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WorkCover Lawyer 2-5 years PAE

About Our Firm

Founded in 1981, Zaparas Lawyers has a proud tradition of service as a family business supporting clients in compensable injury.  Our strong Firm ethos is underscored by believing in a society where all individuals have appropriate redress when they suffer loss.  In support of this ethos we do everything in our power to make the legal process as open, uncomplicated and as non-frightening for our clients as possible. By providing the best advice we achieve just compensation for clients and earn a strong reputation in our field.

The Position 

As an experienced WorkCover lawyer, you will be working within a team and be mentored by a Senior Lawyer. You will work on your own client portfolio with a mix of challenging and complex matters and be responsible for carrying out a variety of legal tasks and providing exceptional client service both face to face, telephone, and video conferencing. This position is suitable for someone who has had hands-on experience in personal injury law and is ready to take their career to the next level. 

The opportunity

A great opportunity has arisen for a full-time WorkCover Lawyer to join our WorkCover team at our Cranbourne office. 

The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice and services to our clients within specialist legal practice areas. The role involves legal research, precedent, gathering evidence, and preparing pleadings in court. The role has significant interaction with clients requiring positive client relationships, explaining the legal process as well as instructing other legal practitioners and administrative personnel as required. It includes taking instructions directly from clients, providing advice, and appearing and instructing in Court.

The Successful Applicant

• Perform file work, draft legal/court documents, prepare and compile briefs and court judgments.
• Prepare matters for Conciliation, Medical Panel, and Court.
• Appear and advocate for clients at directions hearings, conciliations, pre-issue conferences, VCAT conferences, and the like.
• Attend client meetings, court, or barrister conferences.
• Take instructions from clients, provide legal assistance/advice to clients via face-to-face or telephone including information on statutory benefits and serious injury applications.
• Carry out a variety of legal tasks associated with the practice area/s and oversee delegated work of assigned Administrative Staff.

Culture

Zaparas is well known for our welcoming, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture founded on our firm values which are respect for others and self, honesty, integrity, and legal excellence. You will be working in a close-knit team with supportive and friendly supervisors. You will engage in meaningful work to bring positive change for our clients and exceed their expectations in delivering excellent legal service. 

Benefits 

• KPI Bonus scheme 
• Flexible work arrangements - one day working from home per week.
• Career progression and learning and development opportunities.
• Extensive health and well-being program including mental health awareness and mindfulness training, Employee Assistance Program, yearly flu shots, and skin checks.
• Additional annual leave during the end of year shut down period.

WorkCover Lawyer 3-5 years PAE

About Our Firm

Founded in 1981, Zaparas Lawyers has a proud tradition of service as a family business supporting clients in compensable injury.  Our strong Firm ethos is underscored by believing in a society where all individuals have appropriate redress when they suffer loss.  In support of this ethos we do everything in our power to make the legal process as open, uncomplicated and as non-frightening for our clients as possible. By providing the best advice we achieve just compensation for clients and earn a strong reputation in our field.

The Position 

As an experienced WorkCover lawyer, you will be working within a team and be mentored by a Senior Lawyer. You will work on your own client portfolio with a mix of challenging and complex matters and be responsible for carrying out a variety of legal tasks and providing exceptional client service both face to face, telephone, and video conferencing. This position is suitable for someone who has had hands-on experience in personal injury law and is ready to take their career to the next level. 

The opportunity

A great opportunity has arisen for two full-time WorkCover Lawyers to join our WorkCover team at our Werribee office. 

The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice and services to our clients within specialist legal practice areas. The role involves legal research, precedent, gathering evidence, and preparing pleadings in court. The role has significant interaction with clients requiring positive client relationships, explaining the legal process as well as instructing other legal practitioners and administrative personnel as required. It includes taking instructions directly from clients, providing advice, and appearing and instructing in Court.

The Successful Applicant

• Perform file work, draft legal/court documents, prepare and compile briefs and court judgments.
• Prepare matters for Conciliation, Medical Panel, and Court.
• Appear and advocate for clients at directions hearings, conciliations, pre-issue conferences, VCAT conferences, and the like.
• Attend client meetings, court, or barrister conferences.
• Take instructions from clients, provide legal assistance/advice to clients via face-to-face or telephone including information on statutory benefits and serious injury applications.
• Carry out a variety of legal tasks associated with the practice area/s and oversee delegated work of assigned Administrative Staff.

Culture

Zaparas is well known for our welcoming, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture founded on our firm values which are respect for others and self, honesty, integrity, and legal excellence. You will be working in a close-knit team with supportive and friendly supervisors. You will engage in meaningful work to bring positive change for our clients and exceed their expectations in delivering excellent legal service. 

Benefits 

• KPI Bonus scheme 
• Flexible work arrangements - one day working from home per week.
• Career progression and learning and development opportunities.
• Extensive health and well-being program including mental health awareness and mindfulness training, Employee Assistance Program, yearly flu shots, and skin checks.
• Additional annual leave during the end of year shut down period.

About Our Firm

Founded in 1981, Zaparas Lawyers has a proud tradition of service as a family business supporting clients in compensable injury. Our strong Firm ethos is underscored by believing in a society where all individuals have appropriate redress when they suffer loss. In support of this ethos we do everything in our power to make the legal process as open, uncomplicated, and as non-frightening for our clients as possible. By providing the best advice we achieve just compensation for clients and earn a strong reputation in our field. Our firm has a genuine commitment and care for our people, our clients, and our community. 

The Opportunity

We are looking for a full-time Legal Assistant to join our WorkCover team at our Werribee office. 

You will provide crucial administrative support by carrying out a range of secretarial tasks which will assist the functioning of one or more practice groups. You will be responsible for a range of legal support and administration accountabilities as assigned by your supervisors. These include but are not limited to:

• Developing an understanding of the litigation procedures in the respective department.
• Opening new files, preparing letters and correspondence, drafting medical-legal letters of instruction, compiling briefs and court documents
• Compiling briefs and court documents.
• File management - proactively liaising with the supervising solicitor and relevant parties to advance files.
• General administration and filing.
• Monitoring critical dates to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain calendars and diary appointments.
• Responding to general client and stakeholder enquiries via telephone and face to face.

The Successful Applicant

The Legal Assistant position at Zaparas will be both challenging and rewarding. We are looking for someone who:

• Is a self-motivated individual who can work efficiently.
• Has excellent communication skills and the ability to deal sensitively and confidently with clients.
• Has great attention to detail and is able to complete tasks to a high standard.
• Is a team player who is willing to share knowledge and help their peers.
• Minimum 3 years previous experience in a recognised personal injury firm is desirable.
• Experience working WorkCover preferred.

Culture

Zaparas is well known for our welcoming, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture founded on our firm values which are respect for others and self, honesty, integrity, and legal excellence. You will be working in a close-knit team with supportive and friendly supervisors. You will engage in meaningful work to bring positive change for our clients and exceed their expectations in delivering excellent legal client service. 

Benefits 

• Flexible work arrangements - one day working from home per week.
• Access to a bonus structure for all our employees 
• Career progression and learning and development opportunities.
• Extensive health and wellbeing program including mental health awareness and mindfulness training, Employee Assistance Program, yearly flu shots, and skin checks.
• Additional annual leave during the end of year shut down period.

About Our Firm

Founded in 1981, Zaparas Lawyers has a proud tradition of service as a family business supporting clients in compensable injury. Our strong Firm ethos is underscored by believing in a society where all individuals have appropriate redress when they suffer loss. In support of this ethos we do everything in our power to make the legal process as open, uncomplicated, and as non-frightening for our clients as possible. By providing the best advice we achieve just compensation for clients and earn a strong reputation in our field. Our firm has a genuine commitment and care for our people, our clients, and our community. 

The Opportunity

We are looking for a full-time Legal Assistant to join our WorkCover team at our Epping office. 

You will provide crucial administrative support by carrying out a range of secretarial tasks which will assist the functioning of one or more practice groups. You will be responsible for a range of legal support and administration accountabilities as assigned by your supervisors. These include but are not limited to:

• Developing an understanding of the litigation procedures in the respective department.
• Opening new files, preparing letters and correspondence, drafting medical-legal letters of instruction, compiling briefs and court documents
• Compiling briefs and court documents.
• File management - proactively liaising with the supervising solicitor and relevant parties to advance files.
• General administration and filing.
• Monitoring critical dates to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain calendars and diary appointments.
• Responding to general client and stakeholder enquiries via telephone and face to face.

The Successful Applicant

The Legal Assistant position at Zaparas will be both challenging and rewarding. We are looking for someone who:

• Is a self-motivated individual who can work efficiently.
• Has excellent communication skills and the ability to deal sensitively and confidently with clients.
• Has great attention to detail and is able to complete tasks to a high standard.
• Is a team player who is willing to share knowledge and help their peers.
• Minimum 3 years previous experience in a recognised personal injury firm is desirable.
• Experience working WorkCover preferred.

Culture

Zaparas is well known for our welcoming, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture founded on our firm values which are respect for others and self, honesty, integrity, and legal excellence. You will be working in a close-knit team with supportive and friendly supervisors. You will engage in meaningful work to bring positive change for our clients and exceed their expectations in delivering excellent legal client service. 

Benefits 

• Flexible work arrangements - one day working from home per week.
• Access to a bonus structure for all our employees 
• Career progression and learning and development opportunities.
• Extensive health and wellbeing program including mental health awareness and mindfulness training, Employee Assistance Program, yearly flu shots, and skin checks.
• Additional annual leave during the end of year shut down period.

About Our Firm

Founded in 1981, Zaparas Lawyers has a proud tradition of service as a family business supporting clients in compensable injury.  Our strong Firm ethos is underscored by believing in a society where all individuals have appropriate redress when they suffer loss.  In support of this ethos we do everything in our power to make the legal process as open, uncomplicated and as non-frightening for our clients as possible. By providing the best advice we achieve just compensation for clients and earn a strong reputation in our field.

We are looking for a full-time Junior Administration Assistant to join our Oakleigh office. This is an entry-level role. 

The Opportunity

You will provide crucial administrative support by carrying out a range of secretarial tasks which will assist the functioning of one or more practice groups. You will be responsible for a range of legal support and administration accountabilities as assigned by your supervisors. These include but are not limited to:

• Opening new files, preparing letters and correspondence, drafting medical legal letters of instruction, compiling briefs and court documents.
• File management - proactively liaising with the supervising solicitor and relevant parties to advance files.
• General administration and filing.
• Monitoring critical dates to ensure deadlines are met.
• Diary management.
• Handling general client and stakeholder enquiries via telephone and face to face.

The Successful Applicant

The Junior Administration Assistant position at Zaparas will be both challenging and rewarding. We are looking for someone who:

• Is a self-motivated individual who can work efficiently.
• Has excellent communication skills and the ability to deal sensitively and confidently with clients.
• Has great attention to detail and is able to complete tasks to a high standard.
• Is a team player who is willing to share knowledge and help their peers.
• Relevant qualification in legal administration is desirable.

Culture

Zaparas is well known for our welcoming, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture founded on our firm values which are respect for others and self, honesty and integrity, and legal excellence. You will be working in a close-knit team with supportive and friendly supervisors. You will engage in meaningful work to bring positive change for our clients and exceed their expectations in delivery excellent legal client service. 

Benefits 

• Flexible work arrangements - one day working from home per week.
• Access to a bonus structure for all our employees. 
• Career progression and learning and development opportunities.
• Extensive health and well-being program including mental health awareness and mindfulness training, Employee Assistance Program, yearly flu shots, and skin checks.
• Additional annual leave during the end-of-year shut down period.

About Our Firm

Founded in 1981, Zaparas Lawyers has a proud tradition of service as a family business supporting clients in compensable injury. Our strong Firm ethos is underscored by believing in a society where all individuals have appropriate redress when they suffer loss. In support of this ethos we do everything in our power to make the legal process as open, uncomplicated, and as non-frightening for our clients as possible. By providing the best advice we achieve just compensation for clients and earn a strong reputation in our field. Our firm has a genuine commitment and care for our people, our clients, and our community. 

The Opportunity

We are looking for a full-time Legal Assistant to join our WorkCover team at our Cranbourne office. 

You will provide crucial administrative support by carrying out a range of secretarial tasks which will assist the functioning of one or more practice groups. You will be responsible for a range of legal support and administration accountabilities as assigned by your supervisors. These include but are not limited to:

• Developing an understanding of the litigation procedures in the respective department.
• Opening new files, preparing letters and correspondence, drafting medical-legal letters of instruction, compiling briefs and court documents
• Compiling briefs and court documents.
• File management - proactively liaising with the supervising solicitor and relevant parties to advance files.
• General administration and filing.
• Monitoring critical dates to ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain calendars and diary appointments.
• Responding to general client and stakeholder enquiries via telephone and face to face.

The Successful Applicant

The Legal Assistant position at Zaparas will be both challenging and rewarding. We are looking for someone who:

• Is a self-motivated individual who can work efficiently.
• Has excellent communication skills and the ability to deal sensitively and confidently with clients.
• Has great attention to detail and is able to complete tasks to a high standard.
• Is a team player who is willing to share knowledge and help their peers.
• Minimum 3 years previous experience in a recognised personal injury firm is desirable.
• Experience working WorkCover preferred.

Culture

Zaparas is well known for our welcoming, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture founded on our firm values which are respect for others and self, honesty, integrity, and legal excellence. You will be working in a close-knit team with supportive and friendly supervisors. You will engage in meaningful work to bring positive change for our clients and exceed their expectations in delivering excellent legal client service. 

Benefits 

• Flexible work arrangements - one day working from home per week.
• Access to a bonus structure for all our employees.
• Career progression and learning and development opportunities.
• Extensive health and well-being program including mental health awareness and mindfulness training, Employee Assistance Program, yearly flu shots, and skin checks.
• Additional annual leave during the end of year shut down period.

About Our Firm

Founded in 1981, Zaparas Lawyers has a proud tradition of service as a family business supporting clients in compensable injury.  Our strong Firm ethos is underscored by believing in a society where all individuals have appropriate redress when they suffer loss.  In support of this ethos we do everything in our power to make the legal process as open, uncomplicated, and as non-frightening for our clients as possible. By providing the best advice we achieve just compensation for clients and earn a strong reputation in our field.

We are looking for full-time Senior Legal Assistant to join the WorkCover team at our Oakleigh office. 

The Opportunity

You will be responsible for carrying out a range of secretarial tasks and higher end legal support duties as assigned by your supervisor. This include but not limit to:

• Solid understanding of the litigation procedures associated to WorkCover. Whilst Occupational Disease experience is preferred it is not necessary and training will be provided.
• Opening new files, preparing letters and correspondence, drafting medical legal letters of instruction, compiling briefs and court documents.
• File management - proactively liaising with the supervising solicitor and relevant parties to advance files.
• Ability to conduct research and investigate clients' terminal and/or progressive conditions. 
• Developing and maintaining billing systems.
• Monitoring critical dates to ensure deadlines are met.
• Diary management
• Handling general client requests and other in-bound callers via telephone and face to face.
• Assisting with project work and in training of legal assistants where necessary.

The Successful Applicant

The Senior Legal Assistant position at Zaparas will be both challenging and rewarding. We are looking for someone with a strong legal background who wants to step up in a senior role which will provide variety in their daily work.

• You are a self-motivated individual who can work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• You have excellent communication skills and the ability to deal sensitively and confidently with clients.
• You have great attention to detail and are able to complete tasks to a high standard.
• You are a team player who is willing to share knowledge and deliver exceptional client service to clients.
• Background in science/medical/research preferable but not essential. 
• Minimum 5 years previous experience in a recognised personal injury firm preferred but not necessary.
• Occupational Disease experience preferred but not necessary. 

Culture

Zaparas is well known for our welcoming, collaborative and inclusive workplace culture founded on our firm values which are respect for others and self, honesty and integrity, and legal excellence. You will be working in a close-knit team with supportive and friendly supervisors. You will engage in meaningful work to bring positive change for our clients and exceed their expectations in delivery excellent legal client service. 

Benefits 

• Flexible work arrangements - one day working from home per week.
• Career progression and learning and development opportunities.
• Extensive health and well-being program including mental health awareness and mindfulness training, Employee Assistance Program, yearly flu shots and skin checks.
• Additional annual leave during the end of year shut down period.