Lawyer/associate (Public Liability)
2 days ago
Lawyer / Associate (Public Liability)
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.
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**
What are we looking for?
A unique and exciting opportunity is now available in our Brisbane Office for an experienced Lawyer / Associate to join our public liability personal injury space. This role is now available for a proactive, passionate and results driven Lawyer who specialises in public liability. You will be working with one of our most experienced and respected practice groups nationally which will see you managing your own files. We are also open to discussions regarding flexible work.
Our public liability lawyers assist clients for many injuries incurred that result because another party has breached their duty of care. Some may include: slips and trips on public or private property; unsafe premises (such as balconies, stairs or walking surfaces); dog or animal attacks; physical assaults; defective products (or services); Sporting accidents (including recreational and adventure activities); injuries on private property including rental properties or health and fitness injuries (such as massage or personal training) and self-employed person injured during the course of work.
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 Public Liability practice
- 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:
- Degree qualified in Law and post qualified practicing experience
- Previous experience in plaintiff personal injury law and a passion for Public Liability law (desirable)
- 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 clients
- Ability to exercise judgement and resolve problems expeditiously
- Demonstrated skills in effective network and relationship management
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