Senior Personal Injury Lawyer – Workers Compensation
A growing personal injury firm in NSW is seeking a Personal Injury Lawyer (2-3+ years' PAE) to join its Workers Compensation practice. Reporting to senior litigation partners, this role is responsible for end-to-end file carriage of workers' compensation claims, delivering strategic legal advice, preparing evidence, and representing injured workers in proceedings before the Personal Injury Commission (PIC).
Role Objective
A growing personal injury firm in NSW is seeking a Personal Injury Lawyer (2-3+ years' PAE) to join its Workers Compensation practice. Reporting to senior litigation partners, this role is responsible for end-to-end file carriage of workers' compensation claims, delivering strategic legal advice, preparing evidence, and representing injured workers in proceedings before the Personal Injury Commission (PIC).
Key Responsibilities
Case Management & Legal Execution
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Manage a portfolio of NSW workers' compensation files from initial client intake and liability disputes through to final resolution or award.
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Draft legal documentation, including Applications to Resolve a Dispute (ARD), dispute notices, formal submissions, witness statements, and settlement deeds.
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Conduct detailed legal and statutory research regarding entitlements under the Work Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 and related legislation.
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Utilize practice management software (Smokeball) to record accurate file notes, track critical limitation dates, and manage digital workflows.
Advocacy & Tribunal Appearances
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Represent clients in teleconferences, conciliations, mediations, and preliminary hearings before the Personal Injury Commission (PIC).
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Brief and instruct Counsel for complex arbitration hearings, Medical Appeal Panels, or Presidential appeals.
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Lead settlement negotiations with insurer legal representatives, scheme agents, and independent medical examiners (IMEs).
Client Care & Financial Administration
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Deliver empathetic, clear, and responsive legal advice to injured clients navigating complex recovery processes.
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Track individual productivity metrics, time entries, and billing targets in line with firm expectations and statutory fee schedules.
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Support business growth by engaging with referral networks, medical professionals, and local community contacts.
Qualifications & Experience
Mandatory Requirements
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Admission: Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales holding a current unrestricted or restricted NSW Practising Certificate.
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Experience: Minimum 2-3+ years' PAE dedicated to Personal Injury Law, with a primary focus on NSW Workers Compensation matters.
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Tribunal Practice: Demonstrated experience appearing before the Personal Injury Commission (PIC).
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Negotiation Skills: Proven background with statutory dispute resolution, claim negotiations, and evidence gathering.
Desirable Skills & Attributes
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Hands-on familiarity with Smokeball or similar cloud-based legal practice management platforms.
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Established referral networks across union, allied health, or medical professional groups in NSW.
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Strong balance of clinical empathy with commercial focus and high attention to procedural detail.
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