Workers Compensation - Senior Associate

Location: Adelaide 

Contract Type: Permanent 

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history.  We're known for our legal and consulting expertise - and for our inclusive and authentic character.

Our purpose is to create sustainable value with our clients, people and communities.  That means we have a proud history of providing excellence to clients, nurturing our people and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

We value excellence, curiosity and collaboration.  Clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach.  Our clients include government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas.  

As a highly valued employee we will also provide you with a wide range of benefits. To view our benefits, please copy this link into your browser https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/Employee-Benefits-Brochure-2023.ashx

Your role

Our depth of local and national experience is clearly demonstrated by our national statutory compensation management team. In our Adelaide office, our team acts for ReturnToWorkSA and its agents EML and Gallagher Bassett.

We are currently looking for a Senior Associate, preferably with knowledge of the Return to Work Act, although candidates with experience in adjacent jurisdictions such as insurance, personal injuries litigation and HR/IR are encouraged to apply.

This fast paced and dynamic role will require you to provide advice and representation at the South Australian Employment Tribunal in relation to the Return to Work Act .

What we are looking for

• A passionate and commercially astute individual with a genuine interest in building a successful career in statutory compensation law;
• Someone with sound client and file management skills who understands the importance of providing technically excellent advice in a timely manner;
• A practitioner with the maturity and self-motivation to be responsible for the day to day management of litigation files with the assistance of a mentor as appropriate;
• A confident individual who is comfortable with oral advocacy at conciliation and directions on a regular basis; and
• A good team player who appreciates the importance of collegiality and collaboration.

Why MinterEllison

We offer flexible working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working and a range of social, financial and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to apply

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact [email protected].