Senior Associate

Slater and Gordon Lawyers are a leading class actions and personal injury law firm where every member of our team has a shared passion for our clients we are people caring for people. We pride ourselves on offering easier access to world class legal services to clients from all backgrounds and socio-economic circumstances.

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 a week of shutdown leave, paid parental leave, extra-long service leave, together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

*What are we looking for?*
Our Class Actions practice is now seeking a Senior Associate to specialise in First Nations and Native Title compensation work. Applicants from First Nations communities are encouraged.

Ideally you will have more than 4 years post admission experience and have practiced in the area of Native Title and have experience advising Indigenous corporations and clients. Experience in providing advice with respect to compensation matters that arise in a mining or Native Title compensation context is an advantage.

The successful applicant will be

• engaged in ongoing Native Title compensation applications; mining disputes and broader advice to First Nation organisations;
• engaged in working with new clients to establish relationships; and
• work in a team with excellent employment benefits, a supportive team environment, and the intrinsic rewards of important claimant-focussed work.

This unique opportunity is now available as a permanent full-time position, with potential flexibility for a part time role.

Duties and responsibilities will include

• Leading and driving Native Title compensation applications for various First Nation people across Australia
• Contributing to the preparation and conduct of existing matters, in collaboration with other team members;
• A high level of skill in task management and collaboration with other team members;
• Developing and maintaining relationships with clients to hold their trust throughout their matters;
• With involvement of other team members, conducting litigation in appropriate matters;
• Maintain and build new client relationships for the practice; and
• Providing exceptional service to clients and demonstrate a high level of cultural competence dealing with First Nations clients.

*What will you bring?*
Working within a collaborative and highly regarded team, you will be a committed and enthusiastic individual who possesses the following

• Tertiary qualifications in law and hold a current Practicing Certificate
• More than 4 years post admission experience working in Native Title and/or working for First Nations clients, and ideally litigation;
• Excellent technical legal and analytical skills, including a demonstrated track record of producing technically excellent legal work
• Exceptional influence and negotiation skills and an ability to communicate effectively and compassionately
• Demonstrated skills in effective network and relationship management, and working as part of a team
• Ability to listen, exercise judgement and resolve problems expeditiously
• Commercial acumen and interest in key issues in the class actions sector
• Passion, with a keen sense of social justice

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

To be eligible for this position, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid visa with full and unrestricted working rights in Australia. Proof of work rights will be required as part of the Slater and Gordon application process.
Acknowledgement of Country
Slater and Gordon 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
Slater and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. Slater and Gordon 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.