Personal Injury Solicitor

Who we are:

Multiple award winning (Doyle's Recommended, Winner of the Local Business Award for Legal Services, Local Business Awards Business of the Year and Finalist for Australian Small Business Champions Awards), Gajic Lawyers is a Personal Injury Specialist firm approaching 40 years experience in Personal Injury Compensation law. We service multiple states and are specialized in the delivery of fast and precise work in the field of personal injury.

Our dedication to our clients is our key focus and what drives people to join us in delivering quality service. We are committed to providing the best service no matter where the client is located and this is made all the easier with the technology we have in place.

We are fast paced and high performing and our teams are backed by extensive workflow, precedents and a culture that motivates.

The position:

Seeking a full time Personal Injury Solicitor experienced in MVA claims.

What you will be doing:

1. Instigate and have the conduct of legal proceedings;

2. Provide comprehensive legal advice on a wide range of legal matters;

3. Preparation and management of matters associated with personal injury. This will include, but is not limited to: draft legal documents and correspondence, file management, contact with clients, court hearings, conferences and teleconferences & views; 

4. Brief Counsel as appropriate;

5. Taking initial client enquiries

6. Attending counsel conferences, Barrister calls, Informal settlement conferences and other conferences that relate to matter progression.

7. Advise, instruct and allocate work to the team; monitor output and review the working practice;

8. Ensure that the team is able to complete matters to a standard required by the firm.

9. Provide direction and support to team members. This extends to supervising matters and tasks and giving feedback.

10. Understand and communicate to the team monthly objectives in relation to status of all matters, especially in relation to completed matters.

11. Instruct, guide and support your team towards achieving KPI.

12. Allocating and monitoring team workflow and ensuring consistent performance.
    

We are looking for:

1. 2-4 years post admission experience working on NSW Motor Vehicle Accident claims (Plaintiff). Salary is dependent on experience.

2. Professional, respectful and able to work within a high performing team.

3. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

4. Excellent grammar, writing and verbal communication skills.

5. Demonstrated ability to plan ahead and work towards deadlines.

6. Able to work both autonomously and within a team.

7. Excellent time management skills.

8. Strong organisational and team management skills.

9. Experience in using Microsoft products including as Word, Outlook, Excel, Sharepoint and MS Teams.

10. Experience in using the Affinity practice management system would be beneficial but not critical.

11. Performance and target driven.

12. Full time candidates only.

Benefits and perks

• Health days.

• Online shopping discounts.

• Employee recognition events.

• Firm functions and social events.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Access to learning material including relevant seminars and conferences.

• Firm paid continual learning and development.

• Gym membership subsidies.

• Casual Fridays.

• Celebrating staff milestones.

Location:

Parramatta, NSW