Senior Associate

2 weeks ago

Perth, Australia Slater and Gordon Full time

Senior Associate (Public Liability) | Perth

Slater and 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.

We are also pleased to let you know that Slater and Gordon were ranked in the Top 25 Attraction Firms in the annual Lawyers Weekly Legal Firm of Choice Survey for 2023-24.

Acknowledge 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. S+G 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. 

What are we looking for?

Our office in Perth WA is now seeking an experienced Senior Associate to join our national public liability personal injury space. We are open to discussions with candidates with limited to proven practicing experience, a general understanding of plaintiff law would be highly advantageous.  This is truly autonomous role, with opportunity to grow and manage a team. 

This rare and exciting opportunity is now available for a proactive, passionate and results driven Lawyer.  You will be working with one of our most experienced and respected practice groups nationally which will see you working collaboratively across a file load. 

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).

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
  • Mentoring and managing more junior lawyers and staff within the Perth public liability practice
  • 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, Public Liability 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

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.

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