Lawyer – Institutional Abuse & Personal Injury
6d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board
Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers is a well-established Australian mid-tier law firm with offices across Sydney, Parramatta, Campbelltown, Wollongong, Newcastle, Raymond Terrace, Hobart and Melbourne.
We provide comprehensive legal services across property, commercial, litigation and dispute resolution, employment & industrial relations, and plaintiff personal injury law. Our clients include corporations, government, not-for-profit organisations, SMEs and individuals.
At our core, we are a values-led firm. We are committed to delivering high-quality legal advice with integrity, while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We invest in our people, encouraging growth, recognising contribution, and providing opportunities to build meaningful and rewarding careers.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a Lawyer to join our respected Plaintiff Personal Injury team in our Sydney CBD office. This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner who is passionate about advancing the rights of vulnerable clients and achieving meaningful outcomes for survivors of abuse.
Approximately 60% of this role will involve acting for clients in institutional abuse matters, with the remainder focusing on a range of personal injury matters. You will work closely with highly experienced practitioners on complex, sensitive and rewarding cases, while developing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Direct liaison with clients and providing accurate and timely advice
- Preparing Court documents/orders and general correspondence
- Managing high volume files and matters with occasional supervision
- Attending court, dispute resolution and settlements
- Legal research
Successful candidates will have:
- A valid NSW Practising Certificate
- A minimum of 2–5 years PQE, ideally with experience in plaintiff personal injury and institutional abuse.
- An understanding of the legislative and procedural framework relating to abuse and personal injury claims
- Exceptional client care skills, with the ability to engage empathetically and sensitively with clients
- Strong negotiation, mediation and advocacy skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong client relationship and business development skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously while contributing positively to a team environment
Who You Are:
You are a compassionate and motivated lawyer with a strong commitment to achieving justice for clients. You build trusted client relationships, manage matters confidently, and advocate with professionalism, empathy and integrity. Most importantly, you are passionate about making a meaningful difference through your work.
A blend of working in the office & remotely
- Annual Christmas gift
- Employee Assistance program
- IT equipment provided to our people to work remotely
- Annual COD Health dollars towards your health & wellbeing
- Social gatherings and sporting groups
- Internal learning and development program
- Annual practising certificate paid for
We require successful applicants to provide a satisfactory police clearance prior to commencing employment.
We actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
Lawyer – Institutional Abuse & Personal Injury employer: Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers
Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and collaborative workplace culture in the heart of Sydney CBD. With a strong commitment to employee growth through internal learning programs and a focus on work-life balance, our team enjoys flexible working arrangements, health and wellbeing initiatives, and a supportive environment that fosters long-term career development in employment law.
