Litigation Specialist

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Sydney - Australia

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 26 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Litigation Specialist

Job No: 678211

Sydney - Inner Suburbs & CBD

Permanent Full Time

Insurance Legal

Pay Band 4

  • Manage Section 66 and litigated claims
  • Maintain a strong relationship with key parties within icare and adhere to any directives and reporting requirements
  • Sydney CBD location / hybrid wfh

About the role:

The Litigation Specialist position involves managing permanent impairment and litigation aspects of Workers Compensation claims and assessingliability for alleged injuries and consequential conditions which impact permanent impairment.

What youll do (not limited to):

  • 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 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.

What youll bring:

  • 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.

What Youll Enjoy:

Access our award-winning Shine platform your central hub for exclusive perks wellbeing support career development and recognition. Shine has been recognised for excellence in employee experience making it easier than ever to access what matters most to you.

  • Paid study support on-the-job learning and a $1000 referral bonus for eligible employees
  • Free wellbeing coaching a dedicated Employee Council and confidential EAP access
  • Discounts at 400 retailers insurance savings gym memberships and reduced super fees
  • Diversity is celebrated through employee resource groups and inclusive policies for all families

Explore our full benefits: Suncorp we believe we are our best when our workforce is as diverse talented and passionate as the communities in which we live and operate and where our people feel included valued and connected. We are passionate about inspiring our people by creating a diverse accessible and inclusive culture offering flexible work career development and internal mobility and building connected relationships amongst our team members and with our customers.

If you require any support and adjustments to participate equitably in our recruitment process or in the workplace we encourage you to contact for a confidential conversation. To apply for this opportunity please submit your application directly via the link provided.

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Litigation SpecialistJob No: 678211 Sydney - Inner Suburbs & CBD Permanent Full Time Insurance Legal Pay Band 4Manage Section 66 and litigated claimsMaintain a strong relationship with key parties within icare and adhere to any directives and reporting requirementsSydney CBD location / hybrid wfhAbo...
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