Personal Injury Lawyer- Workcover - Brisbane, Australia - AFL Recruitment

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Personal Injury Lawyer- WorkCover & CTP (Graduate-Senior)

**DARE TO EXCEL...FAST** 5-STAR 'out-of-the-box' fast-growing plaintiff firm. 1st-Class mentors/training. Sophisticated holistic practice. Lively+Fun+Positive 'A' team. Lovable Boss. Life Friendly. Brisbane. $65,000-$130,000.

YOUR NEW EMPLOYER

Our client is NOT your average 'vanilla' churn+burn/sausage factory plaintiff personal injury law firm.

Driven by a passion for justice+ acting with integrity and excellence, their no.1 priority is to act in their client's best interests to achieve top results. They value real human relationships and have a 'heart' for helping people.

With so many raving fans (clients+ staff)+an impressive success record, the firm is again undergoing another exciting EXPONENTIAL GROWTH phase.

YOUR NEW ROLE

In this KEY PIVOTAL role, reporting to+ being mentored by a high profile Principal (an outstanding 'holistic' personal injury lawyer), you will enjoy the challenge+ satisfaction of doing justice for your plaintiff clients focusing mainly on WorkCover/Workers Compensation ( approx 70%) and CTP/motor vehicle accidents (approx 30%) plus potential to do some PIPA and/or TPD (if you desire some variety in the future).

You will be actively managing your own files from A to Z (with back-up mentorship as required) including:

initial client consults, assessing+ advising on viability/quantum/liability of the claim, preparing legal/court documents, liaising with medical professionals/insurers/solicitors/3rd-parties, briefing barristers/medio-legal experts, attending court hearings/settlement+ mediation conferences.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Inherit+ benefit from the impressive reputation +success of this much-admired 'out-of-the-ordinary' plaintiff law firm undergoing exponential growth;
• Stimulating+ challenging high-quality work;
• Ownership of your OWN files;
• Regular performance/pay $$ reviews+ Potential extra Bonus $$ (for stand-out performance/new client introductions);
• RARE 1:1 direct mentorship/non-stop training from the Principal who is personally committed to your career advancement+ success;
• Unique opportunity to also learn+ assist the Principal with his complementary injury rehabilitation practice;
• Down-to-earth, inclusive, energetic+ positive TEAM environment;
• Life Friendly with potential for some work flexibility (subject to needs/biz requirements);
• Generous+ Supportive+ Caring boss (much loved and respected by staff).

WHO YOU ARE

We are interested in hearing from you if you:

• Are an admitted lawyer (or graduate soon to be admitted);
• Have minimum 1 year hands-on experience (preferably more) in personal injury law (preferably plaintiff, open to defendant) including WorkCover/Workers Compensation (essential) actively engaging in file management from start to finish and preferably also CTP/motor vehicle accidents cases;
• Have solid understanding of the workers compensation process/procedures across the 'life-cycle' of the claim (essential) + litigation experience and working knowledge of UCPR (Uniform Civil Procedure Rules);
• Are a proactive SELF-STARTER, thrive in a busy fast-paced role and can handle pressure and meet deadlines;
• Have strong analytical and legal drafting+ communication skills;
• Are a strong team player, love practising personal injury law+ helping your clients;
• Are ambitious and committed to your career success with an outstanding personal injury firm that is committed to investing in

REFERENCE: MARIA YUN