Lawyer/Associate - Work and Road | Bendigo

Lawyer/Associate - Work and Road | Bendigo

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 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 Work and Road team is growing, and we are now seeking a Lawyer/Associate with 3+ years PAE to join our Bendigo team. This is a full time, permanent role and flexible work arrangements will be considered. Your energy and drive will be integral in achieving successful outcomes along with your positive approach to your work. This is an opportunity for an experienced Lawyer to work with some incredibly talented and likeminded team members. Critical to the role will be forging strong links with internal and external stakeholders. Some of the key responsibilities will include: Management of a Work and Road practice Provide clear, practical and concise legal and commercial advice Providing a tailored approach to clients to understand the context of their matter Identifying practical and innovative solutions for clients Maintain and build new client relationships for the practice Providing exceptional service to clients What will you bring?

Working within a collegiate and highly regarded team, the successful candidate will be a committed and enthusiastic individual who possesses the following: Previous practising experience in personal injury law with a passion for Work and Road Law Outstanding communication & interpersonal skills Exceptional negotiation skills and an ability to communicate effectively and compassionately Demonstrated skills in effective network and relationship management Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment Ability to listen to, and empathise with clients and their families Ability to exercise judgement & resolve problems expeditiously & satisfactorily Superior organisational skills 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.

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