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 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.The Prospect:We are seeking a Lawyer to join our respected Personal Injury team in our Wollongong 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.Key responsibilities will include:Direct liaison with clients and providing accurate and timely adviceManaging a diverse caseload of personal injury mattersPreparing court documents, correspondence and settlement materialsAttending court appearances, mediations, conciliations,
conferences and settlement negotiationsConducting legal research and preparing adviceBuilding and maintaining strong client relationshipsSuccessful candidates will have:A valid NSW Practising CertificateA minimum of 1-2 years' PQE, ideally with experience in personal injury lawStrong knowledge of personal injury legislationExceptional client care skills, with the ability to engage empathetically and sensitively with vulnerable clientsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong client relationship and business development skillsAbility to manage competing priorities and a busy caseloadA blend of working in the office & remotelyAnnual Christmas giftEmployee Assistance programIT equipment provided to our people to work remotelyAnnual COD Health dollars towards your health & wellbeingSocial gatherings and sporting groupsInternal learning and development programAnnual practising certificate paid forWe 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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