About Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers
Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers is a mid-tier law firm with offices in Sydney, Parramatta, Campbelltown, Melbourne, Wollongong, Hobart, Newcastle and Raymond Terrace.
We provide specialised legal services in wills and estate planning, probate and estate administration, estate disputes including Family Provision Act claims, tax and trusts law and charities law, and additionally, property transactions, commercial advisory, general litigation and dispute resolution and employment & industrial relations advice.
Our clients are a mix of private clients, SMEs, registered organisations and charities.
We are committed to fostering diversity within our practice and empowering our staff by offering encouragement, opportunities, and the necessary resources to continually challenge and advance their skills and career objectives.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a senior lawyer with 4 to 6 years’ PAE, to join our Personal Injury team in our Raymond Terrace office. The practice will predominantly focus on Plaintiff PI matters, such Motor Vehicle Accidents, Public Liability, and Workers Compensation claims.
You will enjoy significant client contact, ownership of matters, and the support of a collaborative and experienced team within a firm that genuinely values work‑life balance.
Key responsibilities:
- Directly liaising with clients and providing clear, timely and practical advice
- Managing a high‑volume caseload from start to resolution
- Preparing court documents, orders and general correspondence
- Attending court, mediations, dispute resolution conferences and settlements
- Conducting targeted legal research to support litigation and advisory work
- Building and maintaining strong client relationships and referral networks
Successful candidates will have:
- A current NSW Practising Certificate (essential)
- Minimum 4 years’ experience practising in Personal Injury and/or Litigation (essential)
- Strong knowledge of PI matters and applicable processes
- Excellent negotiation, mediation and advocacy skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively
- A client‑focused approach and strong relationship‑building skills
- Professional discretion and sensitivity when handling client matters
Benefits:
- Hybrid working arrangements (office and remote)
- Annual Practising Certificate paid
- Annual COD Health dollars for wellbeing
- Annual flu vaccination
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- IT equipment provided for remote work
- Internal learning and development programs
- Active wellbeing initiatives, including corporate massages
- Social events and sporting groups
- A friendly, collaborative and supportive workplace culture
How to Apply:
If you’re excited about this opportunity and what we have to offer, please submit your application via LinkedIn.
We require successful applicants to provide a satisfactory police clearance prior to commencing employment.
We actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.