Job Description

Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers is a mid-tier law firm providing legal services for clients in the areas of Compensation, Personal Services, Community & Associations and Business. We specialise in litigation, advisory and transaction work across a broad range of areas of practice.

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We promote workplace flexibility and diversity and provide our people with opportunities to develop their careers for the longer-term through ongoing learning, development and support from the firm.

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We are in search of a proactive and motivated lawyer to join our agile Personal Injury law team. Located in our Melbourne CBD office, you will collaborate closely with Special Counsel, engaging in a mix of plaintiff personal injury and defendant litigation matters across multiple jurisdictions.

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Ideal candidates will demonstrate autonomy and initiative, possess familiarity with standard processes in personal injury/historical abuse claims and exhibit a desire to forge and advance their career within our esteemed Firm.

Key Responsibilities n

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- Direct liaison with clients, providing accurate and timely advice
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- Preparation of Court documents/orders and general correspondence
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- Management of high-volume files and matters with occasional supervision
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- Attendance at court, dispute resolution, and settlements
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- Legal research
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- A valid VIC Practising Certificate
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- Up to three (3) years' experience in roles such as Clerk/Paralegal or Lawyer in Personal Injury/Litigation Law (essential)
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- A demonstrated understanding of personal injury matters and processes (preferred)
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- The ability to maintain client confidentiality and handle matters with sensitivity
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- Strong negotiation, mediation and advocacy skills
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- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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- Strong client relationship and business development skills
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- Demonstrated ability to prioritise work and manage competing deadlines
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In this role, you will relish extensive client exposure, benefit from a vibrant, highly collaborative, and friendly workplace culture, coupled with flexible work arrangements, and a genuine work-life balance.

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We require successful applicants to provide a satisfactory police clearance prior to commencing employment.

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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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📌 Lawyer - Defendant Historical Abuse (Melbourne)
🏢 Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers
📍 Melbourne