Senior Personal Injury Lawyer – Workers Compensation

A growing personal injury firm in NSW is seeking a Personal Injury Lawyer (2-3+ years' PAE) to join its Workers Compensation practice. Reporting to senior litigation partners, this role is responsible for end-to-end file carriage of workers' compensation claims, delivering strategic legal advice, preparing evidence, and representing injured workers in proceedings before the Personal Injury Commission (PIC).

Role Objective

A growing personal injury firm in NSW is seeking a Personal Injury Lawyer (2-3+ years' PAE) to join its Workers Compensation practice. Reporting to senior litigation partners, this role is responsible for end-to-end file carriage of workers' compensation claims, delivering strategic legal advice, preparing evidence, and representing injured workers in proceedings before the Personal Injury Commission (PIC).

Key Responsibilities

Case Management & Legal Execution

- Manage a portfolio of NSW workers' compensation files from initial client intake and liability disputes through to final resolution or award.

- Draft legal documentation, including Applications to Resolve a Dispute (ARD), dispute notices, formal submissions, witness statements, and settlement deeds.

- Conduct detailed legal and statutory research regarding entitlements under the Work Injury Management and Workers Compensation Act 1998 and related legislation.

- Utilize practice management software (Smokeball) to record accurate file notes, track critical limitation dates, and manage digital workflows.

Advocacy & Tribunal Appearances

- Represent clients in teleconferences, conciliations, mediations,



and preliminary hearings before the Personal Injury Commission (PIC).

- Brief and instruct Counsel for complex arbitration hearings, Medical Appeal Panels, or Presidential appeals.

- Lead settlement negotiations with insurer legal representatives, scheme agents, and independent medical examiners (IMEs).

Client Care & Financial Administration

- Deliver empathetic, clear, and responsive legal advice to injured clients navigating complex recovery processes.

- Track individual productivity metrics, time entries, and billing targets in line with firm expectations and statutory fee schedules.

- Support business growth by engaging with referral networks, medical professionals, and local community contacts.

Qualifications & Experience

Mandatory Requirements

- Admission: Admitted as a Solicitor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales holding a current unrestricted or restricted NSW Practising Certificate.

- Experience: Minimum 2-3+ years' PAE dedicated to Personal Injury Law, with a primary focus on NSW Workers Compensation matters.

- Tribunal Practice: Demonstrated experience appearing before the Personal Injury Commission (PIC).

- Negotiation Skills: Proven background with statutory dispute resolution, claim negotiations, and evidence gathering.

Desirable Skills & Attributes

- Hands-on familiarity with Smokeball or similar cloud-based legal practice management platforms.

- Established referral networks across union, allied health, or medical professional groups in NSW.

- Solid balance of clinical empathy with commercial focus and high attention to procedural detail.

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