A leading Government Agency is seeking an experienced  Litigation Specialist with Workers Compensation experience to be part of an innovative team. 

Assisting the Litigation Leader you will be responsible for:- 

• Managing specified litigation matters.
• Drive successful outcomes and avoid unnecessary disputes.
• Use and update the relevant claims management and customer relationship systems.
• Determine when to engage, instruct and manage legal provider services performance on specified litigation.
• Engage with, consult and manage communications (including settlement options/litigation strategy)
• Work with the Dispute Resolution teams and other internal stakeholders to achieve positive customer outcomes.
• Research and prepare position papers 
• Keep abreast and ahead of specified litigation or decision making trends to ensure that potential impacts are anticipated and managed.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and attributes:- 

• Admission as a legal practitioner to the Supreme Court of NSW with a current practising certificate (desirable)
• Expert knowledge in common law, work injury damages and/or dust disease claims 
• Extensive experience in litigation on workers compensation related practice or government 
• Comprehensive understanding of workers insurance legislation combined with a solid working understanding the operation of the NSW workers insurance scheme
• Excellent relationship management, interpersonal and leadership skills
• An open minded consultative approach
• Ability to creatively solve problems
• Ability to tailor communications and approach to the specific customer, regardless of whether they are an individual or representative of a company
• Passionate about providing quality service and outcomes to our customers with a focus on empathy

This is an excellent opportunity to further advance your career with an employer of choice 
Interested applicants please forward your resume to: