Lawyer

First Year Lawyer

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Slater and Gordon Lawyers are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients: we are people caring for people.

Our commitment to our people includes offering genuine work-life balance, with a hybrid work environment allowing them to split their time between home and the office. We recognise and reward high performance and have outstanding employee benefits including a week of shutdown leave, paid parental leave, extra-long service leave, together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

Employees covered by our Enterprise Agreement, will also enjoy access to additional paid service leave, a confirmed 1 July salary increase, an annual wellness reimbursement, career development opportunities, and much more.

What are we looking for?

Our LCA Operations and Internal Costings team is seeking a First-Year Lawyer to join our Melbourne team. This is a full time, 12-month contract. Part-time options will be considered for stand-out applicants. You will be working with one of our most experienced and respected practice groups nationally which will see you managing your own files. We are also open to discussions regarding flexible work.

In addition to taking on a wide range of challenging legal matters, this role will also see you manage and strengthen existing community relationships along with initiating and building new networks. Your responsibilities will include:

• Instrumental in managing a practice
• Continually exploring new opportunities for your practice and developing new business
• Maintaining strong client relationships
• Exceptional negotiation skills and an ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated skills in effective network and relationship management
• Ability to exercise judgement and resolve problems expeditiously

What will you bring?

You will have a passion for social justice and generating positive outcomes for clients. The following experience and skills will ensure your success in this position:

• A keen interest in personal injury law and exposure to a plaintiff personal injury practice (highly desirable)
• A natural passion for helping people and high level of empathy
• Exceptional experience in communication and customer service
• Excellent written and drafting skills
• A calm and easy-going nature
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Ability to handle sensitive issues and challenging clients
• Ability to exercise judgement and resolve problems expeditiously
• Demonstrated skills in effective network and relationship management
  

What next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Slater and Gordon. Please note that all applications must include a cover letter in order to be considered. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

To be eligible for this position, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid visa with full and unrestricted working rights in Australia. Proof of work rights will be required as part of the Slater and Gordon application process.

Acknowledgement of Country Slater and Gordon acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all First Nations peoples today.

Diversity + Inclusion Slater and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. Slater and Gordon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes. We understand that everyone has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.