Graduate / First Year Lawyer | Class Actions
2 weeks ago
Graduate / First Year Lawyer | Class Actions
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.
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 + Gordon were ranked in the Top 25 Attraction Firms in the annual Lawyers Weekly Legal Firm of Choice Survey for
Acknowledgement 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?
The Class Actions practice group is seeking a number of highly motivated Graduate or first year Lawyers to become members of its Melbourne or Sydney based team during These opportunities have been created by organic growth within the practice group driven by the number of existing class actions and those in the pipeline. This opportunity is a full time 18 month contract with flexibility to work between the office and home.
The Class Actions team specialises in both commercial and common law representative proceedings. You will work within either our Melbourne or Sydney locations amongst teams that have solid expertise and a strong track record in this area of practice. As a Graduate or early-career Lawyer you can expect to be an active team member in one or two actions as well as assisting in the investigation of potential claims. There are also opportunities to specialise as a Graduate or early-career Lawyer in the Class Actions Litigation Technology Team.
This role offers:
The opportunity to gain unparalleled experience as a graduate or early career lawyer in a highly respected Class Actions practice group A fantastic culture and supportive work environment Mentoring and career development support Flexible work arrangements Opportunities for career advancementWhat will you bring?
Applications are open to individuals who will have completed their tertiary studies in Law by no later than the end of February 2025 and are available for commencement between October 2024 and March 2025 in either our Melbourne or Sydney locations.
The following skills, experience and attributes are prerequisites for the role:
Outstanding analytical and research skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment Ability to exercise judgement; to identify and then resolve problems expeditiously Strong organisational skillsWe are also interested in the following:
Previous experience in class actions or complex/large-scale litigation, particularly in client engagement, case management or discovery Existing skills or interest in developing a litigation technology or data analysis specialisationAs a firm committed to promoting social justice, our staff value being part of an inclusive and diverse team. Candidates from all cultural backgrounds and social groups are encouraged to apply for this position.
What next?
Please submit your application via the link and be sure to include the following:
Cover Letter CV Academic Transcript(s)Applications will be closing at 11:59pm on Monday 24 June 2024. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly shortly thereafter.
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