Senior Associate | Personal Injury Law (Plaintiff)

LexVeritas is proud to be partnering with a well-regarded mid-tier law firm as we search for a Senior Associate with a minimum of 4 years post admission experience to join their plaintiff personal injuries team. You will be an important part of this expanding practice and will be trusted to take full carriage of matters with guidance from a team of experienced partners and support from your colleagues.

Your key responsibilities in this role will include:

• Providing advice to clients and managing a caseload of plaintiff matters including workplace injuries, motor vehicle accidents, TPD and public liability. 
• Alongside your team, conducting legal research and preparing legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, and statements of claim.
• Representing clients in mediations, negotiations and court proceedings.
• Regular communication with clients and other stakeholders.
• Leading and training the junior solicitors in your team. 
• Assisting in marketing and business development activities for the firm.

• 4 years or more post admission experience in personal injuries, workers’ compensation, motor vehicle accidents, TPD and medical negligence claims or similar practice areas.
• Passion and drive to get excellent results for your clients, knowing you are making a real impact in their lives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.

Our client is well known in the industry as a specialist plaintiff personal injuries and employment law practice. You will be joining a team of distinguished professionals who are passionate about seeking justice for their clients. This firm currently has over 75 team members (and growing) spread across their Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Hobart and Darwin offices. The firm is ideal for any practitioner looking to advance their career with a vision to become Partner in time. 

In addition to partner mentoring and support, you will enjoy a range of benefits including:

• Market leading remuneration package and annual remuneration reviews.
• Career progression pathways and ongoing career conversations including a pathway to partnership program.
• Employee wellbeing benefits including an excellent EAP program, VT training, personal training sessions and private, in-office massages.
• Flexibility to work from home following a probation period. 
• Access to learning and development opportunities.
• Additional leave days over the Christmas holiday period.
• A welcoming, vibrant and inclusive team culture. 

Any questions regarding this role should be directed to Mikaela Casey, Manager - Talent Acquisition at LexVeritas (*************@lexveritas.com.au).