Senior Associate - Workers Compensation / Statutory Compensation

Location: Melbourne 

Contract Type: Permanent 

Statutory Compensation | Senior Associate  

• Join our industry leading statutory compensation management team
• Run your own conciliations, trials and appeals
• Free gym membership, up to 20% bonus

Work for WorkSafe Victoria and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC).  High performing team where your career development is a priority

About Us

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 www.minterellison.com/-/media//Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/MinterEllison-Employee-Benefits-2024.ashx

Your role

Our depth of local and national experience is clearly demonstrated by our national statutory compensation management team. In our Melbourne office, our team acts for the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and WorkSafe Victoria.

We are currently looking for a Senior Associate to join our team. You will have knowledge of the Transport Accident Act 1986, the Accident Compensation Act and the Work Injury Rehabilitation and Compensation Act. Candidates who have managed busy litigation portfolios and with experience in adjacent jurisdictions such as insurance, personal injuries litigation and HR/IR are encouraged to apply.

These fast paced and dynamic roles will require you to provide advice and representation in matters that could be in VCAT, The Magistrates Court of Victoria, County Court of Victoria and The Supreme Court of Victoria.

We are looking for lawyers with:

• A minimum of 5 years of post-admission experience.
• A strong track record and passion for a thriving career in statutory compensation law.
• Profound expertise in client and file management, coupled with a commitment to delivering technically excellent advice promptly.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with a strong client focus and demonstrated ability to form enduring relationships with peers, clients and industry experts.
• The ability to manage litigation files with autonomy, demonstrating maturity and self-motivation, yet open to guidance and mentorship when needed.
• Confidence in regular oral advocacy at settlement conferences and directions hearings on a regular basis; and
• Good team player values who appreciate 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 are currently a MinterEllison employee, please apply through the internal careers page.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact Miriam.Harner@minterellison.com.