Personal Injury Paralegal | Workers Compensation
Sydney | Career Progression | Mentoring | Plaintiff Personal Injury
Why consider this opportunity?
Genuine pathway towards admission and beyondfor paralegals completing their legal studies
Work alongside senior lawyers and an Accredited Specialistin Personal Injury Law
Hands-on involvement in NSW Workers Compensation disputesrather than purely administrative support
Study leaveto support ongoing legal education
Referral and incentive bonuses
Staff rewards and recognition program
Competitive remuneration based on experience
The Chance
A growing plaintiff personal injury practice is seeking an experiencedPersonal Injury Paralegalto join its Workers Compensation team in Sydney.
This is a hands-on role for a paralegal with existingNSW Workers Compensation experiencewho wants greater involvement in files, exposure to substantive legal work and a genuine opportunity to continue developing their career.
Working closely with experienced solicitors and anAccredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law, you will support a busy portfolio of statutory Workers Compensation matters and assist injured workers in challenging insurer decisions and securing their entitlements.
You won't be limited to administrative tasks.
You'll be involved throughout the lifecycle of matters, including evidence preparation, insurer disputes, permanent impairment claims, IRO funding and proceedings before thePersonal Injury Commission (PIC).
What You'll Be Doing
Working under solicitor supervision, you will assist with the management and progression of Workers Compensation matters from initial instructions through to negotiated resolution or PIC proceedings.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing and progressing a portfolio of NSW Workers Compensation files
Drafting correspondence, submissions, statements and supporting documentation




Preparing letters of instruction to doctors and medico-legal experts
Assisting with applications to the Personal Injury Commission
Reviewing insurer replies and dispute notices
Reviewing medical records, clinical evidence and liability material
Reviewing employer, expert and factual investigation reports
Assisting clients to challenge insurer decisions affecting weekly benefits and medical/treatment expenses
Assisting with statutory benefit disputes
Initiating and progressing permanent impairment claims
Preparing applications for funding through theIndependent Review Office (IRO)
Coordinating with treating doctors, experts, insurers and employers
Managing deadlines and ensuring matters progress efficiently
Client Interaction
You'll have regular direct contact with injured-worker clients and become an important point of contact throughout their matter.
You'll provide clear updates, obtain instructions, coordinate evidence and help clients understand what is happening throughout the claims and dispute process.
The role suits someone who combines strong technical and organisational skills with the ability to communicate professionally and empathetically with clients navigating difficult circumstances.
About You
To be considered, you will ideally have:
3+ years' paralegal experiencewithin Personal Injury Law
NSW Workers Compensation experience
Exposure to statutory benefit disputes and PIC matters
Understanding of the NSW Workers Compensation claims and dispute process




Familiarity with work capacity decisions ands60, s66 and s78 disputes
Familiarity with IRO funding applications
Strong drafting and written communication skills
Excellent file management and organisational capability
Ability to manage competing priorities and PIC deadlines
Strong attention to detail
Confidence dealing directly with clients and external stakeholders
Experience usingSmokeballor another legal practice management system will be highly regarded.
Career Development
This opportunity could be particularly attractive if you're studying law or working towards admission and want a role where you can continue building substantive legal experience.
The practice actively supports professional development and providesstudy leave, structured mentoring and a genuine progression pathway for paralegals pursuing admission and their future legal career.
You'll work closely with experienced practitioners while gaining practical exposure across the full range of NSW statutory Workers Compensation disputes.
The Environment
You'll be joining a growing plaintiff Personal Injury practice with established systems, transparent workflows and a strong focus on professional development.
The Workers Compensation team is collaborative and performance-focused, while maintaining an environment where people can ask questions, develop their skills and progressively take greater ownership of their work.
For an experienced Workers Compensation Paralegal looking formore substantive work, stronger mentoring and a longer-term career pathway, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
Interested?
For a confidential discussion about the opportunity, please contact:
Sharannah Harris
Principal Consultant -Legal | Lead Group
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All enquiries will be treated in strict confidence.
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📌 Senior Paralegal (New South Wales)
🏢 Lead Group
📍 New South Wales