Law Clerk 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.
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?
Our National Abuse team is growing, and we are now seeking a Law Clerk to join our team in Brisbane.
As a valued member of this team, you will help support our Lawyers as they advance civil claims on behalf of our clients who have been abused as children in schools, juvenile detention facilities, and in other institutional settings.
This is a casual opportunity, ideally 4-5 days per week.
Your energy and drive will be integral in achieving successful outcomes along with your positive approach to your work.
In this role you will assist the team in managing and progressing abuse law matters, as you review reports and files and prepare draft legal correspondence.
Some of the key responsibilities will include: Review, analyse and summarise documentation Preparing legal correspondence, court documents and briefs when required Ensuring compliance with relevant rules and regulations Working closely with the legal teams to advance legal matters for clients What will you bring?
Ideally you will have the following: A keen interest in personal injury law, either as a current law student or similar.
Exposure to Abuse Law or a similar 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 Recognise the importance of attention to detail and time management Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to multi-task Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment A willingness to learn Proactive approach and initiative 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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