Personal Injury Lawyer- WorkCover & CTP (Graduate-Senior)
**DARE TO EXCEL…RAPID** 5-STAR ‘out-of-the-box’ fast-growing plaintiff firm. 1st-Class mentors/training. Sophisticated holistic practice. Lively+Fun+Positive ‘A’ team. Lovable Boss. Life Friendly. Brisbane. $65,000-$130,000.
YOUR NEW EMPLOYER
Our client is NOT your average ‘vanilla’ churn+burn/sausage factory plaintiff personal injury law firm.
Driven by a passion for justice+ acting with integrity and excellence, their no.1 priority is to act in their client’s best interests to achieve top results. They value real human relationships and have a ‘heart’ for helping people.
With so many raving fans (clients+ staff)+an impressive success record, the firm is again undergoing another exciting EXPONENTIAL GROWTH phase.
YOUR NEW ROLE
In this KEY PIVOTAL role, reporting to+ being mentored by a high profile Principal (an outstanding ‘holistic’ personal injury lawyer), you will enjoy the challenge+ satisfaction of doing justice for your plaintiff clients focusing mainly on WorkCover/Workers Compensation ( approx 70%) and CTP/motor vehicle accidents (approx 30%) plus potential to do some PIPA and/or TPD (if you desire some variety in the future).
You will be actively managing your own files from A to Z (with back-up mentorship as required) including:
initial client consults, assessing+ advising on viability/quantum/liability of the claim, preparing legal/court documents, liaising with medical professionals/insurers/solicitors/3rd-parties, briefing barristers/medio-legal experts, attending court hearings/settlement+ mediation conferences.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Inherit+ benefit from the impressive reputation +success of this much-admired ‘out-of-the-ordinary’ plaintiff law firm undergoing exponential growth;
- Stimulating+ challenging high-quality work;
- Ownership of your OWN files;
- Regular performance/pay $$ reviews+ Potential extra Bonus $$ (for stand-out performance/new client introductions);
- RARE 1:1 direct mentorship/non-stop training from the Principal who is personally committed to your career advancement+ success;
- Unique opportunity to also learn+ assist the Principal with his complementary injury rehabilitation practice;
- Down-to-earth, inclusive, energetic+ positive TEAM environment;
- Life Friendly with potential for some work flexibility (subject to needs/biz requirements);
- Generous+ Supportive+ Caring boss (much loved and respected by staff).
WHO YOU ARE
We are interested in hearing from you if you:
- Are an admitted lawyer (or graduate soon to be admitted);
- Have minimum 1 year hands-on experience (preferably more) in personal injury law (preferably plaintiff, open to defendant) including WorkCover/Workers Compensation (essential) actively engaging in file management from start to finish and preferably also CTP/motor vehicle accidents cases;
- Have solid understanding of the workers compensation process/procedures across the ‘life-cycle’ of the claim (essential) + litigation experience and working knowledge of UCPR (Uniform Civil Procedure Rules);
- Are a proactive SELF-STARTER, thrive in a busy fast-paced role and can handle pressure and meet deadlines;
- Have strong analytical and legal drafting+ communication skills;
- Are a strong team player, love practising personal injury law+ helping your clients;
- Are ambitious and committed to your career success with an outstanding personal injury firm that is committed to investing in you….long-term!