Workers Compensation/WID Senior Lawyer: 5+yrs PAE - GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY

Legal Personnel Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Personnel Australia is assisting a leading national plaintiff personal injury firm in Sydney. A senior lawyer is sought to take over a lucrative practice spanning workers compensation, work injury damages, complex industrial accidents and Supreme Court litigation.

The role targets a proven fee earner with 5+ years’ NSW PAE, capable of running a large-scale practice and driving a commercial agenda. A generous salary and bonus structure are on offer, with flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' PAE, specifically NSW plaintiff workers compensation + work injury damages, from a reputable Australian personal injury firm.
• Proven track record running a large-scale practice.
• Proven track record as a high-fee earner.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a large plaintiff practice in NSW.
• Drive business development and establish leadership within the team.
• Oversee major matters including Supreme Court litigation and complex injuries.

Skills

Senior lawyer

Practice leadership

Fee earner

Workers' comp NSW

Work injury damages

Supreme Court litigation

Commercial mindset

Job description

Our client is a leading national plaintiff personal injury firm with an outstanding reputation across all areas of personal injury.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a senior lawyer to join the Sydney team. You will take over a lucrative practice consisting of workers compensation, work injury damages, complex industrial accidents and Supreme Court litigation. This is a huge practice which will yield you a very large bonus, on top of an incredibly lucrative base salary. The role would suit someone who currently heads up a practice, a proven fee earner who has the expertise necessary to run major matters in this area. This is a golden leadership opportunity.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• 5+ years' PAE, specifically in NSW plaintiff workers compensation + work injury damages, gained from a reputable Australian personal injury firm;
• A proven track record running a large-scale practice;
• A proven track record as a high-fee earner;
• A commercial approach and desire to succeed.

This is one of those rare opportunities for a successful senior lawyer to step into an established practice within a firm which really looks after its people.You will be an integral and valued part of the team. A very high salary and excellent bonus structure is on offer, as well as support and flexible work arrangements. Do not hesitate in applying for this role if you are an ambitious senior lawyer with the relevant experience - opportunities like these do not come around often.