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We are looking for a 4+ year PAE Senior Associate to join our high performing and successful Employers Liability team in Sydney to work alongside both our Sydney and Newcastle Partners.

Responsibilities
You will take responsibility and ownership over a range of tasks, including but not limited to:

• working on a diverse range of complex workers compensation and work injury damages matters;
• be a key contact with regular involvement with clients;
• appear in various courts and tribunals, including the Personal Injury Commission; and
• supervise and train junior lawyers.

Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will have:

• an academic qualification in law, with a current Practicing Certificate;
• a minimum of 4 years' PAE in defendant litigation, preferably in workers compensation/work injury damages matters;
• excellent analytical, drafting and communication (verbal and written) skills, with superior attention to detail; and
• experience in policy wording review/drafting.

In addition, you will:

• be an enthusiastic and personable lawyer who has a passion for client service;
• have the ability to work effectively in a team-based environment, as well as autonomously; and
• have a desire for continuous development.

About us
Here at Turks, we focus on what we do best - delivering innovative and practical solutions to the legal and business hurdles which our clients face. Our client focused approach ensures we always deliver on our promises, building relationships based on trust and collaboration.

As a specialist, commercial firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle with a reach throughout the rest of Australia, you can be confident you are getting the development, support and hands on experience to grow and sustain your successful legal career. With 36 partners and over 250 staff operating across all jurisdictions in Australia, we offer a comprehensive service to a range of clients, including government agencies, banks, insurance companies and private employers.

Us Turksters pride ourselves on our passion for excellence, teamwork, integrity and leadership, which is embodied through our values that guide us in our day to day activities and product offerings. We are committed to diversity and a culture of inclusion, recognising our differences as a source of strength and imperative to our success. Our social and people-oriented environment aims to improve our people's lives both in and outside of the workplace, which includes:

• ongoing training and development;
• team and firm wide social events;
• CSR activities, including volunteer days;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• competitive paid parental leave scheme and return to work benefits;
• employee achievement awards;
• discounted gym and health insurance memberships;
• plus many more!

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our recruitment team at Employment@turkslegal.com.au

For more information, visit turkslegal.com.au

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