The Firm:

Our client is a growing, client-focused personal injury firm working from genuinely impressive modern offices in Parramatta. They need a Personal Injury Lawyer to join their Workers Compensation team, managing a caseload of matters through the Personal Injury Commission while working closely with senior practitioners to build litigation and advocacy skills.

Salary and Features of the position:

• $140,000-$200,000+ package, reflecting genuine market competitiveness for the right candidate
• Offices that are a genuine step up, modern and comfortable to work from every day
• Report into an Accredited Specialist. 
• Hybrid working arrangements
• A clear pathway for career progression as the practice grows
• CPD and ongoing professional development support

About the Role
  
You will manage a caseload of workers compensation matters from instruction through to resolution, working closely with senior practitioners to develop your advocacy skills.

• Manage workers compensation files from inception through to resolution
• Draft submissions, witness statements, applications and settlement documentation
• Prepare matters for conferences, mediations, conciliations and hearings
• Appear before the Personal Injury Commission and participate in settlement negotiations
• Build direct client relationships, managing expectations through a difficult process for them
• Work alongside accredited personal injury specialists within the practice

What You'll Bring

• 3 + years PAE in personal injury law, ideally with workers compensation exposure
• Current unrestricted NSW practising certificate
• Working knowledge of NSW workers compensation legislation and Personal Injury Commission procedure
• Confidence appearing before the Personal Injury Commission
• Familiarity with legal practice management software such as Smokeball
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Interested in this position? 

Apply now or email your resume to Daniel Cappellacci at daniel@gorillajobs.com.au or call +61 468 718 155 to hear more about the role.

LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielcappellacci/

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