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
The purpose of this role is to provide advice, manage litigation, undertake legal research and legal project work. Working as part of the Insurance for NSW Business Unit and reporting to the Senior Manager - Legal, 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.
This is a full time, permanent position for a lawyer in our Sydney office with flexibility to work from home.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide expert advice on legislative, regulatory, legal, policy and guidelines requirements affecting workers’ compensation claims to enable sound, evidence-based and legally accurate decision making.
Managing, assisting, and reviewing legal advice including in respect of common law damages claims, s151Z recovery and statutory workers’ compensation claims.
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.
Provide assistance with advice and/or drafting of legal notices and correspondence.
ABOUT YOU
Demonstrated experience in a similar role with strong litigation and claims management experience, working within a personal injury environment.
Excellent understanding of the Workers compensation legislation and the associated regulations (pre and post 2012 legislative amendments).
Applicable tertiary legal qualifications.
Preferably 3 years PQE, in legal practice.
Current unrestricted NSW practice certificate preferred.
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.
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What We Do
At EML we take great pride in helping people get their lives back after a workplace injury.
Since our foundation in 1910 the EML Group have maintained a singular vision; to dedicate our services to improving work health and safety for the benefit of our members, workers and the broader community which we support.
Today, we have over 4,000 specialists working in partnership with businesses, injured workers and government schemes across Australia, helping to make a difference.
We are Australia’s largest provider of claims management services for self-insurers and focus on providing tailored injury prevention and return to work support. We have helped well over 350,000 injured workers get their lives back
