The Opportunity
As an Associate or Senior Associate in our Abuse Law practice in Adelaide, you'll be on the frontline as we right wrongs for our clients across a variety of institutional abuse law matters. This is a permanent full‐time opportunity for someone who is looking to take their career to the next level, although we are open to candidates seeking flexible options. Abuse Law experience across any jurisdiction is preferable, but not essential. We are open to mentoring an eager solicitor with a minimum of 3 years PAE in personal injury. If you're driven to assist vulnerable people with achieving justice, and bring sensitivity and expertise to the table, this may be your next move.
Responsibilities
* Provide clients with legal advice and representation to obtain compensation.
* Work across a variety of client matters that require a high level of sensitivity, including historical abuse matters.
* Provide legal advice regarding each client's particular matter to suit their level of understanding.
* Develop and maintain strong professional working relationships with clients, including effective and regular communication and managing the client's expectations.
* Draft legal documentation with a high degree of attention to detail.
* Manage and run a file load with a high level of commercial and fiscal awareness.
* Take an active role in working with and mentoring junior members of the team.
What you'll bring
* A Bachelor of Laws with a current practising certificate.
* Post‐admission experience in Personal Injury or Abuse Law.
* A strong understanding of, and ability to interpret, the relevant legislation and legal documentation.
* Enjoy working on legally challenging and factually complex matters.
* Maturity and confidence to deal with clients who may be experiencing trauma.
* A desire to be part of a strong, cohesive team that works together to get great results.
* An innate ability to question, challenge the status quo and always stay ahead of the pack.
* A commitment to truly connect with those around you and work together to deliver exceptional results for our clients.
* The passion, motivation and enthusiasm to contribute to our culture and ensure it's a place where everyone can thrive.
Benefits
* Connect and be you: Get the benefits you need, and work with truly authentic people.
* Challenge and be challenged: Take your place at Shine and make a real impact. Question and challenge – that's how we grow.
* Achieve and grow: Start your Shine journey with our award‐winning learning programs, and be set up for success. We provide innovative in‐house learning programs and real opportunities to step up and grow.
EEO Statement
We are committed to making Shine Lawyers a place for you by encouraging and supporting our people to bring their authentic selves to the workplace, and as a result, we know you'll put your best self forward while righting wrong for our clients. We're passionate about maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment here at Shine that celebrates all of our differences with age, disability, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.
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