Solicitor - Personal Injury and Abuse Law
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What keeps me at Shine is the constant support to better yourself in your job. I like the fact it really is a culture of empowering their staff to want to be the best in the industry. We bring true purpose, authentic people and a proven path. You bring you.
Prospect
As a solicitor in our expanding Personal Injury and Abuse Law practice in Adelaide, you’ll be on the frontline as we doggedly right wrong across a variety of personal injury and 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. While Abuse Law experience across any jurisdiction is preferable, it’s not essential for success – we are open to mentoring an experienced personal injuries solicitor who brings sensitivity and compassion to the table, and is passionate about assisting vulnerable people with achieving justice.
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.
- Provide legal advice tailored to each client’s 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.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Desire to be part of a solid, 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.
- 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 perks you need, and work with truly authentic people. You can enjoy the security of a large, well‑established firm that treats you as a person, not a number.
- Challenge and be challenged: We’re not here for “easy”. We want you to 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, where you’ll find immediate connection and be set up for success. We provide innovative in‑house learning programs and real opportunities to step up and grow – within your role and beyond.
Details
- Seniority level: Associate
- Employment type: Full‑time
- Job function: Legal
- Industry: Law Practice
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. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates and celebrate all differences.
Excited to join us and stand up to injustice? Apply now and make Shine Justice a place for you.
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