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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 an extra week of annual leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave, extra-long service leave together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
Covered by our Enterprise Agreement, this position 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.
We are also pleased to let you know that Slater and Gordon were ranked in the Top 25 Attraction Firms in the annual Lawyers Weekly Legal Firm of Choice Survey for 2023-24. 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. S+G 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.
What are we looking for?Due to continued growth in our Public Liability practice, a new and exciting opportunity is now available in our Ashfield office. We are ideally looking for a proactive, passionate and results driven Graduate or First Year Lawyer. 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.
Our public liability team assists clients for many injuries incurred that result because another party has breached their duty of care. Some may include; slips and trips on public or private property, unsafe premises (such as balconies, stairs or walking surfaces); dog or animal attacks; physical assaults; defective products; sporting accidents.
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:
Managing a public liability practiceContinually exploring new opportunities for your practice and developing new businessProviding a tailored approach to clients to understand the context of their matterIdentifying practical and innovative solutions for clientsMaintain and build new client relationships for the practiceProviding exceptional service to clientsWhat will you bring?You will be a committed and enthusiastic individual who possesses the following:
Previous experience and/or a passion for public liability lawSuperior communication skillsA calm and easy going natureAbility to work autonomously as well as in a team environmentAbility to handle sensitive issues and challenging clientsExceptional negotiation skills and an ability to communicate effectivelyDemonstrated skills in effective network and relationship managementAbility to exercise judgment and resolve problems expeditiously.What next?If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Slater and Gordon. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.
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