Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor – Workers' Compensation in Perth

Our Firm

At Stephen Browne Lawyers, we challenge the “norms” of traditional law firms, and are committed to understanding the needs of our clients, pro-actively working to always stand up for the little guy.

We’re a team of dedicated professionals, whose willingness to think creatively positions us ahead of the pack.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate Associate or Senior Associate to join across our Workers’ Compensation practice on a permanent basis, working between our Perth CBD and Joondalup offices.

Reporting to the Legal Practice Manager, you will work on a range of pre and post litigated workers’ compensation matters, including stress and psychological injury claims.

Please note that although this is a full-time opportunity, we are open to discussions around either a part-time or flexible work arrangements for the right candidate (provided you may work minimum four (4) days per week), with work from home options included.

• With compassion, connection and purpose, you’ll truly champion our clients by:
• Competently managing and progressing a variety of personal injury files across predominantly workers’ compensation, including stress and psychological injury claims.
• Drafting legal documents in a concise and effective manner.
• Interpreting legal advice to each client's particular case to suit their level of understanding.
• Being commercially responsible and fiscally aware, in relation to running files.
• Effectively assessing claims including prospects, liability and quantum.
• Developing and maintaining strong professional working relationships with clients, including effective and regular communication and managing the client's expectations.
• Taking an active role in working with and mentoring junior staff.
• What you’ll bring

To thrive in this role, you’ll have the

• Experience in a similar personal injury solicitor role.
• Desire to specialise in the highly complex legal area of workers compensation/stress and psychological injury claims.
• Ability to manage large volumes of documents.
• Maturity and confidence to deal with clients, senior and junior counsel and expert witnesses.
• Attention to detail to communicate effectively.
• Passion, motivationand enthusiasm to take their career to the next level.

What We Offer

An established firm with a reputation for excellence, committed to shining a light on injustice, and making the world a better place, one client at a time.

Our search is for like-minded people, passionate about giving a voice to those who would otherwise be unheard, and putting the client at the heart of all they do.

We offer

• Opportunity to reach your potential via clear career pathways.
• Competitive remuneration, including benefits and profit share programs.
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options once established.
• A progressive and supportive working environment, not afraid to pioneer new ways.

As part of The Circle Back Initiative, we want you to feel supported through our recruitment process, which means that you will hear back from our friendly team - no matter the outcome.

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