Legal Specialist (Workers Compensation)

Location: Sydney, New South Wales, Australia; hybrid work options available after probation, subject to performance

Company

EML is a specialist personal injury claims management organisation focused on helping people return to work after workplace incidents.

What you will do

• Provide legal guidance to claims teams on workers compensation legislation, policies and guidelines.
• Prepare and manage Work Injury Damages claims and statutory litigation, including matters before the Personal Injury Commission.
• Liaise with external legal providers, support litigation strategies and attend legal proceedings as an EML representative where appropriate.
• Contribute to portfolio reviews, employer presentations and legal projects across the Specialised Insurance Group.
• Monitor case law and legislative changes to support legally accurate decision-making.

Requirements

• Genuine interest in workers compensation law, with experience in workers compensation, particularly statutory claims and/or Work Injury Damages, preferred.
• Law degree in progress, or experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in a workers compensation legal practice or claims environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail, sound problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Good computer literacy, including confidence using Microsoft Office and learning new systems.
• A current NSW practising certificate is not required but will be highly regarded.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent, full-time in-house role without billable targets.
• After probation, subject to performance, choose monthly rostered days off or a 9-day fortnight.
• Fitness Passport, retailer and partner discounts, corporate wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Learning and development opportunities, annual incentive scheme and regular salary reviews.
• Recognition programs and company-wide celebration events.

Hiring process

• Apply for the Legal Specialist position through the employer's application process.