Legal Specialist

6 months ago

Sydney, Australia EML Group Full time

Legal Specialist

EML is a leading **Workers Compensation** and **Personal Injury Claims Management** business. Our goal is to help people get their lives back through **ongoing support during their return-to-work journey**. We continue to experience ongoing growth and now have over **4,000 dedicated employees**. We foster a learning culture that allows for us to continually invest in our employees ensuring a **long-term career** here at EML.

**THE OPPORTUNITY**

We are seeking an in-house Legal Specialist interested in using their legal and workers compensation experience to effectively manage and resolve claims where litigation is involved. Someone who wants to make a difference in supporting the effective management of our claims portfolio while still achieving a work/life balance.

The purpose of this role is to assist with the preparation and strategic management of work injury damages (WID) claims, manage statutory litigation in the Personal Injury Commission, and other legally based claims, undertake legal project work and provide legal support to EML's Nominal Insurer claims teams and policy holders.

The role reports to the Legal Manager, Working as part of a Claims Business Unit this role will be responsible for ensuring EML performance targets and organisational objectives are met providing a high level of service delivery to our stakeholders.

This will be a **permanent, full time** position based in the **Sydney, Parramatta or Newcastle** office with flexibility to work from home.

**YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Support the claims team by providing legal advice on legislative, regulatory, legal, policy and guidelines affecting workers' compensation claims to enable sound, evidence-based and legally accurate decision making.
- Work closely with the external legal panel providers to ensure a high level of legal advice, and effective litigation strategy to drive optimum outcomes.
- Attend legal proceedings as EML's representation together with the external Legal Provider representative.
- Participate in strategic review of claims portfolio, including presenting to employers about general legal concepts or individual cases.
- Keeping up to date with case law and precedents affecting claims, premium and the scheme.

**ABOUT YOU**
- 1 - 3 years PQE, preferably working in a Workers Compensation team managing Work Injury Damages and Statutory Workers Compensation matters.
- Demonstrated experience in a similar legal role working within in a fast-paced business environment.
- Strong people and stakeholder management skills and experience.
- Current NSW practice certificate, highly regarded.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

We stand together as equals. EML is an equal opportunity employer so by coming to work for us, you will be part of a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels valued and where we show respect, integrity and honesty.

EML provides career opportunities and great employee benefits, including:

- A vibrant, collaborative innovative team culture
- Flexibility with opportunity to WFH when you are fully trained in your role.
- A corporate wellbeing program with discounted health insurance and gym membership
- Access to discounts at over 350 retailers through our Rewards Hub program
- Entitlement to an annual tenure and performance-based recognition reward
- Comprehensive learning and development support
- Companywide events to celebrate success.
- Quarterly Reward and Recognition Awards
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave, plus super

We value our people and are committed to supporting our employees by investing in their professional development and providing generous employee benefits. If this position is of interest to you, please.

Job ID JR34

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