Senior Associate | Abuse Law | Sydney

Slater and Gordon Lawyers; Council of the City of Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Australia's New South Wales is seeking a proactive and passionate Lawyer specialising in abuse matters. This role involves managing an Abuse practice, maintaining strong client relationships, and mentoring junior lawyers. Ideal candidates will have experience in Personal Injury law and possess exceptional negotiation skills. The firm offers a hybrid work environment and values diversity in its workforce.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Paid parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience and passion for Personal Injury, especially Abuse law.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage an Abuse practice and maintain a file load.
• Develop new business opportunities.
• Maintain strong client relationships.
• Assist and mentor junior lawyers.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Judgement and problem-solving

Ability to work autonomously

Calm and easy-going nature

Education

Understanding and/or qualification in psychology

Job description

Slater and Gordon Lawyers are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients: we are people caring for people.

Our commitment to our people includes offering genuine work-life balance, with a hybrid work environment allowing them to split their time between home and the office. We recognise and reward high performance and have outstanding employee benefits including a week of shutdown leave, paid parental leave, extra-long service leave, together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

What are we looking for?

An opportunity is now available for a proactive, passionate and results driven Lawyer who will specialise or is keen to specialise in abuse matters. You will be working with some amazing likeminded individuals who are incredibly passionate about advocating for victims of abuse.

Our abuse law lawyers, and support staff assist clients who may have had to deal with sexual or physical abuse (including historical trauma such as childhood abuse).

Your responsibilities will include:

• Instrumental in managing an Abuse practice and carry a file load
• Continually exploring new opportunities for your practice and developing new business
• Maintaining strong client relationships
• Exceptional negotiation skills and an ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated skills in effective network and relationship management
• Ability to exercise judgement and resolve problems expeditiously
• Assisting and mentoring junior lawyers with their development and case progression

What will you bring?

You will be a committed and enthusiastic individual who possesses the following:

• Previous experience and a passion for Personal Injury, in particular, Abuse law
• A calm and easy-going nature
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Ability to handle sensitive issues and challenging issues
• Ability to exercise judgement and resolve problems expeditiously
• Demonstrated skills in effective network and relationship management
• An understanding and/or qualification in psychology would be highly desirable

What next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Slater and Gordon. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

To be eligible for this position, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid visa with full and unrestricted working rights in Australia. Proof of work rights will be required as part of the Slater and Gordon application process.

Acknowledgement of Country Slater and Gordonacknowledges 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 + Inclusion Slater and Gordonis committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. Slater and Gordon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes. We understandthat everyone has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know in your application.