WorkCover Lawyer

1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time $150,000 - $250,000 per year

About the role

This is a busy role within the firm's Insurance & Compensation practice, ideal for an experienced Associate or Senior Associate defendant personal injury lawyer, ideally with VWA panel experience, to advise on serious injury, common law claims, and appeals.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive market salary, enjoy flexible working arrangements, paid parental leave, professional development, novated leasing, staff recognition awards, health and wellbeing programs, as well as a range of fun social events.

Duties

In this role you will:

  • Manage originating motions, damages, and statutory benefits litigation
  • Gather and assess evidence to support case strategy
  • Draft high-quality briefs and legal documentation
  • Prepare and advocate at mediations and court proceedings
  • Liaise directly with clients and handle end-to-end file management
  • Mentor and support junior colleagues within the team

Skills & experience

Ideally, you will have:

  • 3+ years' experience in Defendant or Plaintiff WorkCover matters
  • The ability to manage your own matters with a proactive, 'can do' attitude
  • A genuine enjoyment of busy workloads and strong client engagement
  • The willingness to support and mentor less experienced team members
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills with a client-focused approach

About our client

Our client is a leading mid-tier law firm based in Melbourne, known for its modern, progressive approach and strong team culture. With a friendly and supportive environment, the firm values individual contributions and offers a flexible workplace where you'll be an integral part of the team.

How to apply

To express your interest, simply click on the Apply button.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact:

M: Sharon Hendersonon orRosie Mamic on

or

Our Ref:3952064q

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