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addressAddressPerth, WA
CategoryLegal

Job description

Slater + Gordon Lawyers (S+G) are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm, where every member of our team shares our 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, and various learning and professional development opportunities.

Lawyer positions covered by our Enterprise Agreement, this position will also 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

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

S+G 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?

The National Asbestos team is now seeking a passionate and experienced Lawyer to join their busy team in Perth. Ideally you will have a current non restricted practicing certificate and have had exposure to personal injury law or have had experienced in the Asbestos Plaintiff space.  This is a fixed term full time contract position until 30 June 2024.

A little bit about the team and the area of law | Exposure to asbestos, a mineral commonly used in building materials up until the mid-80s, can cause a range of serious and life-threatening health issues.  Over the past 35 years, Slater and Gordon Asbestos Lawyers have acted for thousands of mesothelioma sufferers and many others suffering from asbestos related lung cancer and asbestosis.  We have a proud history of fighting successfully for asbestos victims, while ensuring we do everything we can to support them and their families.

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. 

In addition to taking on a wide range of challenging legal matters, this role will also see you manage and strengthen new client relationships along with initiating and building new networks.

Your responsibilities will include: 

  • Instrumental in managing an Asbestos 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
  • Ability to exercise judgement and resolve problems and run files 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
  • 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
  • An empathetic and understanding approach to client care
  • 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.

    Refer code: 1923649. Slater & Gordon Lawyers - The previous day - 2024-04-04 01:40

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