Abuse Law Solicitor — Champion for Vulnerable Clients

Shine Lawyers; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shine Lawyers in Brisbane CBD is seeking a Law Clerk or Solicitor to join our Abuse Law practice. You will be on the frontline as we seek justice, with ongoing mentoring and development. The role is a permanent full-time opportunity, and we are open to four days per week.

In this position, you’ll assist solicitors with advice and representation to obtain compensation, work across sensitive client matters, and develop strong client relationships while drafting documents with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws with a current practising certificate or nearing completion.
• Experience in Abuse Law preferred but not essential.
• Strong client management and sensitivity handling.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors to provide clients with legal advice and representation to obtain compensation.
• Work across a variety of client matters that require a high level of sensitivity.
• Support our solicitors to provide legal advice to each client's particular matter to suit their level of understanding.
• Develop and maintain strong professional working relationships with clients, including effective and regular communication and managing the client's expectations.
• Draft legal documentation with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Manage and run a file load with a high level of commercial and fiscal awareness.

Skills

Client management

Litigation exposure

Legal drafting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Empathy for clients

Education

Bachelor of Laws

Practising certificate

Job description

Shine Lawyers in Brisbane CBD is seeking a Law Clerk or Solicitor to join our Abuse Law practice. You will be on the frontline as we seek justice, with ongoing mentoring and development. The role is a permanent full-time opportunity, and we are open to four days per week.

In this position, you’ll assist solicitors with advice and representation to obtain compensation, work across sensitive client matters, and develop strong client relationships while drafting documents with attention to detail.