Lawyer (1 PAE) | Comcare | Ashfield
Slater and Gordon Lawyers
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Ashfield, New South Wales
Contract type: Full time
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 an extra week of annual leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave, extra-long service leave together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
Lawyers covered by our Enterprise Agreement, this position will also enjoy access to additional paid service leave, a confirmed 1 July salary increase, an annual wellness reimbursement, career development opportunities, and much more.
We are also pleased to let you know that Slater and Gordon were ranked in the Top 25 Attraction Firms in the annual Lawyers Weekly Legal Firm of Choice Survey for 2023-24.
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 + Inclusion Slater and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. S+G 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 understand that everyone has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process please let us know in your application.
What are we looking for?
New year, new job opportunity!!! We are now seeking a First Year Lawyer for our Commonwealth Compensation (Comcare) practice group in Ashfield NSW. This will be an initial 12-18 Month fixed term full time contract.
The successful person in this position will work closely with an established team across a range of Comcare matters and will eventually take carriage of a file load.
If you are motivated, enthusiastic and keen to kick start your career, then this opportunity is not to be missed. You will be reporting to an experienced Practice Group Leader who will guide and mentor you in this role. The team will take an active role in the development of your career at Slater and Gordon. More about our Comcare practice group https //www.slatergordon.com.au/personal-injury/comcare
This role will offer you the opportunity to gain unparalleled experience working with leading Comcare specialists, opportunities for career advancement and to “make your mark”, and a fantastic and supportive work environment that supports flexible work arrangements.
Day to day duties will include
The following skills, experience and attributes are key in your success for the role
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.
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 an extra week of annual leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave, extra-long service leave together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
Lawyers covered by our Enterprise Agreement, this position will also enjoy access to additional paid service leave, a confirmed 1 July salary increase, an annual wellness reimbursement, career development opportunities, and much more.
We are also pleased to let you know that Slater and Gordon were ranked in the Top 25 Attraction Firms in the annual Lawyers Weekly Legal Firm of Choice Survey for 2023-24.
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 + Inclusion Slater and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. S+G 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 understand that everyone has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process please let us know in your application.
What are we looking for?
New year, new job opportunity!!! We are now seeking a First Year Lawyer for our Commonwealth Compensation (Comcare) practice group in Ashfield NSW. This will be an initial 12-18 Month fixed term full time contract.
The successful person in this position will work closely with an established team across a range of Comcare matters and will eventually take carriage of a file load.
If you are motivated, enthusiastic and keen to kick start your career, then this opportunity is not to be missed. You will be reporting to an experienced Practice Group Leader who will guide and mentor you in this role. The team will take an active role in the development of your career at Slater and Gordon. More about our Comcare practice group https //www.slatergordon.com.au/personal-injury/comcare
This role will offer you the opportunity to gain unparalleled experience working with leading Comcare specialists, opportunities for career advancement and to “make your mark”, and a fantastic and supportive work environment that supports flexible work arrangements.
Day to day duties will include
- active assistance in the progression of existing matters;
- management of a file load under supervision;
- liaising with clients in an empathetic manner
- preparing advices, correspondence, briefs and court documents;
- providing clear, practical and concise legal and commercial advice to clients; and
- continually exploring new opportunities for your practice.
The following skills, experience and attributes are key in your success for the role
- graduate opportunity or recently admitted;
- outstanding communication and interpersonal skills;
- the ability to work to deadlines;
- demonstrated skills in effective network and relationship management;
- ability to exercise judgement, resolve problems expeditiously and satisfactorily;
- superior planning and organisational skills; and
- ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment.
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.
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