Associate/Senior Associate - Workers Compensation

Bartier Perry Pty Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Incentive bonus program

Regular social and team-building活动

20 weeks parental leave

In-house learning and development

Reward and recognition programs

Job summary

Bartier Perry Pty Limited is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate for its Defendant Workers Compensation practice in Sydney. You will handle statutory workers' compensation claims and related damages work while enjoying flexible and remote work options.

We offer a clear career path within a supportive team, exposure to premier clients, and a culture that values balance, wellness, and development. Excellent communication, drafting, and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3+ years PQE in NSW Workers Compensation.
• Proven experience in NSW Workers Compensation and Statutory Insurance matters.
• Experience in work injury damages will be viewed favourably.
• Strong technical, analytical and drafting skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Desire to become a leading working Workers Compensation Insurance practitioner.
• Interest in understanding our clients and mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Exposure to all facets of statutory workers' compensation claims and common law work injury damages claims.
• Role based in Sydney CBD with flexible and remote work options.
• Structured career progression within a warm, friendly and supportive environment.
• Join a highly regarded defendant Insurance team with an enviable client list including insurers and employers.

Skills

Communication skills

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Autonomy

Job description

• Opportunity to work remotely and in our Sydney CBD office
• Learning and career progression opportunities
• Free fitness classes, wellness program & regular social events

About The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate to join our Defendant Workers Compensation practice. You will be exposed to all facets of statutory workers compensation claims and common law work injury damages claims.

While this role is based in our Sydney CBD office, at Bartier Perry we all have the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely. Bartier Perry offers structured career progression for those who want it, within a warm, friendly and supportive environment.

About The Team

As one of the most highly regarded defendant Insurance practices in Sydney, we have an enviable list of clients, including insurers and employers, who seek legal assistance in all aspects of workers compensation.

Our firm is dedicated to upholding values of performance, innovation, trust, and respect making it an excellent place to advance your legal career. Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth.

About You

Our ideal candidate will possess:

• A minimum of 3+ years PQE
• Proven experience in NSW Workers Compensation and Statutory Insurance matters. Experience in work injury damages will be viewed favourably.
• Strong technical, analytical and drafting skills with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to work autonomously as well as part of a supportive and collaborative team;
• The ability to prioritise tasks and manage workflow
• A desire to become a leading working Workers Compensation Insurance practitioner; and
• An interest in learning about/understanding our clients and their business and mentoring junior team members.

Recognised as a 2024 Employer of Choice, Bartier Perry is a firm where our culture shapes everything we do. We pride ourselves on being approachable and high-performing while actively promoting a healthy work-life balance. We engage respectfully with one another, our clients, and the wider community.

We share a united commitment to excellence, and our supportive, inclusive culture empowers

everyone to reach their full potential and thrive in their careers and beyond.

As a progressive law firm, we are dedicated to nurturing your unique talents and providing opportunities at every stage of your career. Our professional training and development programs are designed to support growth, high performance, and career progression.

We have a clear strategy and purpose that guides us.

From accessible partners who actively mentor and provide guidance to secondment opportunities with industry-leading clients, we create pathways for our people to flourish professionally and personally.

• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Incentive bonus program for all staff
• Regular social and team-building activities
• Generous 20 weeks paid parental leave for eligible caregivers
• In-house learning and development opportunities
• Reward and recognition programs

Learn more about working at Bartier Perry.

Please note: Only applicants with the legal right to work in Australia will be considered for this role.

Agency submissions: We are currently inviting direct applications only and will not be engaging recruitment agencies for this role. Please do not forward candidate profiles or resumes to partners, hiring managers or other employees outside the Talent Acquisition team - this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Bartier Perry will not be liable for a fee.

Bartier Perry is committed to being an inclusive, flexible, and welcoming workplace where diversity is valued and respected. We celebrate differences, including age, gender identity and expression, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation, religion, family and caring responsibilities, and more. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and are dedicated to creating a culturally safe and supportive environment.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace, please contact our People & Culture team. We encourage you to inform us at the time of application - we welcome hearing from you.