions as well as the Coroners Court, NCAT, The Medical Council of NSW and before commissions;
  • Provision of timely and accurate written advice to insurers and insured clients
  • Appearance at mediations, hearings, conferences, and inquests
  • Direct marketing and engagement with clients

Skills and Experience

Skills and experience required for this role include the following:

  • 4-10 years PAE
  • Experience and expertise in medical indemnity, health, aged care and/or personal injury law for defendants preferred
  • Strong writing skills and ability to engage well with insurers, corporate counsel of health entities, individual practitioners and management of health clinics.
  • Passion for medico-legal issues and claims management.
  • Strong leadership skills to assist in developing our junior cohort for Senior Associate positions

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV to Laura Harrison on lharrison@hwle.com.au.

Applicants must have full working rights in Australia and a valid practicing certificate to apply. HWL Ebsworth also strongly encourages applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

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