Job Description

Lawyer - Workers Compensation (In-House) Sydney / Permanent n

What if your next legal move meant leaving billable hours behind?

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We've partnered with a stable and growing workers compensation organisation that is looking to strengthen its legal capability and support its Senior Legal Counsel and broader claims function.

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This is an chance for a lawyer who knows personal injury and workers compensation to take their expertise in-house, have greater influence over claims outcomes and enjoy a more sustainable working environment.

What's in it for you? n

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- Step away from traditional billable-hour targets
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- Monday to Friday, standard working hours — no overtime
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- Hybrid working — 2–3 days in the Sydney CBD office
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- Work alongside and learn from an industry leader
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- Supportive, collaborative environment
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- Up to $140K base + super , depending on experience
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- Additional benefits and plenty more to uncover in a confidential conversation
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What will you be doing? n

You'll play an important role in supporting the legal and claims functions, including:

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- Arranging investigations and gathering evidence to support sound liability decisions and the assessment of psychological and physical workers compensation claims
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- Drafting letters of instruction and preparing evidence briefs for independent medical examiners and factual investigators
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- Supporting the Senior Legal Counsel, Technical Manager and external legal providers with internal reviews and applications relating to disputed claims
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Your background and experience will include; nn
- Legal qualifications and, preferably, a current practising certificate
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- Experience in personal injury or workers compensation law, ideally on the defendant side
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- Strong knowledge of NSW workers compensation legislation and applicable case law
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- An understanding of the workers compensation dispute resolution process and Commission proceedings
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- Experience within a workers compensation self-insurance environment will be highly regarded
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We are also interested in speaking with qualified lawyers currently working in claims management looking to move across to the legal team...

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There's a lot more information to share...

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If you're a workers compensation or personal injury lawyer who has ever wondered "What would life look like if I moved in-house?" this could be worth a conversation.

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These opportunities don't come along often, and we have plenty more information to share.

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📌 Lawyer - Workers Compensation (In-House) (Sydney)
🏢 Ensure Recruitment
📍 Sydney