Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor - Workers' Compensation

Stephen Browne Lawyers; City Of Joondalup; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Flexible work arrangements

Work from home options

Job summary

Stephen Browne Lawyers in Western Australia seeks an Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor to join the Workers' Compensation practice across Perth CBD and Joondalup. The role offers a permanent, full-time basis with discussions possible for part-time and flexible work arrangements, including work-from-home options.

You will handle pre- and post-litigated workers' compensation matters, including stress and psychological injury claims, while mentoring junior staff and building client

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar personal injury solicitor role.
• Desire to specialise in workers compensation/stress and psychological injury claims.
• Ability to manage large volumes of documents.
• Maturity to deal with clients, senior and junior counsel and expert witnesses.
• Attention to detail to communicate effectively.
• Passion and enthusiasm to advance your career.

Responsibilities

• Work on a range of pre and post litigated workers' compensation matters (including stress and psychological injury claims).
• Draft legal documents concisely and effectively.
• Interpret legal advice to clients and tailor explanations to their understanding.
• Manage files with commercial responsibility and fiscal awareness.
• Assess claims including prospects, liability and quantum.
• Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and manage expectations.

Skills

Personal injury experience

Workers' compensation focus

Document management

Client communication

Attention to detail

Career motivation

Job description

Associate or Senior Associate Solicitor - Workers' Compensation

Attractive base salary + super + profit share

Our FirmAt Stephen Browne Lawyers, we challenge the "norms" of traditional law firms, and are committed to understanding the needs of our clients, pro-actively working toalwaysstand up for the little guy. We're a team of dedicated professionals, whose willingness to think creatively positions us ahead of the pack.

TheRoleWe are seeking a passionateAssociateorSenior Associateto join across ourWorkers' Compensationpractice on apermanentbasis, working between our Perth CBDand Joondalup offices. Reporting to the Legal Practice Manager, you willwork on a range of pre and post litigated workers' compensation matters, including stress and psychological injury claims.

Please note that although this is a full-time opportunity, we are open to discussions around either a part-time or flexible work arrangements for the right candidate (provided you may work minimum four (4) days per week), with work from home options included.

With compassion, connection and purpose, you'll truly champion our clients by:

• Competently managing and progressing a variety of personal injuryfiles across predominantly workers' compensation, including stress and psychological injury claims.
• Drafting legal documents in a concise and effective manner.
• Interpreting legal advice to each client's particular case to suit their level of understanding.
• Being commercially responsible and fiscally aware, in relation to running files.
• Effectively assessing claims including prospects, liability and quantum.
• Developing and maintaining strong professional working relationships with clients, including effective and regular communication and managing the client's expectations.
• Taking an active role in working with and mentoring junior staff.

What you’ll bringTo thrive in this role, you'll have the:

• Experience in a similar personal injury solicitor role.
• Desire to specialise in the highly complex legal area of workers compensation/stress and psychological injury claims.
• Ability to manage large volumes of documents.
• Maturity and confidence to deal with clients, senior and junior counsel and expert witnesses.
• Attention to detail to communicate effectively.
• Passion, motivationand enthusiasm to take their career to the next level.

What We OfferAn established firm with a reputation for excellence, committed to shining a light on injustice, and making the world a better place, one client at a time.Our search is for like-minded people, passionate about giving a voice to those who would otherwise be unheard, and putting the client at the heart of all they do. We offer:

• Opportunity to reach your potential via clear career pathways.
• Competitive remuneration, including benefits and profit share programs.
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options once established.
• A progressive and supportive working environment, not afraid to pioneer new ways.

As part of The Circle Back Initiative, we want you to feel supported through our recruitment process, which means that you will hear back from our friendly team - no matter the outcome.

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At Stephen Browne, we specialise in personal injury law. Our team of specialists and experienced compensation lawyers, superannuation lawyers and lawyers for victims of crime lawyers are committed to securing the compensation you deserve.

Founded by Stephen Browne in the early 1980s, we're proud of our firm's decades of trusted personal service and securing excellent compensation outcomes for Western Australians.

At Stephen Browne, we specialise in personal injury law. Our team of specialists and experienced compensation lawyers, superannuation lawyers and lawyers for victims of crime lawyers are committed to securing the compensation you deserve.

Founded by Stephen Browne in the early 1980s, we're proud of our firm's decades of trusted personal service and securing excellent compensation outcomes for Western Australians.

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