Public Liability Solicitor

GMP Law; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Law, a leading Australian plaintiff law firm, seeks an experienced Solicitor to join our Public Liabilities teams in NSW. You will manage personal injury matters, supervise staff, and drive successful outcomes while upholding high ethical and professional standards.

Reporting to senior leadership, you will handle pleadings, court documents, and strategic case assessment, while maintaining excellent client communication and meeting KPIs. A collaborative, high-performance environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Admission as a Solicitor in NSW with a current practising certificate.
• 3–5+ years’ post-admission experience in personal injury litigation.
• Strong advocacy, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Proven track record of achieving successful client outcomes.
• High attention to detail and strong organisation.
• Ability to mentor and supervise junior staff.
• Collaborative approach aligned with firm values.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters from intake to resolution.
• Prepare and review pleadings, statements of claim, and other court documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide strategic advice on case merits.
• Attend conferences, mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings with clients and barristers.
• Negotiate and settle claims in line with client instructions.
• Maintain regular and clear communication with clients, ensuring superior client service.
• Supervise and mentor support staff to ensure compliance with firm protocols.
• Meet individual KPIs including file management, client satisfaction, and fee budgets.
• Maintain compliance with CPD requirements.

Skills

Advocacy

Negotiation

Client management

Mentoring staff

Attention to detail

Education

NSW Solicitor admission

Job description

Gerard Malouf & Partners (GMP) is one of Australia’s
leading plaintiff law firms, with a proud reputation for achieving exceptional
outcomes for our clients in personal injury law. We are committed to client
care, professional integrity, and delivering results with compassion and
determination.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experiencedSolicitorto
join our dynamic Public Liabilities teams. Reporting to senior leadership, you
will play a key role in managing and resolving client cases, supervising staff,
and driving successful outcomes while upholding the firm’s high ethical and
professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage
  a caseload of personal injury matters from intake to resolution.
• Prepare
  and review pleadings, Statements of Claim, and other court documents.
• Conduct
  legal research and provide strategic advice on case merits.
• Attend
  conferences, mediations, arbitrations, and court hearings with clients and
  barristers.
• Negotiate
  and settle claims in line with client instructions.
• Maintain
  regular and clear communication with clients, ensuring superior client
  service.
• Supervise
  and mentor support staff to ensure compliance with firm protocols.
• Meet
  individual KPIs including file management, client satisfaction, and fee
  budgets.
• Maintain
  compliance with all professional obligations, including CPD requirements.

About You

You will bring:

• Admission
  as a Solicitor in NSW with a current practising certificate.
• Minimum
  3 -5+ years’ post-admission experience in personal injury litigation.
• Strong
  advocacy, negotiation, and client management skills.
• A
  proven track record in achieving successful client outcomes.
• High
  attention to detail, with excellent organisational and file management
  abilities.
• Ability
  to mentor and supervise junior staff.
• A
  collaborative approach, aligned with the firm’s values and standards.

Why Join GMP Law:

• Thrive
  in a high-performance environment that prioritises teamwork, results, and
  accountability.
• Benefit
  from flexible work arrangements that recognise individual needs and
  productivity.
• Continuous
  professional development with dedicated CPD support.
• Attractive
  salary package complemented by performance incentives.
• Genuine
  opportunities to advance and shape your career trajectory.
• Direct
  access to experienced leaders and mentors.
• Supportive
  environment that prioritises both performance and wellbeing.