Develop & Advance Your Career | Well Respected Specialist PI Firm! Enjoy a Mixed File Load of Personal Injury Matters | Reasonable KPIs! Play a Mentoring role | Work Close to Home | Flexible Options
Career growth is all about opportunity - so here's yours!
About our client...
Our client is a long established & well-regarded personal injury law firm with several office locations across Melbourne, now looking for am experienced Personal Injury Lawyer for their Western suburbs office. They are proud of their down to earth, supportive and collaborative culture. Taking the time to get to know their staff and working with them to ensure they thrive in both personal and professional pursuits undoubtedly underpins their long term success and why the keep growing from strength to strength!
About this role...
Based in the western suburbs, here you will have the opportunity to work fairly autonomously, working directly with clients, in relation to a variety of Personal Injury matters (eg. WorkCover, TAC, Public Liability ), whilst also assisting with mentoring more junior lawyers.
Reporting to the Practice Group Leader, some of the responsibilities may include assisting with:-
* Interviewing clients and taking instructions;
* Providing/drafting of advice;
* Managing claims/files;
* Drafting of documentation (eg. applications, orders, affidavits; disclosure/discovery);
* Attending mediations/negotiations; conciliations conferences as required;
* Liaising with clients, lawyers, insurers, doctors, investigators, financial advisors etc.
Supported by experienced practitioners, you will further develop your skillset and have the opportunity for genuine career growth within a well respected law firm. Here you will also have a more manageable file load where the KPIs are more realistic.
About the ideal candidate...
Ideally, the successful candidate will have experience in Workcover as this is the predominant file mix. Exposure to TAC and/or Public liability highly regarded, although not essential, as can be learned. You will have at least 5 years PAE experience in plaintiff personal injury matters; be client focussed, have strong drive & enthusiasm, together with a positive 'can do' attitude and ambition to succeed.
***N.B. This role is exclusively listed with Legal People***
Let's talk...
If you have the above experience and are keen to work in the western suburbs get in touch! This is an exceptional career growth/building opportunity, working with esteemed professionals and great support staff. An attractive remuneration package, flexible working options plus other great benefits are on offer!
To apply online, simply click on the Apply button now.
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact:
Sharon Henderson l Partner
t: 0418 361 199
e: sharon@legalpeople.com.au
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