Lawyer / Associate - Personal Injury

A well established and growing national plaintiff firm is looking to welcome a Personal Injury Lawyer to its expanding teams across multiple states.

With strong workflow and continued growth, this is an excellent opportunity for you to build hands on experience in high quality personal injury matters, supported by experienced practitioners in a collaborative environment.

The Role
You’ll work closely with senior lawyers and Directors on a range of plaintiff personal injury matters, gaining exposure to complex files while progressively developing your own caseload.

This is a hands on, development focused role where you’ll be supported through a structured, team-based environment with direct mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist on and progressively manage plaintiff personal injury files
• Draft correspondence, court documents, and briefs
• Liaise with clients, experts, and insurers
• Support senior lawyers on complex and higher value matters
• Build confidence in file management and client interaction

About You

• 0-3 years PQE with exposure to personal injury law (plaintiff experience highly regarded)
• Strong interest in building a long term career in plaintiff PI
• Organised, proactive, and eager to learn
• Confident communicator with a genuine interest in helping clients
• Ability to work collaboratively within a close knit team

The Environment

• Supportive team based structure with one on one guidance from senior lawyers
• Clear progression pathways as the firm continues to grow
• Opportunity to gain exposure to high value and complex matters early on
• Collaborative culture with approachable leadership

Benefits

• Hybrid working model (flexibility to work from home after initial onboarding)
• Strong focus on training, mentoring, and career development
• Growing firm with genuine opportunities for advancement
• Meaningful work helping plaintiff clients achieve outcomes

This firm takes a flexible, candidate first approach to hiring, meaning your role will be shaped around your experience and potential. It’s an ideal opportunity for an early career lawyer looking to develop quickly, gain real responsibility, and be supported every step of the way.

Apply now or reach out to Lauren Benstead on (03) 9077 7491 or via email lauren.benstead@engagepersonnel.com.au for a confidential chat.

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