Paralegal

Paralegal | Litigation Technology

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.

We pride ourselves on offering accessible, world class legal services to people from all backgrounds and socio-economic circumstances. We work hard to simplify the legal process for them and provide support and guidance along the way.

At Slater and Gordon you’re exposed to varied and interesting work and the constant opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of everyday people.

Slater and Gordon employees enjoy a genuine opportunity for professional development in an environment that values and recognises high performance.

What are we looking for?

At Slater and Gordon, we have run some of the biggest class actions in Australia. As a member of the class actions team, you will have the opportunity to work across commercial and common law matters including financial services, superannuation, securities, product liability, and major torts. Running large-scale, complex litigation requires a lot of data. Our legal technology team provides expert data management, analysis, and review supporting our lawyers in their work to make it easier for all Australians to have access to justice.

Responsibilities will include

• Analysing, processing, and cleansing group member data
• eDiscovery preparation and management, including the opportunity to gain industry certification
• Consulting with internal and external stakeholders creating customised technology solutions
• Working closely with our Client Engagement Team to deliver a data-driven, personalised client experience.
  
  

This position will be on a casual basis and will require a minimum commitment of three days a week.

What will you bring?

This is a unique opportunity to utilise your technology skills in the legal industry to help large groups of people who have suffered injuries or losses, who ordinarily wouldn’t be able to pursue claims on their own. The right candidate will have the chance to make an important contribution to a growing team while gaining invaluable experience to begin their career in legal technology.

We are looking for

• Strong technology skills you will be working primarily with MS Excel, SQL, and Python
• Broad familiarity with statistical and data analysis techniques
• Someone who thrives on tackling tricky problems and thinking on their feet
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively in a large, dynamic team
• Organisational skills, the ability to multitask, and excellent attention to detail
• Current university student pursuing a LLB or JD or a bachelor degree or postgraduate qualification in data science/analytics or business or finance analytics.
  
  

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 recruitment process.

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.