Personal Injury Lawyer - Dust and Disease (Defendant) | Sydney CBD
Our client is a well-regarded insurance and personal services law firm with offices in Sydney and Newcastle.
They are a trusted adviser to major government and non-government organisations, acting in complex statutory litigation and high-profile matters within the NSW Dust Diseases jurisdiction.
The firm is known for its positive, down-to-earth culture and supportive environment.
Their practice is built around core values of integrity, expertise and respect – both in how they serve clients and how they treat their people.
About the position: Joining our client's Dust Diseases team as a Solicitor or Associate, you will work on complex defendant matters involving asbestos and other dust-related conditions, acting primarily for government agencies, departments, insurers and large employers.
You will:
Manage your own portfolio of dust diseases, personal injury and workers' compensation matters
Critically review and interpret detailed medico-legal and factual evidence
Draft complex advices, correspondence and court documents within tight timeframes
Prepare matters for mediation and hearing with an eye on practical, cost-effective outcomes
Build strong relationships with sophisticated government and insurer clients through clear, timely communication
Our client is a well-regarded insurance and personal services law firm with offices in Sydney and Newcastle.
They are a trusted adviser to major government and non-government organisations, acting in complex statutory litigation and high-profile matters within the NSW Dust Diseases jurisdiction.
The firm is known for its positive, down-to-earth culture and supportive environment.




Their practice is built around core values of integrity, expertise and respect – both in how they serve clients and how they treat their people.
About the position: Joining our client's Dust Diseases team as a Solicitor or Associate, you will work on complex defendant matters involving asbestos and other dust-related conditions, acting primarily for government agencies, departments, insurers and large employers.
You will:
Manage your own portfolio of dust diseases, personal injury and workers' compensation matters
Critically review and interpret detailed medico-legal and factual evidence
Draft complex advices, correspondence and court documents within tight timeframes
Prepare matters for mediation and hearing with an eye on practical, cost-effective outcomes
Build strong relationships with sophisticated government and insurer clients through clear, timely communication
At the Associate level, you will also play a key role in mentoring junior lawyers and support staff, helping to shape the next generation of litigators in the team.
This role is ideal for a defendant-side litigator who enjoys technically challenging work, medico-legal issues and the fast-paced nature of the Dust Diseases jurisdiction, while still wanting a collaborative team and sensible expectations around hours.
Key Requirements:




Admission as a Solicitor in NSW and a current NSW practising certificate
5+ years' post-admission experience in litigation, ideally defendant
Minimum 2+ years' experience in personal injury, workers' compensation and/or dust diseases matters
Robust working knowledge of relevant legislation and case law in NSW
Excellent analytical, drafting and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
Well-developed organisational and time management skills, with the ability to work independently when required
Confident communicator who can build rapport with government clients, insurers and peers
For Associate level: proven experience coaching, mentoring and supporting junior lawyers and support staff
Genuine commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
On offer:
Permanent role with a successful, forward-thinking insurance and personal services firm
High-quality defendant dust diseases and personal injury work for major government agencies and insurers
Direct access to and mentoring from experienced partners and senior practitioners who are leaders in this space
Real work–life balance, with flexibility and work-from-home options
Friendly, cohesive team with a strong sense of collegiality and open-door leadership
Structured learning and development, including clear pathways to progress your career
Regular social, team and firm-wide events throughout the year
Additional information
Act for major government agencies and insurers in complex dust disease claims
Work closely with respected partners in a genuinely supportive team
Flexible working, clear development and strong work-life balance
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