02 Sep
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One Law Group
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Parramatta
02 Sep
One Law Group
Parramatta
About One Law
One Law is a fast-growing, client-focused personal injury firm committed to delivering outstanding outcomes for injured workers. We are known for high professional standards, robust mentorship, clear systems, and a supportive, high-performance culture. Our Worker's Compensation team is collaborative, driven, and focused on helping clients navigate difficult circumstances with clarity, care, and confidence.
The Role
Join One Law Group as a Personal Injury Paralegal in our Workers Compensation team. You'll provide essential support to our solicitors across a busy caseload of NSW statutory workers compensation matters — helping injured workers challenge insurer decisions and secure their entitlements. This is an opportunity for an experienced paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants a central role in achieving real outcomes for injured workers. You'll work closely with experienced lawyers and an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law, gaining hands-on exposure to disputes in the Personal Injury Commission (PIC) while continuing to build your technical skills, confidence and career.
If you're organised, compassionate and ready to make an impact — we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
File Management
- Help manage a portfolio of NSW workers compensation files from initial instructions through to resolution by negotiated settlement or personal injury commission proceedings.
- Progress matters in line with firm systems, timeframes and quality standards, supporting the development of case strategy under solicitor supervision.
- Draft correspondence, letters of instruction to doctors and experts ,
applications in the Personal Injury Commission, submissions, statements and supporting evidence and reviewing insurer Replies and dispute notices.
Disputes
- Review medical evidence, clinical records, employer and liability material and expert and factual investigation reports
- Assist injured workers to challenge insurer decisions to cease entitlements including weekly benefits and medical and treatment expenses.
- Initiate, progress and resolve permanent impairment claims.
- Prepare applications for funding through the Independent Review Office (IRO).
Client Communication
- Liaise with injured-worker clients regularly, providing clear, timely updates and obtaining instructions with professionalism and empathy.
- Act as a key point of contact, building trust and rapport across the life of each matter.
- Coordinate with treating doctors, medico-legal experts, insurers and employers on the client's behalf.
- Manage client expectations professionally and escalate to supervising lawyers when appropriate.
About You
Experience
- Minimum 3 years' + experience as a paralegal in personal injury law, with NSW workers compensation experience essential.
- Demonstrated exposure to running statutory benefit disputes and PIC matters.
Knowledge
- Working understanding of NSW Workers Compensation legislation:
- Familiarity with the claims and dispute pathway — work capacity decisions, s60/s66/s78 disputes and IRO funding.
Skills
- Excellent drafting and organisational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple files independently and prioritise competing PIC deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Proficiency with legal practice management systems (Smokeball preferred) and Microsoft Office.
Attributes
- Client-focused, empathetic and proactive.
- A strong team player who can also work independently and take ownership.
- Committed to delivering outcomes with integrity and excellence.
- Keen to learn, improve and grow.
What We Offer
- Hands-on exposure to the full range of NSW statutory workers compensation disputes
- Strong mentorship from senior lawyers and an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law
- Supportive team culture where your contribution is valued
- Clear performance expectations and structured professional development
- Genuine progression pathway — we actively support paralegals pursuing admission and beyond
- Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience
- Staff rewards and recognition program
- Study leave to support ongoing legal education
- Referral and incentive bonuses
Career Progression
At One Law, performance and development are recognised — not just rewarded. Paralegals who show strong technical growth, accountability and cultural alignment are actively supported. Your future starts here.
📌 Senior Personal Injury Paralegal – Workers Compensation (Parramatta)
🏢 One Law Group
📍 Parramatta