AddressIn-house Employment/ IR/Worker's Compensation Lawyer
- Do work that matters! Highly sought-after In-house legal role, High profile organisation, no more billable hours
- Strong salary packaging with bonuses and a great team environment.
- Wellbeing programs and resources available
- Genuinely flexible working arrangements
Join a team where your work truly matters! This sought-after in-house legal role with a high-profile organisation offers an escape from billable hours. It provides a strong salary package with bonuses, a supportive team environment, and flexible working arrangements to promote your well-being.
Are you an experienced lawyer looking to make a meaningful impact? Our client seeks a diligent in-house lawyer to join their esteemed team, reporting to the executive manager managing partner in the Employment/ IR/workers' compensation department. Your role will involve managing a portfolio of claims and prioritizing safe and swift return-to-work outcomes for injured workers within legal parameters. You will collaborate with a cohesive team of seasoned in-house lawyers, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
This rare great opportunity currently exists for an in-house lawyer or associate with expertise in industrial relations, employment, and/or work health and safety matters to join their Adelaide office. You will work closely with the team's national workplace partners and senior lawyers.
What you need
We welcome applications from candidates who:
- have 1-5 years experience in employment, industrial relations, or work health and safety or a similar level of experience in high-level commercial litigation with an interest in employment law;
- are personally well organised;
- have a strong client focus and demonstrated ability to form enduring relationships with peers;
- work in a collaborative environment;
- are resilient and committed to excellence that matches our own and
- take pride in their work and who they work for.
- Strong strategic planning skills
- Excellent compliance with legal frameworks
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
- Expertise in managing workers' compensation claims
- Responsibilities include:
- Conducting initial contact on claims and determining required support
- Coordinating activities to obtain relevant information for claim determination
- Engaging with relevant parties in case management and dispute resolution
- Representing the organisation at external forums as necessary
This role is suited for both Associate and Senior Associate levels, offering opportunities for growth and autonomy under the guidance of lead Partners.
- Benefits of joining our team:
- Expertise in workers' compensation relevant to the jurisdiction
- Ongoing professional development and accreditation
- Opportunities for communication, negotiation, and problem-solving
- A supportive and inclusive work environment
- Health and well-being initiatives
If you're ready to make a real difference in the legal field, apply online or contact Bonnie Brady at 0478 292 ***. Your application will be handled with utmost confidentiality.
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