Litigation Specialist - WPI
Litigation Specialist - WPI
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Litigation Specialist - WPI
Job No: 676272
Newcastle
Max Term Full Time
Insurance
Pay Band 4
- Manage Section 66 and litigated claims
- Newcastle location
- 12 month secondment
The purpose of the role is tomanage permanent impairment and litigation aspects of Workers Compensation claims this role also involves assessing liability for alleged injuries and consequential conditions which impact permanent impairment.
Some responsibilities include:
- Effectively gather investigate and assess evidence to make soundly based decisions
- Review independent medical assessments and ensure that they are accurate adhere to relevant legislation and Guidelines and appropriately address liability issues
- Ensure that injured workers receive fair compensation for permanent impairment and the ensuing threshold-based entitlements
- Ensure that employers interests are protected by appropriate investigation and preparation of evidence regarding liability permanent impairment and litigation
- Adhere to the model litigant policy while achieving quality assessment and remuneration targets
- Represent the insurer and/or provide instructions in legal proceedings before the Personal Injury Commission and Courts
- Manage litigated claims in accordance with icare and SIRA policies and procedures.
Knowledge Qualifications and Experience:
- Degree or other tertiary qualifications in Law - preferred
- Experience in a technical role within personal injury insurance or 3 years in a Claims Advisor role (Workers Compensation or CTP) e.g. Technical Advisor Technical Specialist WPI & Litigation Specialist IDR Specialist - required
- Experience in managing high risk claims areas such as litigation WPI Work Injury Damages Section 39 claims Internal Dispute Resolutions within the NSW Workers Compensation Scheme or CTP - required
- Experience in drafting and peer reviewing dispute notices required
- Demonstrated understanding of current Workers Compensation Legislation required
- Reasonable understanding of medical terminology preferred.
If this role sounds like the challenge you have been looking for please submit an application online today.
If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace or for more information please contact for a confidential conversation.
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