Senior Associate, Criminal Injuries Compensation

Hooker & Heijden; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Hooker & Heijden Lawyers in Perth, WA, is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to focus on criminal injuries compensation with exposure to broader personal injury work. You will take instructions, gather police and medical evidence, and advance applications to determination.

The role suits candidates with 1–6 years PQE, WA admission, and the ability to manage a busy file, draft strong submissions, and communicate compassionately with clients who have endured difficult events.

Qualifications

• 1 to 6 years PQE, WA admission is required.
• Experience in criminal injuries compensation or plaintiff personal injury is preferred.
• Ability to manage a busy file load and prepare strong supporting evidence.

Responsibilities

• Take instructions from clients and gather police, medical and other evidence.
• Prepare and present applications through to determination.
• Work on other plaintiff personal injury matters to broaden experience.

Skills

Criminal injuries experience

Personal injury

File management

Drafting

Education

WA admitted

Job description

Hooker & Heijden Lawyers in Perth, WA, is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to focus on criminal injuries compensation with exposure to broader personal injury work. You will take instructions, gather police and medical evidence, and advance applications to determination.

The role suits candidates with 1–6 years PQE, WA admission, and the ability to manage a busy file, draft strong submissions, and communicate compassionately with clients who have endured difficult events.