Senior Workers Compensation Career Paralegal | Plaintiff Personal Injury
Core
Senior paralegal managing NSW workers compensation claims for injured workers, handling disputes, permanent impairment, and court proceedings.
Role type
Senior IC workers compensation paralegal
Builds
Statutory workers compensation claims and litigation support
Domain
Legal / Workers Compensation / Personal Injury
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
NSW workers compensation scheme expertise, dispute management (s60, s66, s78), permanent impairment claims, Personal Injury Commission proceedings, IRO funding applications, medical record review, brief preparation, stakeholder liaison, deadline management
Preferred skills
Plaintiff personal injury experience, client sensitivity, legal studies progression
Technologies
Personal Injury Commission systems, IRO funding platforms
Responsibilities
Manage progression of NSW workers compensation files from instruction to resolution; Review insurer dispute notices and work capacity decisions; Assist with disputes regarding weekly payments and medical expenses; Progress permanent impairment claims; Prepare applications and material for Personal Injury Commission proceedings; Draft statements, correspondence, and submissions; Liaise with insurers, employers, and medical practitioners; Obtain client instructions and update them on claim status.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
