Paralegal - Personal Injury

About the Role

We have an exciting permanent full-time opportunity for a motivated Paralegal to join our plaintiff personal injury firm in our Sydney office on a hybrid basis and gain hands-on experience in a supportive, client-focused firm making a real difference in people’s lives. Applicants who are available to work a minimum of four days per week may be considered.

The successful candidate will work closely with a Solicitor and wider team taking responsibility and ownership over a range of tasks across a broad range of personal injury matters (predominantly workers compensation), helping to ensure the highest quality service is delivered to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

This is a hands-on role where you will work closely with lawyers to support the progression of a broad range of personal injury claims including workers compensation, work injury damages, motor vehicle accidents (CTP), public liability and total and permanent disability. Duties will include:

• Draft and prepare legal correspondence and documentation.

• Prepare briefs to counsel and letters of instruction to medico-legal experts.

• Obtain statements from clients.

• Coordinate and manage medical and expert appointments.

• Liaise with clients, medical providers, solicitors and other stakeholders.

• Review medical records and summarising key information relevant to the claim.

• Manage deadlines and tracking key dates for court filings, medical reports, and settlement conferences.

• Maintain accurate records to support efficient team workflow.

• Electronic court filing.

• Support the client intake process and responding to enquiries.

• General administrative tasks.

Essential Skills and Experience

• 2+ years recent experience as a Paralegal working in personal injury – workers compensation experience advantageous.

• If currently studying, applicants must have at least two years remaining in their degree.

• Strong knowledge of workers compensation legislation and PIC procedures.

• A keen interest in learning and growing your career in personal injury.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Time management with ability to meet tight deadlines and manage competing priorities. 

• A genuine interest in client care and helping people.

• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive remuneration. 

• Mentorship from Principals and senior lawyers. 

• Exposure to diverse and meaningful work with real impact. 

• Hybrid working arrangements.

• Supportive team culture. 

• Be part of a growing personal injury firm. 

• A team culture that values integrity, empathy, and excellence. 

Turning Point Compensation Lawyers are leading experts in compensation law. Our firm's objective is to empower our clients to take control of their injuries and their future. We adopt a personalised approach to each case and build a personal relationship with our clients to truly understand their needs.

Apply Now

We prefer to work with candidates directly – if you're ready to grow your legal career in a firm that's making a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your CV/resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role via Seek.

Turning Point Compensation Lawyers does not accept agency submissions unless the agency is specifically contacted by a member of the recruitment team. Please do not forward candidate profiles – this will not constitute as an introduction to the firm and Turning Point Compensation Lawyers will not be liable for a fee.