"What keeps me at Shine is the constant support to better yourself in your job.
I like the fact it really is a culture of empowering their staff to want to be the best in the industry."
– Solicitor We bring true purpose, authentic people and a proven path.
You bring you.
The Opportunity As a Solicitor joining our litigated Disability and Superannuation Insurance practice on a permanent, full-time basis, in our Newcastle office, you'll be on the frontline as we doggedly seek justice.
With compassion, connection and purpose, you'll truly champion our clients by: Providing the legal advice and representation our clients need and deserve to obtain maximum compensation.
Progressing and resolving disability and insurance superannuation litigated cases.
Effectively assessing claims, including liability and quantum.
Cultivating strong relationships with our clients through exceptional communication and clear management of expectations.
Preparing legal documentation with a high degree of detail, and running a file load with a keen level of commercial and fiscal awareness.
Working as one team and actively supporting and mentoring junior team members.
What you'll bring To thrive in this role, you'll have: Progression towards or completed Bachelor of Laws.
Experience working in a similar claims role (like workers compensation or similar) would make your application competition.
The desire to work with our clients in the disability and superannuation insurance space.
A strong understanding of, and ability to interpret the relevant legislation and legal documentation.
An innate ability to question, challenge the status quo and always stay ahead of the pack.
A commitment to truly connect with those around you and work together to deliver exceptional results for our clients.
The passion, motivation and enthusiasm to contribute to our culture and ensure it's a place where everyone can thrive.
Shine Lawyers: A place for you.
It means more here.
At Shine, purpose really matters.
It's our clients, who summon the courage to stand up to injustice.
It's the communities we are part of and support every day.
It's our team, who champion what's right and make this place what it is.
We're an ASX-listed organisation, and we've been standing up for the rights of everyday Australians for more than 45 years.
We've achieved a lot but you'll find no airs and graces here.
We're humble yet relentless.
We don't pretend to be anything other than ourselves.
And together, we've created a place for you to thrive.
Here are some of the things we hope you'll love about working with us: Connect and be you: Get the flexibility and benefits you need, and work alongside truly authentic people who care so much - about the clients, Shine and you.
Challenge and be challenged: We're not here for "easy".
We want you to take your place at Shine and make a real impact.
Question and challenge - that's how we grow.
Achieve and grow: Start your Shine journey with our in-house learning programs, where you'll find immediate connection and be set up for success.
You will be provided real opportunities to step up and grow - within your role and beyond.
Visit https://www.shine.com.au/careers/life-shine to find out more and read the stories of our incredible people.
Excited to join us and stand up to injustice?
Apply now and make Shine Justice a place for you.
As part of The Circle Back Initiative, we want you to feel supported through our recruitment process, which means that you will hear back from our friendly team – no matter the outcome.
We are committed to making Shine Lawyers a place for you by encouraging and supporting our people to bring their authentic selves to the workplace, and as a result, we know you'll put your best self forward while righting wrong for our clients.
We're passionate about maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment here at Shine that celebrates all of our differences with age, disability, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation, to name a few, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.
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