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Hall & Wilcox

4.5
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Perth Law Graduate Program | Insurance (Feb 2025)

Location details

On-site

  • Australia

    Australia

    • Western Australia

      Perth

Location

Perth

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • SalaryAUD 85,000 - 95,000 / Year
  • Number of vacancies1-10 vacancies
  • Application open dateApply by 4 Aug 2024
  • Start dateStart date 15 Feb 2025 - 22 Feb 2025
  • 12 month graduate program in our Perth office
  • 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
  • Reward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progression
  • Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
  • Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events
  • Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm

Check our website to earn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a law graduate to join our growing Workers Compensation team based in our Perth office.

This is a fantastic hands-on Insurance role, with significant learning, development and progression opportunities, and the opportunity to work with interesting clients, including some of Australia's top insurers.

About our graduate program

Our graduate program is a priority for us because we recognise that today’s law graduates are tomorrow’s leaders of the firm. Over the years our graduate program has proven to be highly successful - many of our current partners completed their graduate year with us!

As a graduate you will be a part of a 12 month program which includes extensive on-the-job training and support. In particular, you will receive;

  • a support network including a buddy, a mentor and supervising partner to provide guidance and support throughout your graduate year;
  • regular learning opportunities through our Elevate program, designed to develop our graduates and provide them with the skills and expertise to excel;
  • ongoing feedback, both formal and informal;
  • a combination of on-the-job training and support in completing Practical Legal Training; and
  • the opportunity to immerse yourself in our great culture and have fun!

About us

Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We are a firm of more than 1150 people, including over 145 partners, delivering 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.

Some of our recent awards and citations include:

  • Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards
  • Law Firm of the Year (101-500 Lawyers) and Diversity Initiative of the Year at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards
  • Ranked fourth in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2023 and 2024
  • Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018
  • Best Law and Related Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) and Best Professional Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) at the 2023 Client Choice Awards

We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as Hallmarks.

We are also renowned for Smarter Law, which means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions that are better, faster and cheaper. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing.

We are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients.

Our recruitment process

We review applications in a different manner; candidate details such as name, address, gender and secondary school will remain anonymous to us while we review your application. We do this with the goal of eliminating any unconscious or hidden bias that may exist in our review of clerkship applications.

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At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We are also 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 Gilda Carter, Senior National Early Careers Advisor, gilda.carter@hallandwilcox.com.au for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on Sunday 4 August, 11.59 pm AWST. 

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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Australian CitizenAustralian Permanent ResidentAustralian Work Visa (All Other)

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor or higher
Study field
Study field (any)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    Australian Citizen
  • Study fields
    Law, Legal Studies & Justice
  • Degree typesBachelor or higher
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Reviews

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Graduate
Brisbane
6 months ago

As a law graduate this heavily depends on which rotation you are in. Some practice areas are busier than others

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Graduate
Sydney
6 months ago

I work in a mostly supportive role on complex legal matters. I am entrusted with drafting important court documents and correspondence, conducting research and preparing evidence.

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Graduate
Melbourne
6 months ago

Drafting and amending emails, internal documents and court documents. Research into specific areas of law related to disputes.

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About the employer

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Hall & Wilcox

Rating

4.5

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Law

Launching your career with us means working with industry experts, while making meaningful contributions to our clients and community.

Pros and cons of working at Hall & Wilcox

Pros

  • The firm has wonderful mentors who care for the professional growth and personal well-being of team members. Everyone's contributions are highly valued.

  • Super structured, comprehensive and continuous.

  • I never have to work overtime – the firm is committed to preserving work/life balance.

  • Even as a graduate, I can work from home. I generally spend 1-2 days at home, which is the norm for most employees (obviously some more, some less, I just prefer to be in office).

  • The workplace culture is very inclusive, and I really feel like part of a team.

Cons

    • The salary could be higher in comparison to other graduate cohorts.

    • The very occasional disconnect between partners and lawyers about workflows and opportunities for work.

    • Some teams are better than others at training and getting grads involved.

    • The entire office hotdesks (there are no private offices) and sometimes getting a seat in the office can be tricky.

    • From a graduate perspective, progression in the firm is not yet clear.