Workers Compensation Lawyer | Perth 

Exciting opportunity for a Workers Compensation Lawyer to join a leading legal team in Perth.

3 Key Points:

• Leading WA Workers Compensation team with ranked Partners
• Manage your own matters from start to finish
• Flexible working and clear career development pathways

About the Client:

Join our client’s team — a nationally recognised law firm known for delivering exceptional results and nurturing legal talent. With over 100 partners and a network of offices across major Australian cities, their reach and reputation span diverse areas of law, including insurance, commercial, workplace, and government sectors.

Their legal professionals are consistently ranked among the best by Doyle’s Guide, Chambers Asia-Pacific, and Best Lawyers. The firm fosters a dynamic, flexible, and inclusive environment where legal excellence and a strong team culture go hand in hand.

About the position:

Our client is seeking a dedicated Workers Compensation Lawyer (up to Associate level) to join their established Perth office. Working within a fast-paced, high-volume practice, this role provides the opportunity to work closely with highly regarded Partners and senior legal professionals.

You will manage a diverse and engaging caseload of statutory workers compensation files, including claims involving psychological injury, industrial deafness, and complex physical injuries. You'll also have the chance to brief counsel and attend mediations, conciliations, and hearings while honing your advocacy and advisory skills.

This is an exceptional opportunity to become an integral part of one of Western Australia’s most respected insurance teams, widely recognised for their industry-leading expertise and client outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting correspondence and comprehensive legal advice
• Preparing court documents for litigated matters
• Assisting with and managing hearings, mediations, and conferences
• Briefing Counsel and preparing matters for trial
• Direct client engagement and relationship management
• Running files with increasing autonomy under the guidance of senior staff

Key Requirements:

• Admitted to practice in Western Australia
• 3+ years PAE in workers compensation or insurance law (preferred)
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines
• Proficient with paperless practice management systems

On Offer:

• Work with nationally recognised leaders in workers compensation law
• A variety of challenging files and complex legal work
• Ongoing mentoring and in-house development programs
• Flexible working arrangements and wellness initiatives
• Paid parental leave, EAP access and diversity support programs
• Friendly and down-to-earth office culture in central Perth

If you are interested in applying for this role you can apply now through the link below. Your application will be held with the utmost confidentiality. Alternatively, you can email your CV to karl@gorillajobs.com.au or call +61 468 713 572 to hear more about the role.

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karl-stanley-ba23181b7/

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