Hooker & Heijden

Lawyer - Personal Injury (Plaintiff)

Hooker & Heijden  •  Melbourne, AU (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description


Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Melbourne

Job Category: Legal


For over 30 years, this legal practice has been committed to delivering excellent outcomes for clients.


Fostering an engaged, diverse, and inclusive workforce, it is dedicated to cultivating a high-performing company culture that benefits employees.


Job Description

An experienced legal professional is seeking to join the team within the Personal Injury Law department. This permanent, full-time position provides an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to contribute to a reputable legal practice at a newly opened branch in the eastern suburbs as the firm continues to grow.


As a Lawyer, the responsibilities will include:


  • Providing professional legal advice and representation in personal injury cases

  • Managing a caseload of personal injury matters from inception to resolution

  • Conducting legal research and preparing documentation for court proceedings and negotiations

  • Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders, such as medical professionals and insurance companies, to build strong cases for clients

  • Attending court hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences on behalf of clients

  • Staying up-to-date with legislative changes and case law related to personal injury claims

Desired Skills and Experience

To be considered for this role, candidates should possess:

  • Qualified solicitor with a valid practising certificate

  • Demonstrable experience in personal injury law

  • Excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and case law

  • Strong negotiation and advocacy skills

  • Ability to manage a high caseload efficiently

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

  • Proven track record of achieving successful client outcomes

  • Attention to detail and strong analytical abilities

  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment

  • Commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards
Hooker & Heijden

About Hooker & Heijden

Our expertise is Insurance and Legal Recruitment. We provide traditional recruitment services, recruitment outsourcing, talent management and intelligent HR solutions.

Our service is defined as two offerings; A TRADITIONAL RECRUITMENT SOLUTION using our specialist recruitment team to secure the right candidate for your business or that next step in your career, and MANAGED RECRUITMENT SERVICES which is a set of tools designed as an extension of your business to simplify the process of recruiting new staff and developing your existing team to save time and money

Our specialisation is Broking, Underwriting, Distribution, and Claims but can fulfill any employment requirement you may have.

National Manager - Insurance: David Hooker

0417 135 284 or david@hookerheijden.com.au

National Manager - Workers Compensation: Damian Van Der Heijden

03 9014 9614 or damian@hookerheijden.com.au

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Melbourne, AU
Year Founded
2011
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