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Senior Lawyer (WorkCover)
Workcover; Insurance and Risk Branch; Crown Law; Brisbane
12 month temporary Senior Lawyer opportunity in the WorkCover team at Crown Law.
Intellectually stimulating, professionally engaging, personally rewarding & lifestyle accommodating is the basis of a career with Crown Law. With five legal branches & 15 teams, a broad range of legal services are offered with many opportunities.
You will enjoy a flexible working environment with excellent employment conditions.
We offer competitive salary packages & generous superannuation. Other benefits include part-time arrangements, flexible working hours, various leave provisions, telecommuting, reward/recognition programs & employee assistance schemes.
Crown Law is committed to the personal/professional development of all staff, providing a number of programs to help staff reach their full potential.
Our values are - Integrity, Excellence, Respect and Responsibility
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Justice & Legal |
| Classification | PO5 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City |
| Job ad reference | QLD/651502/25 |
| Closing date | 14-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | 12 months with possibility of extension |
| Contact person | Andrew Ward |
| Contact details | Phone: 3031 5668 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role:
12 month temporary Senior Lawyer opportunity in the WorkCover team at Crown Law
Your key responsibilities:
- Conduct a professional legal practice and undertake the range of legal work completed by the team.
- When required, provide supervision and guidance to other members of the practice in conduct of legal matters.
- As required, assist in:
- the provision of legal training to officers of client departments and Crown Law
- promoting Crown Law services to client departments
- the provision of specialist advice and guidance on questions of law and practice to client departments and other officers within the legal practice group
- liaising with officers of government departments, corporations and instrumentalities
- negotiating skilfully in tough situations, winning concessions without damaging relationships
- writing and communicating succinctly in a variety of settings to convey messages that will achieve a desired effect.
- Participate in and maintain a proactive approach to self development
- Comply at all times with the office standards
- In addition to the relevant Workers' Compensation legislation, applicants should be familiar with or have knowledge of the following legislation:
- Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002
- Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994
- Civil Liability Act 2003.
- Have an extensive knowledge of the Uniform Civil Procedure Rules and be familiar with the rules of the Federal and High Court.
Skills & Experience:
To succeed in this role, you will have
- admission as a Legal Practitioner of the Supreme Court of Queensland;
- a minimum of 5 years relevant PAE experience
- working knowledge of Workers' Compensation legislation, as well be familiar with Personal Injuries Proceedings Act 2002, Motor Accident Insurance Act 1994 and Civil Liability Act 2003;
- strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage complex matters and client relationships; and
- demonstrated capacity to manage more complex files with minimal supervision.
Applications to remain current for 12 months.
Job Ad Reference: QLD/651502/25
Closing Date: Thursday, 14th August 2025
Further information
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