Senior Associate, Plaintiff Personal Injury - Own Caseload

Hooker And Heijden - Insurance And Underwriting Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Hooker and Heijden - Insurance and Underwriting Recruitment in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its plaintiff personal injury team. The role focuses on managing claims with autonomy, including WorkCover, TAC and public liability matters.

You will advise clients, draft documentation, brief experts, and work with counsel. Admission as Australian solicitor and strong PI experience are essential, with a clear progression path in a supportive,

Qualifications

• Admission as an Australian legal practitioner with Victorian Practising Certificate.
• Solid plaintiff personal injury experience.
• Exposure to WorkCover, TAC and public liability matters.
• Ability to manage own caseload with autonomy.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and litigation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiff personal injury claims from initial instructions through to resolution.
• Assess new matters and advise clients regarding entitlements.
• Develop and implement strategies for progression of claims.
• Obtaining and analysing medical, employment, liability and economic loss evidence.
• Brief medico-legal specialists, counsel and other experts.
• Preparing statements, affidavits, pleadings and other litigation material.
• Instructing counsel and preparing litigated matters for court.
• Liaising with clients, insurers and stakeholders, and maintaining communication throughout the claim.

Skills

Litigation

Client communication

Caseload management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Victorian Practising Certificate

Job description

Hooker and Heijden - Insurance and Underwriting Recruitment in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to join its plaintiff personal injury team. The role focuses on managing claims with autonomy, including WorkCover, TAC and public liability matters.

You will advise clients, draft documentation, brief experts, and work with counsel. Admission as Australian solicitor and strong PI experience are essential, with a clear progression path in a supportive,