Lawyer

About This Role

This role is for a lawyer to join a market-leading National Superannuation and Disability Insurance team. The position suits a lawyer who is passionate about social justice, interested in complex and evolving areas of law, and keen to contribute to a high-performing and supportive national practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear, practical advice to clients on life insurance claims and disputed claims
• Manage your own file load, including prioritising work and delivering services efficiently and effectively
• Ensure matters are progressed with compassion, care and exceptional client service
• Help manage and strengthen existing referral networks and client relationships, and build new ones
• Stay up to date with relevant case law, industry developments and legislative change, and share knowledge with the team
• Contribute to the development of junior lawyers and support staff, and build your leadership capability within our national practice

Requirements

• Substantial experience in superannuation disability insurance claims and litigation, or strong personal injury litigation experience with a genuine interest in moving into this area
• Proven post-admission experience, with confidence running a busy, high-velocity file load
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• A proven ability to meet team goals and deadlines while maintaining quality and attention to detail
• The ability to provide clear, concise and commercially aware legal advice
• A tailored, empathetic approach to clients and a strong client care focus
• The ability to identify practical and innovative solutions for clients
• A calm, considered manner and resilience when handling sensitive issues and challenging clients
• Strong team orientation, with the ability to work autonomously where required
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to build rapport internally and externally
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
• A growth mindset and enthusiasm for continuous learning and improvement
• Engagement, embraces change and is motivated to help grow the practice

Benefits

• Genuine work-life balance
• Hybrid work environment allowing time split between home and the office
• Recognition and reward for high performance
• A week of shutdown leave
• Paid parental leave
• Extra-long service leave
• Various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• Mentoring, regular feedback and structured development opportunities
• Clear pathways to senior roles within the practice
• Exposure to complex matters, strategic litigation and law reform work (where available)
• Access to internal learning programs and CPD support
• Flexible working arrangements (subject to business needs)
• Access to wellbeing initiatives and EAP
• Supportive leadership

Important Details

• Work format: hybrid

Application Process

• Apply directly to Slater and Gordon

Eligibility

• 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.

About the Company

Slater and Gordon Lawyers are a leading personal injury and class actions law firm dedicated to helping clients access the superannuation and insurance benefits they are entitled to.