Lawyer (Workers Compensation)

Slater and Gordon Lawyers; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Range of flexible leave options

Dedicated range of attractive benefits

Discounts on products and services

Job summary

Slater and Gordon Lawyers in Melbourne's Epping office is seeking a highly motivated Third Year Lawyer to join our Workers Compensation team on a permanent full-time basis. You will manage your own files and budgets within a supportive, collegial environment.

Ideal candidates will have prior Personal Injury Law experience, with workers' compensation knowledge highly valued. Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills are essential to delivering client-centred outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in Personal Injury Law is essential.
• Workers' compensation experience is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong negotiation, relationship management, and client empathy.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Superior organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage your own files and budgets.
• Collaborate with a premier workers' compensation team.
• Develop client relationships and networking.
• Contribute to community and client-focused initiatives.

Skills

Personal Injury Law

Workers' Comp experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Autonomy

Team player

Empathy

Judgement

Organizational skills

Job description

Lawyer

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our Workers Compensation practice group based in our Epping office is now seeking a highly motivated Third Year Lawyer to join our team on a permanent fulltime basis.

THE ROLE

This role presents an opportunity for a passionate and results driven individual to work with one of the Firm’s most experienced and respected practice groups which will see you managing your own files and budget.

THE CANDIDATE

Working Within a Collegiate And Highly Regarded Team, The Successful Candidate Will Be a Committed And Enthusiastic Individual Who Possesses The Following

• Prior experience in Personal Injury Law is essential, with prior workers compensation experience highly advantageous;
• Outstanding communication & interpersonal skills;
• Exceptional negotiation skills and an ability to communicate effectively and compassionately;
• Demonstrated skills in effective network and relationship management;
• Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment;
• Ability to listen to, and empathise with clients and their families;
• Ability to exercise judgement & resolve problems expeditiously & satisfactorily; and
• Superior organisational skills.

In addition to taking on a wide range of challenging legal matters within a dynamic practice group, this role will also see you manage and strengthen existing community relationships along with initiating and building new networks.

OUR CLIENT AND PEOPLE FOCUS

At Slater and Gordon we lead the way in providing everyday people with a broad range of tailored legal services, professionally, affordably and conveniently.

Slater and Gordon is a leading consumer law firm in Australia and in the United Kingdom consumer law market. Established in 1935, our aim is to guide our clients to a brighter outcome by being passionate advocates of their best interests and champions of every client's cause.

Our clients want people who are accessible and are able to help them navigate the legal system, whether it is for their individual or business legal needs, or group actions. We pride ourselves on offering easier access to world class legal services to clients from all backgrounds and socio-economic circumstances from across Australia and the UK.

An integral part of our success at Slater and Gordon has been putting our clients and our people at the centre of everything we do. We offer our employees a genuine opportunity for career development in a supportive work environment. We are committed to ongoing support, training and development of our staff where continuous learning and innovation fosters a culture of achievement and growth.

At Slater and Gordon you'll be exposed to varied and interesting work and a chance to make a real difference to the lives of everyday people. Slater and Gordon value high performance. We recognise the contribution of our employees and reward them with a dedicated range of attractive benefits. Whether you are looking for a company that offers a range of flexible leave options, health insurance or discounts on products and services, Slater and Gordon has a range of benefits to suit you.

• dedicated range of attractive benefits
• range of flexible leave options
• health insurance
• discounts on products and services