Litigation Specialist

insurance & care NSW; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 133,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Learning & development

Gym subsidies

Wellbeing programs

Annual health checks

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

People Awards

Job summary

icare is seeking an experienced Litigation Specialist to manage a diverse portfolio of workers compensation disputes, pre-litigation matters and litigation proceedings across NSW. You will drive outcomes, influence strategy, engage with senior stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

This hybrid Sydney CBD role offers the chance to work with external legal providers and internal teams, develop expert knowledge on emerging trends, and deliver outcomes that support

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in litigation, dispute resolution, personal injury or workers compensation environments.
• Strong knowledge of workers compensation legislation and related claims.
• Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex pre-litigation and litigated workers compensation matters.
• Develop and implement dispute resolution and litigation strategies with Claims Service Providers, legal representatives and internal stakeholders.
• 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.

Skills

Litigation experience

Workers compensation knowledge

Stakeholder management

Dispute resolution

Legal advisory

Education

Admission as NSW legal practitioner

Job description

Location:

Sydney NSW

• 12-month fixed term contract
• 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.

Benefits

• 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 strategiesPartner 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.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise can influence outcomes, shape decisions and make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.

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.