Lawyer

Carroll & O’Dea; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blend of office & remote

Annual Christmas gift

Employee Assistance program

IT equipment provided for remote work

Health dollars for wellbeing

Social gatherings and sporting groups

Internal learning and development

Annual practising certificate paid for

Job summary

Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers is seeking a proactive Personal Injury Lawyer to join our Parramatta team. With a minimum of four years’ post admission experience, you will handle workers compensation, motor vehicle accidents, public liability and related disputes in a dynamic, supportive firm.

The successful candidate will demonstrate autonomy, client focus, and a track record in personal injury matters, along with strong negotiation and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• A valid NSW Practising Certificate is essential.
• Minimum four years PAE in personal injury law is essential.
• Maintain client confidentiality and handle matters with sensitivity.
• Strong negotiation, mediation and advocacy skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Direct liaison with clients and providing accurate and timely advice.
• Prepare Court documents and general correspondence.
• Manage high volume files and matters with occasional supervision.
• Attend court, dispute resolution and settlements.
• Conduct legal research and draft necessary submissions.

Skills

Client liaison

Court appearances

Legal research

Negotiation skills

Advocacy

Communication

Education

NSW Practising Certificate

Job description

When it matters,
our people are
there for you.

Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers, a distinguished mid-tier law firm. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Parramatta, Campbelltown, Wollongong, Hobart and Newcastle, we provide specialist legal services in property, commercial, litigation and dispute resolution, employment & industrial relations, and plaintiff personal injury law. Our clientele spans corporate, government, not-for-profit, SME, and personal sectors.

• A blend of working in the office & remotely


• Annual Christmas gift


• Employee Assistance program


• IT equipment provided to our people to work remotely


• Annual COD Health dollars towards your health & wellbeing


• Social gatherings and sporting groups


• Internal learning and development program


• Annual practising certificate paid for

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a proactive Lawyer with a minimum of four years’ post admission experience (PAE) to join our dynamic Personal Injury law team, based in our Parramatta office. Working closely with an energetic and cohesive team, this full-time role will have you working on a variety of matters relating to workers compensation, work injury damages (WID), litigation, dispute resolution, motor vehicle accidents (MVA) and public liability to name a few.

Ideally, we are looking for candidates who are passionate about personal injury law, are able to exercise autonomy and initiative and who are wanting to establish and further their career within a strong reputable Firm.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Direct liaison with clients and providing accurate and timely advice


• Preparing Court documents/orders and general correspondence


• Managing high volume files and matters with occasional supervision


• Attending court, dispute resolution and settlements


• Legal research

Successful candidates will have:

• A valid NSW Practising Certificate


• A minimum of four years’ PAE in personal injury Law (essential)


• A demonstrated understanding of personal injury matters and procedures (essential)


• The ability to maintain client confidentiality and handle matters with sensitivity


• Strong negotiation, mediation and advocacy skills


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Strong client relationship and business development skills


• The demonstrated ability to prioritise work and manage competing deadlines

In this role, you will enjoy extensive client exposure, and benefit from a vibrant, highly collaborative and friendly workplace culture, coupled with flexible work arrangements and a genuine work-life balance.

We require successful applicants to provide a satisfactory police clearance prior to commencing employment.

We actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

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