Jess Mikaelian

Jess brings a wealth of experience and a background of strong client relationships in workers compensation matters, providing advice and guidance on the management of complex claims. 

With a particular focus on psychological injury claims and exempt workers, Jess advises clients from the initial notification of injury through to representing clients in the Personal Injury Commission. She has advised on statutory compensation claims, work injury damages claims, commutations and fatality claims. 

Jess provides thorough and considered advice to a range of clients, particularly NSW Government agencies. She has a polite and friendly approach to all her dealings. 

 

Qualifications/Memberships

• Bachelor of Laws (Macquarie University)

• Master of Laws (Macquarie University)

• Diploma of Legal Practice

 

A word from Jess

My goal is to approach each matter with the same diligence and consideration for the individual circumstances of the claim. 

I am attentive to our clients’ needs, providing considered advice within the particularly stringent timeframes we come across in workers compensation claims. 

I am proud of the measured and strategic solutions we provide to our clients. 

 

Career highlights

• Working with NSW Government agencies in the initial stages of complex or contentious matters to pave a sound way forward for managing the claim

• Working with insurers and employers to provide education and training on managing psychological injuries in the workplace

• Providing training to insurers and employers on dispute resolution pathways and defending claims in the Personal Injury Commission

Specific areas of focus

• Workers compensation and work injury damages

• Claims for exempt workers

• Dispute resolution

• Providing technical advice on complex works compensation claims

• Representing clients in the Personal Injury Commission