Paralegal - IDT

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About The Role

We are currently looking for an experienced paralegal to join our exciting new Internal Defence Team based in the Melbourne CBD. You will be an independent, confident paralegal who is also able to directly assist with the management of claims made against the Woolworths group.

Your primary focus is to provide support to internal solicitors for paralegal tasks as well as general administration on workers compensation and public liability matters.

Reporting to the Senior Solicitor (Vic) you will assist with the development of the recently commenced Internal Defence Team in Victoria, which is part of the national Internal Defence Team within the Legal Services Group of Woolworths Group Limited. This exciting development is currently 8 lawyers in Victoria, NSW and Qld, with a view to further growth in the future.

This permanent full-time role is suited to a paralegal seeking work-life balance by undertaking a mix of private practice work and administrative duties but with the benefits of an in-house position.

Key Outcomes:

• To deliver a fair outcome to Woolworths and its teams while engaging in leading edge insurance practices, including assisting Internal Defence Team solicitors with:

  • Analysis of liability and quantum, including legal research, as required

  • Arranging medico-legal assessments and preparation of medico-legal briefs as required

  • Drafting of relevant correspondence and settlement documentation

  • Drafting pleadings  and other court documents

  • Preparation of  matters for trial including briefing Counsel

  • Review of contractual documents and consideration of recovery or contribution from third parties

  • Liaising with key witnesses, undertaking investigations and collating evidence

  • Negotiations and attending settlement conferences and mediations

• Maintaining relationships with external service providers and claimants’ solicitors

• Compliance with insurer procedures and guidelines

• Managing team administration such as mail, group email, calendars, and payments

• Holiday cover for other administrative position/s within team

About you

You will have:

• Ability to work autonomously in a small team

• Google docs/MS Office knowledge

• 5+ years experience paralegal and administration in personal injury / insurance

• Strong presentation, organisation and communication skills

• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with relevant stakeholders

• Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills

• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and case law

We will offer you:

• An attractive remuneration package - including base salary, super and incentive scheme

• Flexible working environment;

• Added benefits - Including staff discount and discounted corporate healthcare options

• Training and development - We pride ourselves in helping you realise your potential

• An exciting career - As our business grows, so do the opportunities for our people

About the Legal Services Group

The Legal Services Group provides thought leadership and independent legal advice that addresses the company’s risk profile and helps guide our teams to lead the market.  We aspire to the highest of professional standards and deliver great experiences by being highly regarded advisors and business partners. We are outcome focussed and always aim to deliver exceptional legal services with a strong commercial and strategic understanding.

About us

Woolworths is a proud, home grown Australian business and employer of more than 205,000 team members. Our commitment to our team members is to create compelling reasons for them to choose Woolworths as the best place to work and grow.  There has never been a more exciting time to join us as we keep innovating and shaping the future of retail.

We value diversity and aim to create a vibrant, flexible and inclusive team and culture which reflects the communities we serve.

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