About Us
Redlich’s (a division of Holding Redlich) is a specialist personal injury law firm in Victoria, with particular expertise in claims for work injuries, injuries sustained in transport accidents and injuries suffered in public places.
For more than 50 years, we have been helping injured Victorians access the compensation they need to get their lives back on track. We take on many different types of cases and represent all parts of the community, including people who find it difficult to afford a lawyer or who speak a language other than English. Some of our lawyers speak different languages including Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin), Vietnamese and Greek.
Our firm’s approach to providing legal services is centered around the needs of the client. Being boutique in size, our team can be agile and responsive to our client’s requests and provide a tailored approach to existing and new clients.
About the Team
The Redlich’s team is made up of industry leaders and accredited specialists who regularly meet and collaborate to ensure excellent client outcomes.
Our lawyers work closely with paralegals and administrative staff to ensure that our clients receive timely expert advice in a critical time of need. We are an outgoing, friendly, and tight-knit team that offers work/ life balance through a social and dynamic work environment.
About the Role
We are seeking a Vietnamese speaking lawyer, ideally with 2-4 years PAE in personal injury law litigation. Located in our Springvale office the role offers the opportunity to manage a variety of work including WorkCover, TAC, Public Liability and Superannuation TPD claims. You will express a passion for these areas and seek to provide exceptional client service in all that you do.
We are open to people looking for full or part time work and we are able to offer flexible working arrangements.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated lawyer seeking to develop and grow their career in a supportive environment while undertaking varied and interesting work.
On a day-to-day basis you can expect the role to include:
- Managing a portfolio of personal injury claims primarily Worker’s Compensation from instruction through to settlement
- Meet with clients and take instructions
- Provide clear and coherent verbal and written advice to clients
- Draft court documentation
- Attend settlement conferences, mediation and Court
- Liaise with clients, defendant lawyers, barristers, insurers, medical practitioners, liability experts investigators etc
- Work collaboratively with legal assistants and team.
About You
We are seeking an engaged lawyer with experience in WorkCover given this will make up the predominance of the work undertaken. We also undertake TAC, Public Liability and Superannuation TPD claims, so any experience in these areas would be advantageous but by no means is this essential.
You will also be passionate about supporting clients and playing a hands-on role.
To be successful in this position you will possess the following skills and attributes:
- Prior experience in managing files autonomously
- Exposure to litigation and advocacy, or the desire to further develop advocacy skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to tailor communication to best suit your audience
- High level drafting, written and oral communication, including fluency in spoken Vietnamese
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong work ethic, drive and initiative
- Ability to build rapport with clients, stakeholders and colleagues
- An engaged team player with a positive attitude and genuine interest in assisting others to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients
- Ability to assist and impart knowledge with less experienced lawyers.
This role presents great file autonomy and the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting personal injury matters.
How to Apply
To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Zoe Discombe, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 03 9321 9802.
To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and submit an up-to-date CV, academic transcripts and cover letter outlining why you are both interested and suited to the role.
We reserve the right to close advertising earlier at our discretion.
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