- working on a diverse range of complex workers compensation and work injury damages matter;
- be a key contact with regular involvement with clients;
- appear in various courts and tribunals, including the Personal Injury Commission; and
- supervise and train junior lawyers.
- an academic qualification in law, with a current Practicing Certificate;
- a minimum of 4 years' PAE in defendant litigation, preferably in workers compensation/work injury damages matters;
- excellent analytical, drafting and communication (verbal and written) skills, with superior attention to detail; and
- experience in policy wording review/drafting.
- be an enthusiastic and personable lawyer who has a passion for client service;
- have the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment, as well as autonomously; and
- have a desire for continuous development.
- ongoing training and development;
- team and firm wide social events;
- CSR activities, including volunteer days;
- Employee Assistance Program;
- competitive paid parental leave scheme and return to work benefits;
- employee achievement awards;
- discounted gym and health insurance memberships;
- plus many more
senior associate - New South Wales, Australia - TurksLegal
Description
27th March, 2024
We are looking for a 4+ year PAE Senior Associate to join our high performing and successful Employers Liability team in Newcastle or Sydney.
Responsibilities
You will take responsibility and ownership over a range of tasks, including but not limited to:
Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will have:
In addition, you will:
About us
Here at Turks, we focus on what we do best - delivering innovative and practical solutions to the legal and business hurdles which our clients face. Our client focussed approach ensures we always deliver on our promises, building relationships based on trust and collaboration.
As a specialist, commercial firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle with a reach throughout the rest of Australia, you can be confident you are getting the development, support and hands on experience to grow and sustain your successful legal career. With 39 partners and over 250 staff operating across all jurisdictions in Australia, we offer a comprehensive service to a range of clients, including government agencies, banks, insurance companies and private employers.
Us Turksters pride ourselves on our passion for excellence, teamwork, integrity and leadership, which is embodied through our values that guide us in our day to day activities and product offerings. We are committed to diversity and a culture of inclusion, recognising our differences as a source of strength and imperative to our success. Our social and people-oriented environment aims to improve our peoples lives both in and outside of the workplace, which includes:
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