Workers Compensation Lawyer | Personal Injury
Sydney | Hybrid Working | Career Progression | Plaintiff Personal Injury
Why consider this prospect?
Genuine career progression
with the opportunity to develop your own practice and take greater ownership of matters
Hands-on Workers Compensation matters
with regular exposure to the Personal Injury Commission (PIC)
Structured mentoring
from experienced senior practitioners
Hybrid working arrangements
supporting flexibility and work-life balance
Competitive salary + incentive structure
Ongoing professional development and CPD support
Supportive, collaborative team
with established systems and resources
Staff rewards and recognition program
The Opportunity
An established and growing plaintiff personal injury practice is looking for a
Workers Compensation Lawyer with approximately 2–4 years' PAE
to join its Sydney team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a lawyer who already has experience in NSW Workers Compensation and wants to take the next step in their career within a practice offering
quality work, autonomy, mentoring and a clear pathway for progression
.
You will manage your own portfolio of Workers Compensation matters while working closely with experienced senior lawyers. The role provides genuine hands‐on exposure to litigation, advocacy, settlement negotiations and proceedings before the
Personal Injury Commission
.
Rather than being limited to one part of the claims process,



you will have the opportunity to develop strong end‐to‐end file management skills and build meaningful relationships with your clients.
What You'll Be Doing
You will have responsibility for your own Workers Compensation caseload from initial instructions through to resolution, including:
Managing Workers Compensation claims from inception to settlement or determination
Advising clients on their rights and entitlements under NSW Workers Compensation legislation
Developing case strategies and progressing matters efficiently
Drafting applications, submissions, witness statements, correspondence and settlement documentation
Preparing matters for conferences, conciliations, mediations and hearings
Appearing in and managing matters before the
Personal Injury Commission
Conducting settlement negotiations
Working with counsel, medical experts and other relevant stakeholders
Maintaining regular communication with clients and guiding them through the claims process
Managing deadlines and ensuring files progress efficiently
Working collaboratively with paralegals, law clerks, support staff and senior practitioners
About You
You will ideally have:
Admission as a solicitor in NSW and a current practising certificate
Previous experience in
plaintiff Personal Injury
,



with a strong preference for Workers Compensation experience
Knowledge of NSW Workers Compensation legislation and processes
Exposure to the
Personal Injury Commission
Strong drafting, negotiation and client‐management skills
Confidence managing your own files with appropriate senior support
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
A genuine interest in building your career within Workers Compensation and Personal Injury
Experience with advocacy, dispute resolution, PIC appearances or legal practice management systems such as Smokeball will be highly regarded.
The Environment
You will be joining a
growing, client-focused personal injury practice
that places significant emphasis on both client outcomes and the development of its lawyers.
The practice has established systems, workflows and documentation in place, allowing lawyers to focus on progressing their matters rather than navigating unnecessary administrative complexity.
The culture is collaborative and supportive, with senior practitioners accessible for guidance while still giving lawyers the autonomy needed to develop their confidence and capability.
For someone looking to build a long‐term career in
Workers Compensation and plaintiff Personal Injury
, this role offers the opportunity to develop technically, strengthen your advocacy skills and progress as the practice continues to grow.
All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.
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📌 Senior Personal Injury Lawyer (Sydney)
🏢 Lead Group
📍 Sydney