Lawyer | Workers Compensation | Werribee

Job Description

Lawyer | Workers Compensation | Werribee 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. Lawyers covered by our Enterprise Agreement will enjoy access to additional paid service leave, a confirmed 1 July salary increase, an annual wellness reimbursement, career development opportunities, and much more. 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. 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? At Slater and Gordon, we are committed to seeking compensation for our clients, especially our Workers Compensation clients. Our Lawyers understand that our clients suffering a workplace injury can present major hurdles to overcome. They support our clients every step of the way with care, understanding, flexibility, and support. They take care of the legal needs, so our clients can take care of their recovery. Come and join our Werribee Office and form part of the Workers Compensation team. Ideally, we are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Lawyer with at least 1 to 3 years post admission experience. This position will form part of our wider National Work and Road team. In addition to taking on a wide range of challenging legal matters, you can manage and strengthen existing community relationships along with initiating and building new networks. Day-to-day responsibilities will include: Management of a file load Provide clear, practical, and concise legal and commercial advice Identifying practical and innovative solutions for clients Building rapport with our clients in an empathetic and understanding way What will you bring? Our successful candidate will be a committed and enthusiastic individual who possesses the following: Ideally 1-3 years Post Admission Experience Previous experience and a passion for Personal Injury law (workers compensation experience desirable) Exceptional negotiation skills and an ability to communicate effectively and compassionately Experience in running multiple files end to end Demonstrated skills in effective network and relationship management Ability to exercise judgment and resolve problems quickly Be a team player with a friendly and compassionate demeanor 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr