Senior Special Counsel - Personal Injury (Hybrid)

Gorilla Jobs; Parramatta; Hybrid; AUD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Paralegal support

CPD training

Job summary

Gorilla Jobs in Parramatta invites applications for a Senior Special Counsel to lead a high-level plaintiff personal injury practice. You will oversee complex common law matters and maintain a direct line to the partners in a modern, collaborative office setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and strategic advocacy across public liability, motor vehicle, and medical negligence matters, with a track record of strong client outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years PAE in plaintiff personal injury and strong common law experience.
• Unrestricted NSW practising certificate is required.
• Track record of running complex files and achieving strong outcomes for clients.
• Confidence in negotiation, advocacy and working with counsel.
• Leadership and mentoring ability with a client-focused approach.
• Specialist Accreditation in Personal Injury Law is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Manage a senior plaintiff common law practice across public liability, motor vehicle accident and medical negligence claims.
• Lead settlement conferences and mediations, and brief and work with counsel in District and Supreme Courts.
• Supervise and mentor lawyers and paralegals, reviewing their work and building capability.
• Build strong relationships with clients and referrers.

Skills

Negotiation

Advocacy

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

NSW practising certificate

Job description

Gorilla Jobs in Parramatta invites applications for a Senior Special Counsel to lead a high-level plaintiff personal injury practice. You will oversee complex common law matters and maintain a direct line to the partners in a modern, collaborative office setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and strategic advocacy across public liability, motor vehicle, and medical negligence matters, with a track record of strong client outcomes.