Personal Injury & Compensation Paralegal

Our client, a distinguished personal injury and compensation litigation law firm, 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.

We're now entering an exciting growth phase, with new opportunities opening as our practice continues to expand. It's the perfect time to join us and be part of the next chapter.

At our client, 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 Role

We are seeking a career paralegal or legal assistant who is eager to develop their expertise in personal injury law.

A significant portion of our client base requires assistance in Vietnamese. As a result, fluency in spoken Vietnamese is essential for this role to enable effective communication with clients and third parties.

You will work closely with our Principal Solicitor and broader legal team across a diverse range of personal injury matters.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Liaising with Vietnamese speaking clients regarding appointments, updates, documentation and general enquiries
• Translating and explaining legal processes to clients in Vietnamese where required
• Preparing and lodging forms, applications and funding requests with the Independent Review Office (IRO) and Personal Injury Commission (PIC)
• Liaising with barristers, medical providers, insurers and external solicitors
• Drafting correspondence and legal documents using LEAP
• Assisting with settlement conferences, hearings and file preparation

What We're Looking For

• 1+ years' experience in personal injury law (workers compensation, motor accidents or similar)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A team player who can also run with things independently
• Comfortable with deadlines and file management
• Tech savvy with Microsoft Office, Adobe and LEAP
• Familiarity with the Personal Injury Commission (PIC), Independent Review Office (IRO), or NSW Online Registry is a bonus
• Fluency in spoken Vietnamese is essential

Why Join Us?

• Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience plus performance bonuses
• Flexible working arrangements
• A down-to-earth, friendly team (we work hard but back each other)
• Direct mentorship from experienced solicitors and support staff
• Genuine career growth opportunities as our firm continues to expand
• Opportunity to work from our future Sydney CBD office location