Associate – SWC & CTP
Core
Associate solicitor handling State Workers Compensation and Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance claims, acting for insurers, self-insured organizations, government agencies, and corporations in Western Australia, Queensland, and New South Wales.
Role type
Associate solicitor (statutory lines)
Builds
Claims management strategies and legal advice for statutory and common law claims
Domain
Insurance law, personal injury, workers' compensation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
legal advice in insurance law, evidence analysis, opinion preparation on indemnity/liability/quantum, witness interviewing, expert briefing, court appearances, case management, delegation to junior staff, client relationship management
Preferred skills
knowledge of Western Australian Workers' Compensation system and CAS processes, experience with Workcover applications, conciliation and arbitration conferences, procedural hearings
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Independently run a high volume of files including complex liability disputes and high-value litigation; review and analyze evidence; speak to witnesses and brief experts; attend court appearances and conferences; delegate and manage work to solicitors, paralegals, and administrative assistants; maintain strong client relationships
Seniority
Associate (2-5 years Post Admission Experience)