Lawyer

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

The purpose of this role is to provide expert legal advice, manage litigation including common law litigation, undertake legal research and support legal project work.

Working as part of the Insurance for NSW Business Unit and reporting to the Senior Manager - Legal, this role will be responsible for ensuring EML performance targets and organisational objectives are met while providing a high level of service delivery to our stakeholders.  

This is a full time, 12- month maximum term contract position for a lawyer in our Sydney office with flexibility to work from home up to 3 days.

 YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provide expert advice on legislative, regulatory, legal, policy and guidelines affecting workers' compensation and common law damages claims to enable sound, evidence-based and legally accurate decision making.  
• Managing, assisting, and reviewing legal advice in respect of common law damages claims, as well as s151Z recovery and statutory workers' compensation claims where relevant. 
• Attending proceedings in the Personal Injury Commission, District Court and above to represent the interests of EML.
• Supporting the broader Legal Team, EML and our Agency clients across a range of complex claims and litigation.
• Keeping up to date with case law and legislative amendments relevant to statutory and common law claims, and the scheme.  
• Providing practical technical advice about strategic management, both generally and in relation to specific claims. 
• Collecting and reporting on identified scheme trends and individual cases.  
• Provide assistance drafting legal notices and correspondence.  

ABOUT YOU 

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role with strong litigation and claims management experience, working within a personal injury environment.  
• Excellent understanding of the NSW Workers Compensation legislation (including pre 2012 legislative amendments), associated Acts and Regulations.
• Applicable tertiary legal qualifications.  
• Preferably 3 years PQE, in legal practice.  
• Current unrestricted NSW practice certificate preferred

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 apply now.