Award winning Australian private practice A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture Flexibility to balance working from home and the office
About the Company Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra and global reach. Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery.
We are also committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work.
About the Role Our team is growing and we have an opportunity for a
Senior Associate or Special Counsel
to join our Compensation Law group.
An opportunity to join Australia's most experienced compensation law practice, acting for WorkSafe Victoria within the Victorian workers' compensation scheme.
Responsibilities
End-to-end management of a portfolio of matters
Client alignment and service, including client strategy reviews
Reviewing medical and other expert material
Liaising with employers and witnesses
Researching and providing legal analysis
Running all aspects of litigation including instructing at Court
Engaging with workers' representatives, Courts, counsel, doctors, experts and other stakeholders
Preparing letters of advice
Appearing at Court, conferences and mediations
Retaining and building business
Supervising and mentoring lawyers to assist with their development
Working in partnership with senior practitioners and other team members
About You
8+ years' PAE with a primary focus on Victorian Workers' Compensation (WorkSafe) matters
Substantial experience across both common law damages and statutory benefits
Demonstrated experience acting for statutory authority clients, with a strong understanding of WorkSafe processes, expectations and decision‑making frameworks
Defendant‑side workers' compensation experience essential; this role is not suited to candidates from plaintiff‑only practice
Strong capability to operate as a trusted adviser, including at a senior stakeholder level
TAC experience valued but not essential
Demonstrated leadership capability, including supervision and mentoring of junior lawyers within a specialist compensation practice
Culture People choose Landers for our down‑to‑earth, collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.
Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy and community involvement.
We value our people and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced and fulfilled lifestyle, some of our benefits include:
Hybrid work:
work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your team
Additional leave:
take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise each year with up to five weeks of paid annual leave plus an annual wellness day
Home office, fitness & wellness allowance:
receive an annual $250 allowance in return for remote office equipment, fitness, and/or wellness expense
Tech discounts:
access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposal
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