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 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.

Working closely with the team Manager and the broader Legal Team, the purpose of this role is to provide advice and manage litigation in the PIC efficiently and effectively, to support the Business Unit operational teams with complex matters, and to provide advice in s151Z recovery claims. Working as part of a IfNSW 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 full-time, permanent position based in the Sydney office, with flexibility to work from home up to 3 days.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing and oversight of all IfNSW statutory litigation including all relevant authorization processes, referral of instructions to the legal panel, claims management actions, evidence requests, attending teleconferences and hearings, providing instructions and reporting outcomes.
• Provide sound advice on legislative, regulatory, legal, policy and guideline requirements affecting workers’ compensation claims to enable sound, evidence-based and legally accurate decision making.
• Managing, assisting, and reviewing legal advice including s151Z recovery litigation and litigated statutory workers’ compensation claims.
• Oversight of all legal referrals and advices (including general strategy advice and recovery)
• Review of and responding to legal mail as necessary
• Keeping up to date with case law and precedents affecting claims, premium and the scheme.
• Providing practical technical advice about strategic management, both generally and in relation to specific claims.

ABOUT YOU

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role with strong claims management experience including litigation, working within a personal injury environment.
• Excellent understanding of the Workers compensation legislation and the associated regulations (pre and post 2012 legislative amendments).
• Applicable tertiary legal qualifications.
• Admission and legal practice experience highly regarded.

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 diverse and collaborative team culture like no other
• Flexibility to work from home to support work/life balance
• A corporate wellbeing program with discounted health insurance and gym membership
• Generous discounts from over 350 retailers through our RewardsHub program
• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential
• Access to support and counselling services with work or personal matters, through our Employee Assistance Program
• Companywide events to stay connected and celebrate success
• Entitlement to annual company incentive scheme + salary reviews
• 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 apply now.