Solicitor - Workers Compensation

5 days ago

Newcastle, Australia HumanKapital Full time

**Our client is a successful insurance and personal services legal firm with offices in both Newcastle and Sydney. A position has arisen for an experienced and motivated Solicitor to join their Newcastle team, specialising in workers compensation.**

**In this role you will work closely with our Partners to provide prompt legal advice in relation to liability and permanent impairment disputes. This is a great opportunity for anyone looking to build a long-term career in a well-respected firm.**

**About the Role**
The responsibilities of this permanent full-time position include but are not limited to:

- Providing legal advice within strict and specified timeframes and adhering to service standards.
- Critically analysing medical and factual evidence.
- Ensuring accessibility to clients and maintaining open dialogue with employers and insurers regarding claims and developments.
- Resolving matters on the best possible terms with a view of achieving timely and cost-effective outcomes for clients.
- Ensuring an optimal outcome is achieved for matters which proceed to Arbitration.
- Keeping up to date with legislative changes and monitoring significant Court decisions.

**About You**
- Proven experience and expertise in the area of workers compensation (2 to 3 years PAE preferred), preferably working for insurers in the workers compensation space.
- A current NSW practising certificate.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to relate well to clients, employers, insurers, and peers including support staff.
- Excellent attention to detail and outstanding analytical skills which will be backed up by strong legislative knowledge.
- The ability to work effectively in a team-based environment, as well as autonomously.
- Have a desire for continuous development.
- Dynamic, energetic, and highly motivated.

**Benefits**
- Permanent full-time position.
- Flexibility and genuine work life balance.
- Opportunities for professional and career progression, with potential internal promotion.
- Friendly and cohesive team environment.

**If this sounds like your next opportunity, please click APPLY.**

If you would like more information, please call Catie on 0479 062 356.

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