Lawyer - Personal Injury

at  Sharp Carter

OUR CLIENT

Our client is a leading personal injury law firm in Melbourne with over 50 years of experience. The firm prides itself on being a down-to-earth, friendly, and progressive legal entity dedicated to achieving exceptional results for its clients. Significant growth has been witnessed over the past few years, and they are looking for a Lawyer to join their team based in either of the firms southeastern offices.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This opportunity is for a Lawyer to join the team working with clients in relation to a variety of Personal Injury matters (eg. WorkCover, TAC, Public Liability). Some of the responsibilities may include assisting with:

• Interviewing clients and taking instructions;
• Providing/drafting of advice;
• Managing claims/files;
• Drafting of documentation (eg. applications, orders, affidavits; disclosure/discovery);
• Attending mediations/negotiations; conciliations conferences as required;
• Liaising with clients, lawyers, insurers, doctors, investigators, financial advisors etc.

Some of the skills and experience you need to help you succeed in this role are:

• Previous experience/exposure to TAC, WorkCover, Public Liability matters.
• 1-5 years post admission.
• Proven ability to work in a high paced environment.
• Client focused, have strong drive & enthusiasm, together with a positive ‘can do’ attitude and ambition to succeed.
• Able to work/travel to the offices within the Southeastern suburbs