Solicitor or Senior Solicitor - Abuse Law
Grow your legal skills in abuse law matters with big firm support. Be part of a high performing team, with local connections. Get the flex you need, with work from home and flexible options.
Grow your legal skills in abuse law matters with big firm support
Be part of a high performing team, with local connections
Get the flex you need, with work from home and flexible options
The Opportunity: As a Solicitor or Senior Solicitor in our Abuse Law practice in Newcastle, you'll be on the frontline as we doggedly seek justice. You'll have the opportunity to be mentored by pre-eminent experts in the field.
This is a permanent full-time prospect for someone who is looking to take their career to the next level, although we are open to candidates seeking part time, as well.
If you are a personal injuries solicitor keen to assist vulnerable people with achieving justice, and bring sensitivity and expertise to the table, this may be your next move.
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 to 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: To thrive in this role, you'll have:
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.
Shine Lawyers: A place for you. It means more here. At Shine, purpose really matters.
It's our clients, who summon the courage to stand up to injustice.
It's the communities we are part of and support every day.
It's our team, who champion what's right and make this place what it is.
We're an ASX-listed organisation, and we've been standing up for the rights of everyday Australians for more than 45 years.
Connect and be you: Get the benefits you need, and work with truly authentic people.
Challenge and be challenged: We're not here for "easy". We want you to take your place at Shine and make a real impact.
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 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're passionate about maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment here at Shine that celebrates all of our differences.
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📌 Solicitor Or Senior Solicitor - Abuse Law
🏢 Shine Lawyers
📍 Newcastle