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 Opportunity?
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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 setting.
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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