Associate / Senior Associate | Public Liability

Slater And Gordon; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

26 weeks paid parental leave

Long service leave

Shutdown leave

Job summary

Slater and Gordon is seeking an Associate/Senior Associate in Public Liability in Sydney. You will manage your own practice with support from senior lawyers and collaborate with clients, colleagues and legal staff to deliver strong outcomes.

The firm emphasises a genuine hybrid working model, structured development, and recognition of high performance, including extensive leave provisions and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Builds strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Uses sound judgement and 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.

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

Relationship building

Communication skills

Judgement

Organization

Client service

Team collaboration

Job description

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.

Why join us?

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

• 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

• 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

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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