Job Description

Personal Injury Lawyer – Workers Compensation | 2–4 Years PAE

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Personal Injury Lawyer – Workers Compensation | 2–4 Years PAE
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Our client is an established and growing Sydney law firm with a strong plaintiff personal injury practice and a particular focus on workers compensation matters.

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Based in Parramatta, the firm has a dedicated compensation team including experienced senior practitioners and Accredited Personal Injury Specialists. The practice acts for injured workers across the NSW compensation system and has developed a strong reputation for client service, technical expertise and achieving positive outcomes.

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The firm offers a structured and supportive environment where lawyers are given meaningful responsibility for their files while continuing to work closely with senior practitioners as their technical and advocacy skills develop.

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The Role

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Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to appoint a Personal Injury Lawyer with approximately 2–4 years' PAE to join its Workers Compensation team.

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This is a genuine file-management role where you will take carriage of your own portfolio of NSW workers compensation matters, with support and mentoring from experienced senior lawyers.

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Your work will include:

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- Managing NSW workers compensation claims from initial instructions through to resolution;
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- Advising clients on statutory benefits, weekly payments, medical and treatment expenses and permanent impairment claims;
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- Reviewing insurer dispute notices and work capacity decisions;
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- Developing case strategies and progressing disputed claims;
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- Preparing and running matters before the Personal Injury Commission;
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- Preparing applications, submissions, statements and supporting evidence;
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- Obtaining and analysing medical, employment and liability evidence;
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- Briefing medico-legal experts and counsel where required;
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- Preparing permanent impairment claims and associated disputes;
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- Preparing Independent Review Office funding applications;
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- Conducting settlement negotiations and participating in conciliations, conferences and mediations; and
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- Providing clear and practical advice to injured workers throughout the life of their claim.
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You will have genuine responsibility for progressing your matters while continuing to receive support on more complex disputes and strategic issues.

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About You

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You will ideally have:

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- Approximately 2–4 years' post-admission experience;
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- Experience practising in plaintiff personal injury law;
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- Strong exposure to NSW Workers Compensation matters;
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- A working knowledge of the NSW statutory workers compensation scheme;
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- Experience dealing with disputes concerning weekly benefits,



medical expenses and permanent impairment;
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- Exposure to proceedings before the Personal Injury Commission;
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- Strong drafting and file management skills;
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- Confidence dealing directly with clients, insurers, doctors, experts and counsel;
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- Good judgement and the ability to progress matters with increasing autonomy; and
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- A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in plaintiff personal injury law.
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Experience appearing in the PIC, conducting negotiations or managing disputed workers compensation claims will be particularly well regarded.

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Why Consider This Chance?

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The firm offers:

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- Genuine carriage of NSW workers compensation matters;
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- Exposure to the full range of statutory workers compensation disputes;
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- Direct mentoring from experienced practitioners and Accredited Personal Injury Specialists;
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- Regular client contact and hands‐on litigation experience;
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- Opportunities to develop advocacy and negotiation skills;
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- A clear pathway for career progression;
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- Hybrid working arrangements;
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- Ongoing professional development and CPD support;
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- Competitive remuneration and incentive opportunities; and
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- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a plaintiff personal injury lawyer who already has a foundation in NSW workers compensation and wants greater file ownership, stronger technical exposure and a clear pathway to progress their career.

📌 Personal Injury Lawyer - Workers Compensation | 2-4 Years PAE (New South Wales)
🏢 Hooker And Heijden
📍 New South Wales