Legal Specialist

EML Group

. Prepare and manage Work Injury Damages (WID) claims .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeSydney • AustraliaJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing Work Injury Damages (WID) claims and statutory workers compensation matters, providing legal guidance and support while engaging effectively with stakeholders and external legal partners.

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Work Injury Damages (WID) ManagementStatutory Workers Compensation ExpertiseLegal Project ManagementStakeholder EngagementLegal Advice on Legislative Matters

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Hard Skills

Legal ExpertiseClaims ManagementLitigation Strategy DevelopmentCase Law InterpretationRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Relationship ManagementCommitment to Helping Others

Industry Keywords

Personal Injury CommissionWorkers CompensationLegal ProceedingsEmerging Case LawPerformance Targets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and manage Work Injury Damages (WID) claims
Oversee statutory litigation matters within the Personal Injury Commission
Manage other legally complex claims
Undertake legal project work
Provide expert legal guidance and support to EML’s Nominal Insurer claims teams and policy holders
Provide timely, accurate legal advice on legislative, regulatory and policy matters relating to workers’ compensation
Partner with external legal panel providers to develop effective litigation strategies
Represent EML in legal proceedings alongside external legal representatives
Contribute to strategic portfolio reviews and present to employers on key legal principles and individual claim matters
Monitor and interpret emerging case law and precedents impacting claims management, premiums and the broader scheme
Report to the Legal Manager and contribute to performance targets and organisational objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–3 years’ post-qualification experience, ideally within a Workers Compensation practice managing Work Injury Damages (WID) and statutory workers compensation matters
Proven experience in a comparable legal role operating within a fast-paced, commercially focused environment
Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management
Legal expertise and workers compensation knowledge
Commitment to helping others

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility to work from home after probation, subject to performance
Choice between monthly rostered days off or a 9-day fortnight
Reward & Recognition program
Fitness Passport with heavily discounted access to local gyms, pools and fitness facilities
Discounts at 350+ retailers via RewardsHub
Discounts with corporate banking, super and private health insurance partners
Corporate wellbeing program, including gym and health insurance discounts
Comprehensive learning and development
Employee Assistance Program with access to professional medical advice and safety features for employees and their families
Company-wide celebration events
Annual incentive scheme
Regular salary reviews