Special Counsel | Senior Associate – Plaintiff Personal Injury Law

South East Injury Lawyers – Hope Island QLD

Gold Coast or South East Queensland | Flexible / Remote | Full-time or flexible arrangements considered

South East Injury Lawyers is seeking an experienced Queensland plaintiff personal injury lawyer to join our firm as a Senior Associate or Special Counsel , depending on experience.

You will have at least 10 years’ post-admission experience in plaintiff personal injury law and be capable of independently managing personal injury matters from inception through to resolution.

Our office is based at Hope Island on the Gold Coast, but you don’t need to live on the Gold Coast to work with us. For the right person, we’re open to a predominantly remote working arrangement, with attendance at our Hope Island office from time to time to collaborate and remain connected with the team.

We value outcomes over presenteeism. At this level, we believe performance is demonstrated through sound judgement, strong client relationships, effective file management and the quality of the outcomes you achieve.

The role

You’ll have primary responsibility for the strategic management and progression of your own personal injury matters, with considerable autonomy over how those matters are run.

You will manage a file load of up to approximately 60 matters , with dedicated paralegal and administrative support.

Your matters will primarily include:

- motor vehicle accident claims;
- workers’ compensation claims; and
- public liability claims.





You’ll develop matter strategy, advise clients, negotiate claims, brief Counsel and experts, and guide matters through compulsory conferences, mediations and litigation where required.

Who we’re looking for

You’ll have substantial experience in Queensland plaintiff personal injury law and be comfortable independently managing complex matters and making sound strategic decisions.

We’re looking for someone who:

- genuinely cares about achieving excellent outcomes for injured people;
- builds strong and trusted relationships with clients;
- communicates clearly and practically;
- demonstrates strong judgement and negotiation skills;
- takes ownership of their matters and outcomes; and
- works collaboratively and wants to contribute to the broader success of the practice.

What we offer

- Genuine autonomy to manage your matters and exercise your professional judgement.
- Adaptable working arrangements, including predominantly remote work for the right candidate.
- Paralegal and administrative support to allow you to focus on the strategic and legal aspects of your matters.
- Senior influence and the opportunity to contribute to the development of the practice.
- Competitive remuneration appropriate to your experience and seniority.
- Performance-based bonus prospect.
- A specialist plaintiff practice where client outcomes and relationships genuinely matter.

All applications and initial enquiries will be treated strictly confidentially.

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📌 Special Counsel | Senior Associate – Plaintiff Personal Injury Law (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 South East Injury Lawyers
📍 City of Gold Coast