Personal Injury Lawyer — Workers Compensation and Work Injury Damages
Our client is a specialist personal injury firm in Sydney CBD acting exclusively for plaintiffs. We are looking for a lawyer with 2+ years of post-admission experience to join our workers compensation and work injury damages (WID) practice.
You will manage your own caseload of workers compensation claims, from initial lodgement through to WID proceedings and settlement. This role suits a lawyer who wants to build deep expertise in a practice area with consistent demand and genuine client impact.
What the role involves
- Managing workers compensation claims including weekly payments disputes, medical expenses, permanent impairment, and WID proceedings
- Representing clients in the Personal Injury Commission (PIC) and related forums
- Providing strategic advice on claim strategy and quantum
- Drafting correspondence, submissions, and court documentation
- Negotiating settlements and attending mediations and conferences
- Working closely with medical experts, rehabilitation providers, and barristers
Salary and Features of the position
- Market-competitive salary ($100,000 - $160,000+ depending on experience) plus performance bonuses
- Flexible hybrid working (office + work from home)
- Supportive team environment with genuine mentorship from senior practitioners
- Modern, design-led CBD offices (think New York loft, not fluorescent cubicle)
- Paid practicing certificate, CLE, and professional development
- Clear career progression in a growing practice area
Requirements
- Admitted solicitor in NSW with 2+ years PAE
- Experience in workers compensation (plaintiff or respondent) or personal injury litigation
- Strong file management skills and the ability to work independently
- Clear communicator who can explain complex legal processes to clients in plain language
Additional information
- 100,000-$160,000+ plus performance bonuses
- Run meaningful plaintiff matters with real client impact
- Clear progression in a specialist Workers Compensation and WID team
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📌 Personal Injury Lawyer — Workers Compensation and Work Injury Damages (City of Sydney)
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