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 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 also enjoy access to additional paid service leave, a confirmed 1 July salary increase, an annual wellness reimbursement, career development opportunities, and much more.
**We are also pleased to let you know that Slater and Gordon were ranked in the Top 25 Attraction Firms in the annual Lawyers Weekly Legal Firm of Choice Survey for 2023-24.**
**_ 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.
**What are we looking for?**
Why not work in beautiful Bendigo in Regional Victoria. Enjoy the country feel while at the same time being able to work for a well-known leading organisation. We are seeking an experienced plaintiff lawyer, ideally with 2-5+ years post admission experience.
You will work within a great team that specialises in Personal Injury Law, across both Workers Compensation and Motor Vehicle Accident files. You can expect to take complete ownership of a file load, establish positive solid working relationships with your colleagues and have the support of a superior National team.
The role offers the following:
- a fantastic and supportive work environment
- adaptable work arrangements
- collaborating across a national practice
- ongoing training and development opportunities
Day to day duties will include:
- management of a file load
- liaising with clients in an empathetic manner
- preparing legal correspondence
- providing clear, practical and concise legal and commercial advice to clients
- continually exploring new opportunities for your practice and developing new business
**What will you bring?**
If this prospect sounds like you, then the following skills, experience and attributes will help are key in your success for the role:
- previous experience as a plaintiff personal injury lawyer
- outstanding communication & interpersonal skills
- demonstrated skills in effective network and relationship management;
- ability to exercise judgement & resolve problems expeditiously & satisfactorily
- superior organisational skills
- ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment.
**What next?
📌 Lawyer/associate (Work and Road)
🏢 Slater And Gordon
📍 Bendigo