Litigation Specialist

icare; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid and flexible working

Subsidised gym memberships

wellbeing programs

Annual health checks

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Recognition through People Awards

Social purpose organisation

Job summary

icare is seeking an experienced Litigation Specialist to lead complex workers' compensation disputes and related litigation, advising on strategy and policy across NSW. The role combines hybrid office work in Sydney with flexible arrangements and high-stakes matters affecting injured workers and employers.

You will manage pre-litigation and litigious matters, collaborate with external solicitors and internal stakeholders, and help drive continuous improvement while upholding legislative

Qualifications

• Extensive litigation, dispute resolution, personal injury, or workers' compensation experience.
• Strong knowledge of workers' compensation legislation and insurance-related claims.
• Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Analytical, with the ability to interpret complex information and make sound decisions.
• Customer-focused with a track record of achieving positive outcomes.
• Experience working with legal providers and managing complex disputes.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex pre-litigation and litigated workers compensation matters.
• Develop and implement dispute resolution and litigation strategies.
• Partner with Claims Service Providers, legal representatives and internal stakeholders to drive outcomes.
• Review liability decisions and support dispute resolution.
• Oversee external legal providers and monitor performance.
• Provide expert advice on emerging legal trends and risks.
• Prepare position papers and contribute to policy and legislative reviews.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, quality standards and targets.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and share knowledge across the team.

Education

Admission as a legal practitioner in NSW

Job description

• Hybrid working model with Sydney CBD office
• Salary starting from $133,348 + super, dependent on skills and experience

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced litigation or personal injury professional to manage a diverse portfolio of workers compensation disputes, work injury damages matters and litigation proceedings.

You'll be trusted to drive outcomes, influence strategy, engage with senior stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the business. No two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to work on complex and meaningful matters that directly impact injured workers and employers across NSW.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities
• Subsidised gym memberships, wellbeing programs and annual health checks
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Recognition through our People Awards program
• Opportunity to work for an organisation with a genuine social purpose

What You'll Be Doing

As a Litigation Specialist, you will:

• Manage complex pre-litigation and litigated workers compensation matters
• Develop and implement dispute resolution and litigation strategies\
• Partner with Claims Service Providers, legal representatives and internal stakeholders to drive successful outcomes
• Manage reviews of liability decisions and support the resolution of disputes
• Oversee external legal providers and monitor performance
• Provide expert advice on emerging legal trends, precedents and risks
• Prepare position papers and contribute to policy and legislative reviews
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, quality standards and business targets
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and share specialist knowledge across the team

About You

You’ll bring:

• Extensive experience in litigation, dispute resolution, personal injury or workers compensation environments
• Strong knowledge of workers compensation legislation and insurance-related claims
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills
• The ability to analyse complex information and make sound decisions
• A customer-focused approach with a commitment to achieving positive outcomes
• Experience working with legal providers and managing complex disputes
• Admission as a legal practitioner in NSW with a current practising certificate will be highly regarded

Our Culture

At icare, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people. We foster an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone can thrive, grow and contribute to meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve.

About icare

We care for the people of NSW by providing insurance and care services that help people recover, return to work and rebuild their lives. Every day, our people help make the complex simple and deliver better outcomes for those who need us most.

• We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant.
• icare operates a direct sourcing model. Agency introductions will not be accepted.
• A talent pool may be created from this recruitment process.

Please note that you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or have unrestricted working rights to apply for this role.