Lawyer – Institutional Abuse & Personal Injury
6d ago , from Illawarra Mercury Job Board
Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers is a well-established Australian mid-tier law firm with offices across Sydney, Parramatta, Campbelltown, Wollongong, Newcastle, Raymond Terrace, Hobart and Melbourne.
We provide comprehensive legal services across property, commercial, litigation and dispute resolution, employment & industrial relations, and plaintiff personal injury law. Our clients include corporations, government, not-for-profit organisations, SMEs and individuals.
At our core, we are a values-led firm. We are committed to delivering high-quality legal advice with integrity, while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We invest in our people, encouraging growth, recognising contribution, and providing opportunities to build meaningful and rewarding careers.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a Lawyer to join our respected Plaintiff Personal Injury team in our Sydney CBD office. This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner who is passionate about advancing the rights of vulnerable clients and achieving meaningful outcomes for survivors of abuse.
Approximately 60% of this role will involve acting for clients in institutional abuse matters, with the remainder focusing on a range of personal injury matters. You will work closely with highly experienced practitioners on complex, sensitive and rewarding cases, while developing your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Key responsibilities will include:
Direct liaison with clients and providing accurate and timely advice
Preparing Court documents/orders and general correspondence
Managing high volume files and matters with occasional supervision
Attending court,



dispute resolution and settlements
Legal research
Successful candidates will have:
A valid NSW Practising Certificate
A minimum of 2–5 years PQE, ideally with experience in plaintiff personal injury and institutional abuse.
An understanding of the legislative and procedural framework relating to abuse and personal injury claims
Exceptional client care skills, with the ability to engage empathetically and sensitively with clients
Strong negotiation, mediation and advocacy skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Strong client relationship and business development skills
The ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously while contributing positively to a team workplace
Who You Are:
You are a compassionate and motivated lawyer with a strong commitment to achieving justice for clients. You build trusted client relationships, manage matters confidently, and advocate with professionalism, empathy and integrity. Most importantly, you are passionate about making a meaningful difference through your work.
A blend of working in the office & remotely
Annual Christmas gift
Employee Assistance program
IT equipment provided to our people to work remotely
Annual COD Health dollars towards your health & wellbeing
Social gatherings and sporting groups
Internal learning and development program
Annual practising certificate paid for
We require successful applicants to provide a satisfactory police clearance prior to commencing employment.
We actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.
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📌 Lawyer – Institutional Abuse & Personal Injury (New South Wales)
🏢 Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers
📍 New South Wales