Personal Injury Lawyer – Workers Compensation | 1–3 Years PAE

Hooker & Heijden; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hooker & Heijden in Sydney seeks a Personal Injury Lawyer with 1–3 years PAE to join its NSW CTP team. You will manage your own CTP matters with mentoring from senior practitioners, handling claims from initial instructions through resolution.

The role offers genuine carriage of NSW CTP compensation matters, direct client contact, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive, collaborative firm.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' post-admission experience in plaintiff personal injury law.
• Experience practising in plaintiff personal injury law with NSW CTP exposure.
• Experience dealing with weekly benefits, medical expenses and permanent impairment claims.
• Exposure to proceedings before the Personal Injury Commission would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage NSW CTP compensation claims from instruction to resolution.
• Advise clients on statutory benefits, medical expenses, and impairment claims.
• Review insurer notices and internal review decisions on statutory benefits.
• Develop case strategies and progress disputed claims; prepare submissions and evidence.
• Conduct negotiations, participate in conciliations, conferences and mediations.

Skills

Plaintiff Personal Injury

NSW CTP

Client communication

Job description

Personal Injury Lawyer – Workers Compensation | 1–3 Years PAE

Personal Injury Lawyer, CTP | 1-3 Years PAE

The Firm

Our client is an established and growing Sydney law firm with a strong plaintiff personal injury practice and a particular focus on compulsory third party personal / motor vehicle injury matters.

Based in the CBD, the firm has a dedicated compensation team including experienced senior practitioners and Accredited Personal Injury Specialists. The practice acts for injured persons and has developed a strong reputation for client service, technical expertise and achieving positive outcomes.

The firm offers a structured and supportive environment where lawyers are given meaningful responsibility for their files while continuing to work closely with senior practitioners as their technical and advocacy skills develop.

The Role

Due to continued growth, the firm is looking to appoint a Personal Injury Lawyer with approximately 1-3 years' PAE to join its CTP team.

This is a genuine file-management role where you will take carriage of your own portfolio of CTP injury matters, with support and mentoring from experienced senior lawyers.

Your work will include:

• Managing NSW CTP compensation claims from initial instructions through to resolution;
• Advising clients on statutory benefits, weekly payments, medical and treatment expenses and permanent impairment claims;
• Reviewing insurer dispute notices and internal review decisions relating to statutory benefits;
• Developing case strategies and progressing disputed claims;
• Preparing and running matters before the Personal Injury Commission;
• Preparing applications, submissions, statements and supporting evidence;
• Obtaining and analysing medical, employment and liability evidence;
• Briefing medico-legal experts and counsel where required;
• Preparing permanent impairment claims and associated disputes;
• Preparing Independent Review Office funding applications;
• Conducting settlement negotiations and participating in conciliations, conferences and mediations; and
• Providing clear and practical advice to injured clients throughout the life of their claim.

You will have genuine responsibility for progressing your matters while continuing to receive support on more complex disputes and strategic issues.

About You

You will ideally have:

• Approximately 1-3 years' post-admission experience;
• Experience practising in plaintiff personal injury law;
• Strong exposure to NSW CTP Compensation matters;
• A working knowledge of relevant NSW legislation;
• Experience dealing with disputes concerning weekly benefits, medical expenses and permanent impairment;
• Exposure to proceedings before the Personal Injury Commission;
• Strong drafting and file management skills;
• Confidence dealing directly with clients, insurers, doctors, experts and counsel;
• Good judgement and the ability to progress matters with increasing autonomy; and
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career in plaintiff personal injury law.

Experience appearing in the PIC, conducting negotiations or managing disputed compensation claims will be particularly well regarded.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

The firm offers:

• Genuine carriage of NSW CTP compensation matters;
• Exposure to the full range of statutory CTP disputes;
• Direct mentoring from experienced practitioners and Accredited Personal Injury Specialists;
• Regular client contact and hands-on litigation experience;
• Opportunities to develop advocacy and negotiation skills;
• A clear pathway for career progression;
• Hybrid working arrangements;
• Ongoing professional development and CPD support;
• Competitive remuneration and incentive opportunities; and
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a plaintiff personal injury lawyer who already has a foundation in CTP compensation and wants greater file ownership, stronger technical exposure and a clear pathway to progress their career.