Solicitor / Paralegal: Workers Compensation / Motor Accidents Compensation / TPD

Join Our Dynamic Legal Team at Ton Legal!

Ton Legal, a distinguished personal injury and compensation litigation law firm situated in Western Sydney, invites you to be part of our exceptional team. Established in 2013, we've earned our reputation as fearless advocates for our clients, taking on large insurance companies with unwavering commitment.

About Us: At Ton Legal, we are renowned experts in personal injury and compensation law, dedicated to representing our clients' best interests. With a legacy of serving thousands of satisfied clients, we are a law firm that thrives on challenging cases, delivering exceptional results and are highly esteemed by the community for our trusted expertise and exceptional customer service.

The Opportunity: We are expanding due to our continuous growth and have an exciting opening for an experienced Solicitor or Paralegal. In this role, you will primarily handle Workers Compensation, Industrial Deafness, Total and Permanent Disability (TPD), and Motor Accidents Compensation claims. As an innovative professional, you will support our Principal Solicitor and Office Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

Assisting in general office duties, managing reception, mail, filing documents and diary management etc.
Attending to new and existing client service requests and enquiries.
Liaising with Counsel, clients, insurers, insurer's solicitors and medical professionals.
Arranging conferences and briefs for Counsel.
Arranging medico-legal appointments for clients.
Preparation and lodgement of applications for funding with the Independent Review Office (IRO).
Preparation and lodgement of claim forms with the insurers (ICARE and CTP).
Preparation and lodgement of dispute resolution application forms with the Personal Injury Commission.
Preparation and lodgement of Statement of Claims and Statement of Particulars with the Courts.
Preparation of client’s matters for informal settlement conferences, Court hearings and Conciliation / Arbitration hearings in the Personal Injury Commission.
Generating editing correspondence to be sent out to Counsel, clients, insurers, insurer's solicitors and medical professionals using LEAP.
Requirements:

1+ years' experience, specifically in Workers Compensation and Motor Accidents Compensation claims.
Excellent communication, organisational and customer service skills.
Ability to work autonomously and within a team environment.
Ability to manage deadlines and handle a high volume of files.
Proficiency with the Personal Injury Commission (Pathway Portal).
Proficiency with the NSW Online Registry (Courts and Tribunals).
Proficiency with the Independent Review Office (IRO).
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Adobe Acrobat Pro and LEAP.
Applicants will have a native-level proficiency in Vietnamese (preferred but not mandatory).
Applicants will have a high-level proficiency in English.
What We Offer: Joining Ton Legal means becoming part of a renowned brand with a strong industry reputation. You'll be welcomed into a supportive, dedicated team that values and nurtures your skills. We offer a competitive salary with performance-based bonuses, along with a collaborative, empowering work environment that includes flexible working arrangements.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $60,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 16 – 40 per week

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Supplementary Pay:

Annual bonus
Performance bonus
Application Question(s):

Do you have experience working in personal injury or compensation law?
Language:

Vietnamese (Preferred)
Work Authorisation:

Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person

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