Associate / Senior Associate | Class Actions

Associate/Senior Associate | Class Actions
Slater + Gordon Lawyers are a leading class actions and personal injury law firm where every member of our team shares our 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 an extra week of annual leave, paid parental leave, extra-long service leave, and various learning and professional development opportunities.

*What are we looking for?
Do you care passionately about what you do? Are you a commercial litigator who is values driven? Are you satisfied in your current role, or are you looking for something more meaningful and extraordinary?*
You will be experienced in working in commercial or class action litigation. You will share our passion for social justice and possess a strong desire to champion voices not always heard. Naturally, you are adept at building strong relationships and communicating with impact.

Ideally, we are seeking lawyers with proven litigation practice experience and strong analytical ability, technical excellence, decisiveness and leadership skills.

These appointments represent rare opportunities for proactive, passionate and results driven individuals to work within one of our most experienced and highly respected practice groups, and for a company that has a clear sense of purpose within the Australian legal industry.

You can expect to have responsibility for working in the day-to-day conduct of one or two class actions and will work in one of Australia's most dynamic and determined litigation teams.
We are seeking Melbourne or Sydney based candidates for this role.
*What will you bring?*
You will have a proven ability in using your exceptional analytical and communication skills to contribute to great litigation outcomes.

Your background will demonstrate a strong sense of initiative and ownership.

The following skills, experience and attributes will ensure your ongoing success

• Tertiary qualifications in Law and hold a current Practicing Certificate
• More than 4 years post admission experience working in commercial or class action 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
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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.