At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with clients, prepare court documents, and manage personal injury cases.
- Company: Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers, a dynamic mid-tier law firm in Melbourne.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, vibrant culture, and opportunities for career development.
- Other info: Enjoy a friendly workplace with a focus on work-life balance.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a real difference in clients' lives.
- Qualifications: Valid VIC Practising Certificate and up to three years' experience in Personal Injury Law.
The predicted salary is between 67500 - 82500 $ per year.
Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers is a mid-tier law firm providing legal services for clients in the areas of Compensation, Personal Services, Community & Associations and Business. We specialise in litigation, advisory and transaction work across a broad range of areas of practice.
We promote workplace flexibility and diversity and provide our people with opportunities to develop their careers for the longer-term through ongoing learning, development and support from the firm.
We are in search of a proactive and motivated lawyer to join our dynamic Personal Injury law team. Located in our Melbourne CBD office, you will collaborate closely with Special Counsel, engaging in a mix of plaintiff personal injury and defendant litigation matters across multiple jurisdictions.
Ideal candidates will demonstrate autonomy and initiative, possess familiarity with standard processes in personal injury/historical abuse claims and exhibit a desire to forge and advance their career within our esteemed Firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct liaison with clients, providing accurate and timely advice
- Preparation of Court documents/orders and general correspondence
- Management of high-volume files and matters with occasional supervision
- Attendance at court, dispute resolution, and settlements
- Legal research
Successful candidates will have
- A valid VIC Practising Certificate
- Up to three (3) years' experience in roles such as Clerk/Paralegal or Lawyer in Personal Injury/Litigation Law (essential)
- A demonstrated understanding of personal injury matters and processes (preferred)
- The ability to maintain client confidentiality and handle matters with sensitivity
- Strong negotiation, mediation and advocacy skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong client relationship and business development skills
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise work and manage competing deadlines
- Musical ability and/or a sense of humour will be considered favourably
In this role, you will relish extensive client exposure, benefit from a vibrant, highly collaborative, and friendly workplace culture, coupled with flexible work arrangements, and a genuine work-life balance.
Lawyer – Defendant Historical Abuse in Melbourne 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.
