First Year Lawyer

2 weeks ago

Toowoomba City, Australia Slater and Gordon Full time

First Year Lawyer (Work + Road)

Slater + 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.

First Year Lawyers are 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.

Acknowledge of Country

S+G 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

S+G 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?

Are you a motivated and enthusiastic Law Graduate and recently Admitted? Are you keen to kick start your career as a Lawyer? Are you passionate about helping others and working with likeminded team members? This is a not to be missed opportunity.

Our Toowoomba Office is now seeking a First Year Lawyer to join their thriving team.

You will work within a team that specialises in Personal Injury Law, predominately a practice of workers compensation and motor vehicle accident files. You can expect to be guided and mentored throughout your career, this is a true opportunity to develop your skills. Critical to the role will be forging strong links with internal and external stakeholders.

The role offers the following:

  • the opportunity to gain unparalleled experience for a entry level lawyer in a highly respected national practice group
  • opportunities for career advancement and to "make your mark"
  • a fantastic and supportive work environment
  • mentoring and career development
  • flexible work arrangements

Day to day duties will include:

  • management of a file load
  • liaising with clients in an empathetic manner
  • preparing legal correspondence
  • providing clear, practical and concise legal and commercial advice to clients
  • continually exploring new opportunities for your practice and developing new business

This is a Toowoomba based opportunity and although we offer flexible ways of working, this role will require attendance at our Toowoomba Office.

What will you bring?

The following skills, experience and attributes are key in your success for the role:

  • recently admitted or in your first year of law
  • outstanding communication & interpersonal skills
  • demonstrated skills in effective network and relationship management;
  • ability to exercise judgement & resolve problems expeditiously & satisfactorily
  • superior organisational skills
  • ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment.

What next?

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

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