Senior Associate - Workers Compensation

Looking for a legal role that fits around your life, without putting your career on pause? 

Gilchrist Connell is a leading Australian insurance law firm with offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. 

As our Perth practice continues to grow, we are looking for a Senior Associate (5 – 8 years) to join our Workers’ Compensation team working with Ellie McGrory.  

This is an opportunity for someone who wants the flexibility of part-time work, while still being involved in meaningful matters. 

You will be working with a leader who appreciates and understands the practical realities of balancing part-time work with other commitments.  

You’ll join a collaborative, down-to-earth team where you’ll have the freedom to take the lead, without losing the support and guidance of experienced senior practitioners. 

There is flexibility in the role: if you would like to increase your work hours over time, we will work with you to do so.  Equally, we will support you if you prefer to remain part time. 

Why Gilchrist Connell? 

We've built a reputation for delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients while creating a workplace where people genuinely enjoy coming to work. 

For six consecutive years we've been recognised as an Australasian Lawyer 5-Star Employer of Choice. We're also a certified Great Place to Work, a Family Friendly Workplace, a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, and were recognised in the 2027 Best Law Firms list by Best Lawyers. 
 

At Gilchrist Connell, you can expect: 

• Small firm feel, big firm benefits:  you will have the benefits of a growing national firm, without feeling like just another number.  

• Genuine flexibility that supports your career and your life outside of work. 

• Access to internal and external professional development and training. 

• Market-leading parental leave and family-friendly benefits 

• Opportunities to mentor and develop junior lawyers while growing your own leadership capability. 

• Access to a standalone pro bono practice and meaningful community initiatives. 

• An award-winning culture built on collaboration, ambition and having fun along the way. 

• A competitive salary and incentives linked to personal performance.  

• Group Salary Continuance at the firm’s cost. 

About You

You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience in Workers’ Compensation or insurance litigation.  

• Practical, client-focused problem-solving skills. 

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.  

• A collaborative mindset and willingness to contribute as part of a team.  

• A genuine interest in mentoring and developing junior team members. 

Gilchrist Connell is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and people of all ages, cultures, and backgrounds. 

Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our People team if we can support you in any way. 

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career and want to work for a firm that values high performance, innovation, growth, whilst having fun along the way, we would love to hear from you! Please talk to our Talent Acquisition Manager, Rachel Gerreyn on +61 467 486 867 about joining Gilchrist Connell. Alternatively, hit the apply button to submit your CV and cover letter. 

A quick note to agencies – we do not need support with this role at present. Thank you.