Litigation Specialist

• Bring your legal qualifications and litigation experience to icare!
• 3 x Permanent, Fulltime position, Sydney CBD location
• Hybrid work model, salary from $120K + super

About the Role

The purpose of this role is to receive, report on, action and effectively respond to litigation, and to receive, report on, action and effectively resolve disputes raised by customers (pre-litigation)

Benefits

• A corporate wellbeing program with subsidised gym membership, free flu vaccinations and health check programs
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• icare day – access to an extra day’s leave
• Comprehensive learning and development support aligned to icare’s Core Capabilities.
• Our People Awards - On-the-spot Recognition, Quarterly Values Awards & Our People Annual Awards
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Duties

It’s an exciting time at icare where no two days are the same; as a Litigation Specialists you will:

• Collaborate with Manager, Dispute Resolution and Senior Litigation Specialists to develop litigation strategies for pre-litigation and litigation matters in alignment with business objectives
• Manage and respond to internal review requests from insurers regarding liability and work capacity decisions related to workers' compensation claims
• Efficiently manage litigation processes, adhering to legislated timeframes and exhibiting model litigant behaviour
• Utilize and update relevant claims management and customer relationship systems
• Communicate, consult, and manage interactions, including settlement options and litigation strategies, with service providers, Scheme Agents, and impacted stakeholders
• Work closely with Dispute Resolution and Litigation teams as well as other internal stakeholders to achieve positive customer outcomes
• Stay informed about precedents and emerging trends in pre-litigated and litigated matters and provide education to internal teams as needed.

Skills & Experience

• Admission as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of NSW with a current practising certificate
• Collaborate with leaders on litigation strategies aligned with business goals
• Manage internal review requests from insurers on workers' comp claims
• Efficiently handle litigation within legal timeframes
• Update claims and customer systems as needed
• Communicate and manage interactions with service providers and stakeholders
• Work with internal teams for positive customer outcomes
• Stay informed on trends and educate internal teams

Culture

We know our strength comes from the diversity of our people and would encourage people with different experiences and backgrounds to apply.   We are committed to our people’s development so the people of NSW can thrive.

About the Company

We care for the people of NSW, building confidence and trust so our communities can thrive. We make the complex simple, so our schemes deliver better outcomes for people and communities. Whether a person is severely injured in the workplace or on our roads, icare supports their long-term care needs to improve quality of life, including helping people return to work. 

• For more information about icare visit our website
• icare operates a direct sourcing model so no agency introductions will be accepted
• We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
• A talent pool may be created through this recruitment process.

Please note that you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand passport or have unrestricted working rights to apply for this role.