Job Description

Senior Associate / Team Leader │ Personal Injury (Plaintiff) 5+ Years PQE │ Sydney CBD, NSW About Our Client Our client is an established and growing Sydney CBD law firm with a strong plaintiff personal injury practice. It acts only for injured people, mainly in CTP motor vehicle and workers compensation matters. The firm has a dedicated compensation team that includes experienced senior practitioners and Accredited Personal Injury Specialists. It has built a strong reputation for client service, technical expertise and results for its clients. The Opportunity Our client is looking for a Senior Associate to lead a team within its compensation practice. The role combines your own practice with team leadership. You'll run a personal file load of about 50 to 70 matters, mostly CTP and workers compensation. You'll also supervise a team of four junior lawyers, who between them manage more than 200 files. This role suits a Senior Associate who is already running a busy compensation practice and wants formal responsibility for developing a team, or an experienced Associate ready to take that step. Your work will include: Managing NSW CTP and workers compensation claims from first instructions through to resolution Advising clients on statutory benefits, weekly payments, medical and treatment expenses and permanent impairment Reviewing insurer dispute notices and internal review decisions, and setting strategy on disputed claims Preparing and running matters before the Personal Injury Commission Preparing Independent Review Office funding applications for workers compensation matters Briefing medico-legal experts and counsel Conducting settlement negotiations and appearing at conciliations, conferences and mediations Supervising and mentoring four junior lawyers, including file reviews, case strategy and help on complex or disputed matters Monitoring progress across the team's files so matters move forward and deadlines are met Key Details Practice split: mostly CTP and workers compensation Personal file load: about 50 to 70 matters Team: four junior lawyers who between them manage more than 200 files Reporting line: [TBC] Remuneration: $150,000 to $180,000 depending on experience [plus super / package, TBC], plus incentive opportunities About You 5+ years' PQE in plaintiff personal injury, admitted in NSW Solid experience in both NSW CTP and workers compensation A working knowledge of the relevant NSW legislation and the PIC process Experience handling disputes about weekly benefits, medical expenses and permanent impairment Experience supervising or mentoring junior lawyers, or clearly ready to step into a team leadership role Strong file management skills, with the ability to keep a personal practice moving while overseeing a team Confident dealing with clients, insurers, doctors, experts and counsel Accreditation as a Personal Injury Specialist, or working towards it, will be well regarded What's on Offer A formal team leadership role with a personal practice alongside it Close work with experienced practitioners and Accredited Personal Injury Specialists A clear pathway for career progression Hybrid working arrangements Ongoing professional development and CPD support A supportive, collaborative team How to Apply This search is being managed on a confidential basis by Hooker Heijden Legal Recruitment. For a confidential discussion, please contact Niki Kunovski, 0422 561 621, niki@hookerheijden.com.au .