Personal Injury Lawyer

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Lawyer with a strong background in handling personal injury matters within New South Wales (NSW), Australia.

The ideal candidate will be a mid-level lawyer with practical experience managing personal injury claims and a strong understanding of NSW-specific personal injury legislation, procedures, and compensation frameworks. The successful candidate should be comfortable managing matters with a high degree of independence, drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, communicating with clients and stakeholders, and supporting matters throughout the claims and litigation process.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and support a portfolio of personal injury matters within the NSW jurisdiction.

• Provide legal advice and support across personal injury claims in accordance with relevant NSW legislation and procedures.

• Draft, review, and prepare legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, settlement documentation, and other case materials.

• Review medical evidence, expert reports, damages documentation, and other evidence relevant to personal injury claims.

• Conduct legal research into relevant NSW legislation, case law, and procedural requirements.

• Develop and support case strategies in collaboration with senior lawyers and other members of the legal team.

• Liaise professionally with clients, insurers, medical professionals, experts, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.

• Assist with negotiations and settlement processes and prepare matters for mediation, hearings, or litigation where required.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date matter records, deadlines, correspondence, and documentation using Actionstep.

• Manage competing deadlines and caseload priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and client service.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Law and appropriate legal qualification.

• Mid-level professional experience in personal injury law, ideally with approximately 3–5 years of relevant experience.

• Demonstrated experience handling personal injury matters in New South Wales, Australia.

• Strong understanding of NSW personal injury law, relevant legislation, claims processes, and compensation frameworks.

• Experience drafting legal correspondence, pleadings, settlement documents, and other personal injury documentation.

• Strong legal research, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

• Strong client-management skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and external stakeholders.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple active matters and deadlines.

• Experience using Actionstep is highly desirable.

• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with a distributed legal team.

Benefits:

• Opportunity for 100% remote work.

• Competitive AUD compensation package.

• Access to advanced legal research and practice management tools.

• Continuing education and professional development support focused on Australian personal injury law.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further discussions.

Teams Squared is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity and inclusivity.