Senior Lawyer, Team Leader – Workers Compensation

Sydney Permanent / Full Time

Rachel is an accomplished and experienced legal recruiter, specialising in connecting top legal talent with organisations in the not-for-profit, commercial, and government sectors. Her tailored approach to recruitment leverages data-driven insights and industry expertise to identify the best candidates for each search. Rachel is dedicated to providing excellent service, solving clients' recruitment challenges, and helping organisations build strong legal teams.In addition, Rachel has extensive industry experience at a senior level in HR, organisational development, governance, and business strategy. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Notre Dame Australia.

Recruiter :
Rachel Townes-Vigh

Rachel Townes-Vigh
Team Leader – Workers Compensation
Location: Parramatta, NSW
Salary range depending on experience $150,000 - $200,000 +

Lead a high-performing Workers Compensation team at this respected law firm. An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Lawyer to join a leading mid-sized law firm based in Parramatta. This full-time position is perfect for someone passionate about leadership, legal operations, and creating a motivated, high-functioning team culture.

About the Role:
This key leadership position involves managing the day-to-day operations of a busy Workers Compensation team. You’ll work closely with legal professionals, support staff, and senior management to ensure client matters are progressed efficiently and team members are well-supported in reaching their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead, mentor, and support a team of lawyers, clerks, and administrative staff
  • Oversee daily team operations to ensure timely case progression
  • Review and approve legal case plans for new matters
  • Conduct regular velocity meetings and performance check-ins
  • Perform random file audits to ensure compliance and quality standards
  • Review KPIs and provide structured feedback and support to the team
  • Facilitate weekly team planning and priority meetings
  • Collaborate with management on marketing and business development
  • Identify and coordinate training and professional development
  • Manage escalated client concerns and ensure high service standards
About You: To thrive in this role, you will have:
  • Strong leadership experience in a legal setting—Workers Compensation experience highly desirable
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • A proactive and solutions-focused mindset
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational ability
  • Confidence providing feedback and mentoring a team
  • A collaborative approach and the ability to foster a positive team environment
What’s on Offer:
  • A leadership role with autonomy and purpose
  • Modern Parramatta office location
  • Supportive and experienced management team
  • Career progression opportunities within a well-regarded law firm
  • A values-driven and collaborative team culture
Interested? If you're a natural leader with a legal background and a passion for team development, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.
Rachel Townes-Vigh
[email protected] 0439 936 199
www.eliasrecruitment.com

Referral reward: $1000

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