Practice Leader - Workers Compensation
Penrith, New South Wales, Australia · Full Time
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- Experience
- 7+ yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 4 weeks ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Eligibility
- Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or hold valid visas with unrestricted working rights in Australia. Proof of eligibility will be required during the hiring process.
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Job description
About the Role
We are seeking a Practice Leader to join our established Workers Compensation team in New South Wales, working from Sydney, Penrith, or Bankstown. This leadership role involves supporting the Head of Practice to achieve strategic, financial, operational, and people goals, while managing a high-performing legal team focused on complex cases. The position is full-time and permanent.
Responsibilities
- Provide mentorship and support to team members to enhance their technical skills and manage their performance effectively.
- Deliver high-quality legal advice, uphold compliance with legal and firm standards, and oversee complex legal matters related to workers compensation and personal injury law.
- Lead practice operations, oversee financial and business growth initiatives, and foster collaborative relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders including regulators, courts, and insurers.
Candidate Profile
- Minimum 7 years’ post-admission experience as a Personal Injury Lawyer, with specialist accreditation and strong expertise in Workers Compensation and common law damages claims.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to motivate legal professionals and promote team engagement.
- Strong client relationship skills and communication excellence tailored to varied audiences.
- Structured and methodical work approach with a proactive, initiative-taking attitude to advancing client matters independently.
- Commitment to firm values and fostering a positive, high-performing team culture.
Why Join Us
We offer genuine work-life balance with a hybrid working model, competitive employee benefits including additional leave entitlements, paid parental leave, and continuous professional development. Leadership potential will be supported and can lead to advancement opportunities within our firm.
Eligibility and Diversity
Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or hold valid visas with unrestricted working rights. We are an inclusive employer committed to diversity, equal opportunity, and accommodating various needs.
Acknowledgement
We honor the Traditional Custodians of the lands across Australia and respect their elders past and present, extending this respect to all First Nations peoples.
Industry
Legal Services