Lawyer - Specialised Insurance Group

EML is a leading Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Claims Management business. Our goal is to help people get their lives back through ongoing support during their return-to-work journey. We continue to experience ongoing growth and now have over 4,000 dedicated employees. We foster a learning culture that allows for us to continually invest in our employees ensuring a long-term career here at EML.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As part of our diverse team based in Sydney, you will help make a positive impact on someone’s life every day. You will feel great satisfaction knowing your talent and hard work has a purpose.

The purpose of this role is to manage litigation, undertake legal research, undertake legal project work for EML business units and reports to the Legal Manager. Working as part of a Claims Business Unit this role will be responsible for ensuring EML performance targets and organisational objectives are met while providing a high level of service delivery to our stakeholders.

You will also provide technical advice on legislative, regulatory, legal, policy and guidelines requirements affecting workers’ compensation claims and employer premium to enable sound, evidence-based and legally accurate decision making.

This will be a permanent, full time position based in our Sydney office with flexibility to work from home 3 days a week. 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing technical advice on legislative, regulatory, legal, policy and guidelines requirements affecting workers’ compensation claims to enable sound, evidence-based and legally accurate decision making.
• Managing, and reviewing legal advice associated with common law damages claims and statutory workers’ compensation benefits.
• Keeping up to date with case law and precedents affecting claims, premium and the scheme.
• Providing practical technical advice about strategic management, both generally and in relation to specific claims.
• Collecting and reporting on identified scheme trends and individual cases.
• Providing assistance with advice and/or drafting of legal notices and correspondence.

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor of Laws or other tertiary studies in personal injury/workers compensation, legal studies/jurisprudence and alternative dispute resolution considered favourably.
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role with strong workers compensation claims management experience including experience with workers compensation litigation
• Excellent understanding of the Workers Compensation legislation and the associated regulations

WHAT WE OFFER

We stand together as equals. EML is an equal opportunity employer so by coming to work for us, you will be part of a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels valued and where we show respect, integrity and honesty.

EML provides career opportunities and great employee benefits, including:
•    A vibrant, collaborative innovative team culture
•    Flexibility with opportunity to WFH when you are fully trained in your role.
•    A corporate wellbeing program with discounted health insurance and gym membership
•    Access to discounts at over 350 retailers through our Rewards Hub program
•    Entitlement to an annual tenure and performance-based recognition reward
•    Comprehensive learning and development support
•    Companywide events to celebrate success.
•    Quarterly Reward and Recognition Awards
•    Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave, plus super

We value our people and are committed to supporting our employees by investing in their professional development and providing generous employee benefits. If this position is of interest to you, please apply now.