Senior Associate – Plaintiff Workers’ Compensation, NSW

Hooker And Heijden - Insurance And Underwriting Recruitment; Sydney; On-site; AUD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Hooker And Heijden - Insurance And Underwriting Recruitment is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to lead a workers compensation practice from its Parramatta office, handling WID and PL matters alongside. You will manage a full file load from first instructions to resolution, with access to the firm’s principals and opportunities to grow the practice.

The role emphasizes running statutory workers compensation claims, including weekly benefits, medical and treatment costs, s66 lump sums,

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years' PQE, admitted in NSW.
• Strong plaintiff workers compensation experience.
• Experience in WID; PL experience preferred.
• Knowledge of NSW workers compensation acts and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Run statutory workers compensation claims, including weekly benefits and medical/treatment expenses.
• Review insurer s78 notices and internal review decisions; advise on disputes.
• Prepare and run matters before the Personal Injury Commission (Applications to Resolve a Dispute, conciliation, arbitration).
• Prepare IRO (ILARS) funding applications and manage grants.
• Run WID claims, assess impairment thresholds, and attend PIC mediation.
• Handle public liability claims from investigation to settlement or proceedings.
• Conduct settlement negotiations and attend conferences/mediations; provide clear client guidance.

Skills

Workers compensation experience

WID experience

PL experience

Second language advantage

Education

3-7 years PQE NSW admission

Job description

Hooker And Heijden - Insurance And Underwriting Recruitment is seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to lead a workers compensation practice from its Parramatta office, handling WID and PL matters alongside. You will manage a full file load from first instructions to resolution, with access to the firm’s principals and opportunities to grow the practice.

The role emphasizes running statutory workers compensation claims, including weekly benefits, medical and treatment costs, s66 lump sums,