Paralegal

About the Role

As a Paralegal within our Federal Workers Compensation team, you will provide advice and assistance in dealing with our clients' legal matters. You will represent HBA and our clients in the Administrative Tribunal and focus primarily on Workers Compensation claims. Working closely with senior fee-earners, you will grow your technical skills in key areas such as legal writing, research and information synthesis, analytical thinking and commercial acumen.

This role is an exciting casual opportunity, working 3 days per week in our Sydney office and would suit a second year law student who is looking to balance work and study!


What you'd be doing in this role:

Assist with and oversee all stages of the summons and T-documents processes
Prepare chronologies
Book medical appointments and examinations
Organise service providers in relation to hearings, i.e. translators and Counsel.
Legal research
Social media surveillance
Telephone calls and correspondence to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, other parties' solicitors and counsel as required.
Assist with providing advice and managing files in a clear and logical manner within required timeframes whilst developing sound case management strategies.
Conduct investigations, including interviewing witnesses and reviewing documents.
Assist with the drafting of Tribunal documents (i.e. Statements of Facts, Issues and Contentions, Submissions etc.)
Speak to witnesses and brief experts
Prepare and engross reports for clients and claims managers
Undertake work for and delegate work to other members of the team. Delegate and manage work direction to administrative assistants
Ensure understanding and compliance of firm's policies and procedures
Stay abreast of industry updates including decisions and changes to legislation to determine ramifications for cases. Take a proactive approach to sharing that information with clients through newsletter articles.
What we're looking for:

Prior experience in a similar role or within a professional services environmentExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to work autonomouslyStrong attention to detailStrong time management and organisational skillsExcellent interpersonal skills
Overview of HBA Legal

Crawford Legal Services (operating as 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. Whether as a stand-alone service provider or synchronising with other parts of the Crawford Company network, we offer something very different when compared to traditional law firms. Our integrated model means clients’ challenges are tackled by our end-to-end approach across claims, adjusting and legal.

While recently becoming part of the global Crawford business, we are continuing to operate as a stand-alone firm and trusted advisor to underwriters, brokers, insurers, insureds, corporates and governments across Australia. We lead the way in these markets when it comes to creative problem solving and commercially oriented solutions. We pride ourselves on alternative solutions to legal challenges and exceptional outcomes for clients aligned with their business goals.

Why HBA?

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.

Benefits Perks:

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 with24/7 complimentary confidential counselling, nutrition, legal, and financial advice. Corporate headspace membership.
Complimentary in office or pharmacy flu vaccinations every year.
Employee discounts on thousands of retailers via Rewards @ Crawford. Save on all things electronics, fitness, health, accessories and more!

Next steps

If you’re interested in a career with HBA, then please apply to this vacancy via Seek or reach out to us directly at careers.hba@hbacrawford.com.au

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). Read more