Description:
Legal Specialist EML is a leading Workers Compensation and Personal Injury Claims Management business. Our goal is to help people get their lives back through ongoing support during their return-to-work journey . We continue to experience ongoing growth and now have over 4,000 dedicated employees . We foster a learning culture that allows for us to continually invest in our employees ensuring a long-term career here at EML.THE OPPORTUNITY
As part of our diverse team based in Sydney , you will help make a positive impact on someone's life every day. You will feel great satisfaction knowing your talent and hard work has a purpose.
The purpose of this role is to assist with the preparation and strategic management of work injury damages (WID) claims, manage litigation, and other legally based claims, undertake legal project work and support a structured review of a portfolio of claims that drive performance outcomes and support the technical capability uplift of the business.
The role reports to the Legal Manager. Working as part of a Claims Business Unit this role will be responsible for ensuring EML performance targets and organisational objectives are met while providing a high level of service delivery to our stakeholders.
This will be a permanent, full time role based in the Sydney or Newcastle office. You will help make a positive impact on someone's life every day. You will feel great satisfaction knowing your talent and hard work has a purpose.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide legal advice on legislative, regulatory, legal, policy and guidelines requirements affecting workers' compensation claims and employer premium to enable sound, evidence-based and legally accurate decision making.
- Managing, assisting, and reviewing legal advice including common law damages claims and statutory workers' compensation benefits.
- Keeping up to date with case law and precedents affecting claims, premium and the scheme.
- Provide assistance with advice and/or drafting of legal notices and correspondence.
- Participate in the strategic portfolio review of claims.
- Have oversight and support legal panel referrals ensuring high level of legal advice.
ABOUT YOU
- Preferably 3 years PQE, including legal practice in a Workers Compensation team managing Workers Compensation Commission litigation, work injury damages matter and advising in Workers Compensation claims
- Demonstrated experience in a similar legal role working within in a fast-paced business environment
- Current unrestricted NSW practice certificate highly regarded.
- Strong drafting experience, including notices and submissions
- Strong people and stakeholder management skills and experience
WHAT WE OFFER
We stand together as equals. EML is an equal opportunity employer so by coming to work for us, you will be part of a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. We are committed to maintaining a workplace where everyone feels valued and where we show respect, integrity and honesty.
EML provides career opportunities and great employee benefits, including:
- A vibrant, collaborative innovative team culture
- Flexibility with opportunity to WFH when you are fully trained in your role.
- A corporate wellbeing program with discounted health insurance and gym membership
- Access to discounts at over 350 retailers through our Rewards Hub program
- Entitlement to an annual tenure and performance-based recognition reward
- Comprehensive learning and development support
- Companywide events to celebrate success.
- Quarterly Reward and Recognition Awards
- Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave, plus super
We value our people and are committed to supporting our employees by investing in their professional development and providing generous employee benefits. If this position is of interest to you, please . Job ID JR34
25 Apr 2024;
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