Michael Bannister
Brisbane,Queensland
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Claims Manager
DWF (Australia)
11.2013 - Current
- Autonomous responsibility for a claims portfolio of WorkCover Queensland matters (subject to peer reviews at key stages) with minimal support staff assistance
- Conducting conferences/mediations - undertaken in excess of 500
- Providing ad-hoc support and advice to junior solicitors and law clerks
- Providing training on WorkCover Queensland Onefile system
- Presentations to clients in relation to various topics
- Assisting with the portfolio of silicosis claims
Claims Manager
WorkCover Queensland
06.2008 - 11.2013
- In-house handling of portfolio of common law claims
- Delegation up to $350,000 per claim
- Assisted in training in relation to WorkCover I.T. systems
- Supervision and delegation to junior solicitors and claims handlers
Paralegal
Maurice Blackburn
06.2006 - 06.2009
- Legal Assistant to Partner in medical malpractice department
Associate
Various
01.1986 - 02.2006
- Plaintiff person injury work form approximately 10 years
- Defendant personal injury work for approximately 10 years
Timeline
Claims Manager
DWF (Australia)
11.2013 - Current
Claims Manager
WorkCover Queensland
06.2008 - 11.2013
Paralegal
Maurice Blackburn
06.2006 - 06.2009
Associate
Various
01.1986 - 02.2006