About Our Client We are pleased to support one of Canberra's leading personal injury firms to appoint a Senior Associate into the team to advise across a large portfolio of medical negligence and personal injury matters. The firm is driven by offering solution focused, empathetic and considerate legal advice helping their clients through devastating circumstances. Our client are experts in medical negligence litigation, institutional abuse, motor vehicle accidents, public liability, workplace injuries and wrongful death claims. The Partners have developed a highly regarded position in the market and are experts at what they do.
Due to their success, our client has experienced high growth, strong retention and organic progression up to partner level since its inception. With strong resources and exceptional support staff at your disposal, this is an opportunity to help lead a team and make a true difference to your clients.
Job Description Due to their success, our client is looking for an experienced solicitor to work in a full-time position as a Senior Associate to join a busy personal injury and medical negligence litigation practice within a high performing team. With a large file load, this is a role for a seasoned Senior Associate who is technically brilliant and who can help lead and drive the practice forward.
The work undertaken would be personal injury litigation, predominantly medical negligence, with some public liability, institutional abuse and other types of claims.
The main tasks and responsibilities for the role include:
Support in managing the practice of personal injury claim files;Liaise with clients, Counsel, witness and other legal practitioners;Perform legal research and prepare summaries of the research, as well as draft preliminary advice based on the research;Draft legal documents including statements of claim, statements of particulars, affidavits and proofs of evidence;Appear at directions hearings, applications and other interlocutory court appearances; and instruct Counsel for more complex court appearances;Prepare correspondence for the day-to-day running of the file;Liaise with clients to take instructions and give advice and updates on their matters;Organise and track case files;Liaise with and manage the work of administrative staff and paralegals / law clerks;Review and monitor new and updated laws and regulations;Locating and interviewing witnesses; andManaging trial preparation. The Successful Applicant Education and Experience:
Completion of a bachelor of laws/ JD (or equivalent)Completion of the graduate diploma of legal practice (or equivalent)Current practising certificateCurrently at special counsel level, minimum 4 years PQE+ ideally
Key Competencies:Strong technical expertise in personal injury and medical negligence matters;Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;Negotiation, mediation and advocacy skills;Ability to prioritise and manage a large practice;Down to earth, positive and professional nature in your work manner and style. Strong legal research and critical thinking skills;Awareness of ethical issues;Teamwork and the ability to work solo on some tasks as required; andExperience managing other staff (law clerks, admin staff, paralegals; or at special counsel level, other solicitors). What's on Offer Job Offer Competitive salary commensurate with experience.Supportive and collaborative work environment.Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.Access to cutting-edge legal resources and technology.
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