Abuse Law Support Specialist

3 days ago


Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Slater and Gordon Lawyers Full time

Slater and Gordon Lawyers is a leading personal injury law firm where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients: we are people caring for people.

We offer a hybrid work environment that allows employees to split their time between home and the office, promoting genuine work-life balance. Our commitment to our people includes outstanding employee benefits, including an extra week of annual leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave, extra-long service leave, various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities, and access to additional paid service leave.

Covered by our Enterprise Agreement, this position will enjoy a salary range of approximately $55,000 - $65,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus a confirmed 1 July salary increase, an annual wellness reimbursement, career development opportunities, and much more.

We were ranked in the Top 25 Attraction Firms in the annual Lawyers Weekly Legal Firm of Choice Survey for 2023-24, demonstrating our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all.

We acknowledge 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.

We are seeking a skilled Law Clerk to join our National Abuse team in the Newcastle office. As a valued member of this team, you will support our Lawyers as they advance civil claims on behalf of our clients who have been abused as children in schools, juvenile detention facilities, and in other institutional settings.

This permanent part-time opportunity offers a 1:1 working partnership supporting a lawyer within a very busy practice. Your energy and drive will be integral in achieving successful outcomes along with your positive approach to your work. Key responsibilities include reviewing reports and files, preparing draft legal correspondence, ensuring compliance with relevant rules and regulations, and working closely with the legal teams to advance legal matters for clients.

We require someone with a keen interest in personal injury law, exposure to Abuse Law or a similar plaintiff personal injury practice, natural passion for helping people, high level of empathy, exceptional communication and customer service skills, excellent written and drafting skills, ability to recognise the importance of attention to detail and time management, organisational skills, and willingness to learn.

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



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