Associate (Abuse Law)

1 month ago

Melbourne, Australia Slater and Gordon Full time

Associate (Abuse Law)

What are we looking for?

**Associate level position 5+ PAE | Permanent Full Time opportunity | Abuse Law | Melbourne Office**

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work with a fantastic team and leader in a truly flexible work environment, delivering justice for Australians as a key member of our National Abuse Law practice.

We are looking for a passionate, proactive and results driven Lawyer with 5+ years’ experience, to join our Victorian team, working out of our office in Melbourne. Lawyers in our Abuse Law team specialise in the area of sexual assaults or sexual abuse (including historical childhood abuse and institutional abuse).

In addition to taking on a wide range of challenging legal matters, this role will also see you manage and strengthen existing community relationships along with initiating and building new networks.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Instrumental in managing a personal injury practice (in particular Institutional Abuse)
- 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

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
- Superior communication skills
- 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

Why work for us?

Slater and Gordon is a leading Australian Personal Injury law firm. Our people are passionate advocates for clients, providing a personal and caring service. For their part, our clients value an expert, tailored service from people they can depend on.

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.

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