Senior Associate, Personal Injury

JLegal; Sydney; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Sydney is seeking a Senior Associate to join its in-house personal injury team. The role offers autonomy, end-to-end file ownership, and direct engagement with insured clients—without billable targets or mandatory business development.

You will manage complex personal injury matters within a collaborative, close-knit team that values technical excellence and practical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Senior Associate with strong personal injury experience.
• Confident managing files independently and appearing in proceedings.
• Strong written advocacy and practical problem-solving skills.
• Collegiate, calm and commercially minded approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing personal injury matters from investigation through to resolution.
• Advising on liability, causation and quantum.
• Preparing pleadings, evidence, advices and settlement strategies.
• Appearing in courts, mediations and conferences as required.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders and insured clients.
• Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers.

Skills

Personal injury experience

Independent file management

Written advocacy

Commercial mindset

Job description

Sydney, Australia | Posted on 02/18/2026

An established, quasi - in house insurance-backed legal practice is seeking a Senior Associate to join its personal injury team in Sydney. This role offers genuine autonomy, end-to-end file ownership, and direct engagement with insured clients — without the pressure of billable targets or business development.

You’ll be trusted to manage complex personal injury matters while working within a collaborative, close-knit team that values technical excellence and practical outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Managing personal injury matters from investigation through to resolution

Advising on liability, causation and quantum

Preparing pleadings, evidence, advices and settlement strategies

Appearing in courts, mediations and conferences as required

Working closely with internal stakeholders and insured clients

Supporting and mentoring junior lawyers

About You

Senior Associate with strong personal injury experience

Confident managing files independently and appearing in proceedings

Strong written advocacy and practical problem-solving skills

Collegiate, calm and commercially minded approach

Why This Role

No billable hour targets or business development

True legal work with court exposure

Supportive national team with long-term career stability

Flexible working and realistic performance expectations