OUR PURPOSE IS ‘TO PROTECT’ WE CARE, WE WORK TOGETHER, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE Legal Specialist Permanent Full-Time | 5 weeks annual leave 18 days personal leave Based in Speers Point with flexible work from home arrangements About the role: As the Legal Specialist at Coal Services, you will provide legal support to the claims teams in Coal Mines Insurance. You will be responsible for optimising results in areas associated with litigation to help drive key strategies throughout the business and reduce costs where possible. Your main responsibilities will include: Provide advice (formal and informal) on liability decisions and litigated matters Manage in-housing litigation effectively and in line with processes and procedures Act as CMI’s legal representative, when appropriate Coach team members in areas of liability and litigation Support team members to communicate contentious decisions with stakeholders About you: Your education, experience and skills will include: Tertiary qualifications (Law) essential with prior experience in a similar role (desirable) 3 years post admission experience in Workers Compensation in the NSW scheme NSW Practising Certificate Excellent communication skills with commercial acumen Highly organised and the strong ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines Appropriate knowledge and experience to be confident and comfortable appearing in Court Demonstrated behaviours aligned to our company values and culture - we care, we work together, we make a difference What we offer: Check out our Benefits page to learn more about our Employee Value Proposition! Friendly and supportive team culture Permanent, full-time role 7.25-hour days, Monday to Friday 5 weeks annual leave and 18 days personal leave & 3 days family and emergency leave Paid Parental Leave for permanent employees (super paid on paid parental leave) Additional company holidays at Easter and Christmas Professional Development days Reward and Recognition program to celebrate your success Retailer discounts through Smart Spending App Access to Employee Assistance Program and novated leasing