Lawyer – Plaintiff Personal injury

About Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers

Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers is a mid-tier law firm with offices in Sydney, Parramatta, Campbelltown, Melbourne, Wollongong, and Newcastle. We specialise in providing legal services in property, commercial, litigation and dispute resolution, employment & industrial relations, and plaintiff personal injury law to a diverse range of clients including corporate, government, not-for-profit, SMEs, and individuals.

We are committed to fostering diversity within our practice and empowering our staff by offering encouragement, opportunities, and the necessary resources to continually challenge and advance their skills and career objectives.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a proactive and motivated Lawyer, to join our dynamic team based in our Sydney CBD office, in our plaintiff personal injury practice, with an emphasis on abuse claims.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Direct liaison with clients and providing accurate and timely advice

• Preparing Court documents/orders and general correspondence

• Managing high volume files and matters with occasional supervision

• Attending court, dispute resolution and settlements

• Legal research

Successful candidates will have:

• A valid Practising Certificate

• At least 1-2 years PQE

• Understanding of personal injury and abuse matters and processes

• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and handle matters with sensitivity

• Strong negotiation, mediation and advocacy skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong client relationship and business development skills

• Ability to prioritise work and manage competing deadlines

Who You Are:

You are passionate about achieving justice, proactive, highly organised, well-presented, and dedicated to exceptional client service. If you thrive in a growing and dynamic firm, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

• A blend of working in the office & remotely

• Annual flu injections

• Annual Christmas gift

• Employee Assistance program

• IT equipment provided to our people to work remotely

• Annual COD Health dollars towards your health & wellbeing

• Social gatherings and sporting groups

• Internal learning and development program

• Wellbeing program, including corporate massages

• Annual practising certificate paid for

How to Apply:

If you're excited about this opportunity and what we have to offer, please submit your application.

We require successful applicants to provide a satisfactory police clearance prior to commencing employment.

We actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.