Job description
Job Description Provide advice in relation to our clients obligations as a Self-insurer under the WCIMWCIM Act and under the WorkCoverWorkCover WA Insurer and Self-insurer Principles and Standards of Practice; Provide strategic and technical advice in relation to workers'workers' compensation claims, including: liability, quantum and reserving advice and settlement recommendations; proactive and effective strategies for the management of claims; working collaboratively with other functions to provide legal claims management support; recommendations regarding factual investigations and expert evidence; preparation of instructions and briefs to external solicitors and Counsel. Manage litigated workers'workers' compensation claims and provide advocacy services including: drafting of court documents including WorkCoverWorkCover applications, outlines of submissions and settlement documents; appearing as counsel at WorkCoverWorkCover WA at conciliation conferences, directions hearings, interlocutory applications, arbitration hearings and assessments of costs. Manage and advise on risk exposure in relation to claims; Seek assistance from Senior Lawyers where required; Draft and review policies and procedures; Conduct legal research;…
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