Associate / Senior Associate | Public Liability

Slater and Gordon Ltd; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid shutdown leave

Paid parental leave

Long service leave

Wellbeing and development initiatives

Job summary

Slater and Gordon is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate in Public Liability to manage their own matters with support from senior lawyers and to mentor junior lawyers. You’ll engage with clients, colleagues and legal staff to deliver clear advice and practical solutions.

Join a leading personal injury and class actions firm committed to access to justice, with genuine hybrid working and structured development opportunities, plus generous parental leave and long service provisions.

Qualifications

• A sound working knowledge of the candidate's practice area.
• The ability to manage client matters, expectations and communications effectively.
• Strong organisation, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to identify risks and work with others to develop solutions.
• A commitment to quality work, timely advice and professional client service.
• The ability to explain Fair Go Funding clearly and respond to client queries.
• An interest in building client and referral relationships and supporting the development of others.

Responsibilities

• Manage new and existing client matters and help resolve complex legal issues.
• Build strong client relationships through clear, regular communication and considered advice.
• Work with senior lawyers, counsel and external experts where needed.
• Support and develop junior lawyers and legal support staff.
• Contribute to effective file management, risk identification and timely outcomes.

Skills

Client relations

Effective communication

Organisation

Judgement

Job description

Associate / Senior Associate | Public Liability

Associate / Senior Associate | Public Liability

At Slater and Gordon, purpose and progress go hand in hand. We're a place for people who want to do meaningful work and make a real impact.

For more than 90 years, we've stood beside people taking on systems, institutions and opponents far bigger than themselves. As a leading personal injury and class actions firm, we use the law to open up access to justice and fight for what's fair, because justice matters.

This isn't a place for standing still. It's a place to do great work, grow your capabilities and be part of something bigger than yourself.

We offer accessible, world-class legal services to people from all backgrounds and socioeconomic circumstances, simplifying the legal process and supporting clients at every step.

As an Associate / Senior Associate | Public Liability, you’ll manage your own practice with support from senior lawyers and work closely with clients, colleagues and legal support staff. You’ll also have the opportunity to support and mentor junior lawyers and contribute to strong client and referral relationships.

At Slater and Gordon, you work towards powerful outcomes every day and have the opportunity to:

• Manage new and existing client matters and help resolve complex legal issues.
• Build strong client relationships through clear, regular communication and considered advice.
• Work with senior lawyers, counsel and external experts where needed.
• Support and develop junior lawyers and legal support staff.
• Contribute to effective file management, risk identification and timely outcomes.

Our commitment to offering a progressive career includes:

• Genuine hybrid working and flexibility to support different life stages and needs.
• Structured learning and professional development.
• Recognition of high performance, including clear progression pathways.
• Outstanding benefits including paid shutdown leave, 26 weeks of paid parental leave, additional long service leave, and ongoing wellbeing and development initiatives.

What we are looking for
You are someone who:

• Builds strong relationships with clients and colleagues, and communicates clearly.
• Uses sound judgement and takes a practical, solution-focused approach.
• Is organised and able to manage competing priorities across a busy practice.
• Takes responsibility for client matters while seeking guidance from senior lawyers when appropriate.
• Supports the development of junior colleagues and legal support staff.

What you will bring
You will bring:

• A sound working knowledge of your practice area.
• The ability to manage client matters, expectations and communications effectively.
• Strong organisation, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to identify risks and work with others to develop solutions.
• A commitment to quality work, timely advice and professional client service.
• The ability to explain Fair Go Funding clearly and respond to client queries.
• An interest in building client and referral relationships and supporting the development of others

What next
If you're passionate about creating great employee experiences, enjoy working with systems and data, and thrive in a role where organisation, service and continuous improvement are valued, we'd love to hear from you.

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 and inclusion
Slater and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. We are an equal opportunity employer and do 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.

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