Job Description
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.
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We provide comprehensive legal services across property, commercial, litigation and dispute resolution, employment & industrial relations, and personal injury law. Our clients include corporations, government, not-for-profit organisations, SMEs and individuals.
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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.
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The Opportunity
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We are seeking a Lawyer to join our respected Personal Injury team in our Melbourne office. This is an excellent opportunity for a practitioner looking to build their career across a broad range of personal injury matters while working alongside experienced and supportive practitioners.
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Key responsibilities will include:
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Direct liaison with clients and providing accurate and timely advice
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Managing a diverse caseload of personal injury matters
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Preparing court documents, correspondence and settlement materials
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Attending court appearances, mediations, conciliations, conferences and settlement negotiations
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Conducting legal research and preparing advice
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Building and maintaining strong client relationships
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Successful candidates will have:
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A valid Victorian Practising Certificate
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A minimum of 2-5 years' PQE, ideally with experience in personal injury law
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Experience acting for plaintiff clients, defendant clients, or both, within personal injury
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Strong knowledge of personal injury legislation, procedures and dispute resolution processes
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Exceptional client care skills, with the ability to engage empathetically and sensitively with vulnerable clients
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Strong negotiation, mediation and advocacy skills
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Robust client relationship and business development skills
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Proven ability to manage competing priorities and a busy caseload
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A blend of working in the office & remotely
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Benefits
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Annual Christmas gift
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Employee Assistance program
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IT equipment provided to our people to work remotely
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Annual COD Health dollars towards your health & wellbeing
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Social gatherings and sporting groups
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Internal learning and development program
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Annual practising certificate paid for
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We require successful applicants to provide a satisfactory police clearance prior to commencing employment.
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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 - Personal Injury (Victoria)
🏢 Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers
📍 Victoria