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Associate/Senior Associate | Industrial and Employment | SydneyJoin to apply for the Associate/Senior Associate | Industrial and Employment | Sydney role at Slater and Gordon LawyersAssociate/Senior Associate | Industrial and Employment | Sydney1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Associate/Senior Associate | Industrial and Employment | Sydney role at Slater and Gordon LawyersGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Associate/Senior Associate | Industrial and EmploymentSlater and Gordon Lawyers are a leading employment, industrial, 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 a week of shutdown leave, paid parental leave, extra-long service leave, together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.What are we looking for?Our Industrial and Employment Law (I+E) Lawyers assist our clients, which includes both individuals and unions, with workplace disputes, disciplinary investigations, unfair dismissals, employment contract reviews, employment separation agreements, underpayment claims, bullying and discrimination complaints and other employment related claims.If you have experience in employment law, or have a passion for industrial relations, then this could be exactly what you are looking for.This position will have you form part of our wider National I+E team, and have you based in Sydney.Ideally you will have some prior knowledge of employment law, a strong trade union understanding, an understanding of the political landscape is desired, p revious practicing experience particularly in the employment and industrial law sector and a proactive, passionate and results driven nature.A typical day will have you responsible for the followingClientsliaise with clients to understand case issuesmanage expectations independently; seeking guidance where appropriateconduct and manage new client enquiriesmaintain regular and open communication with clients.Working With Othersliaise with other senior lawyers and counsel as required to clarify and resolve complex legal issuessupervise, mentor and support junior lawyers and legal support staff when requiredDay to dayproduce quality letters of advice, in a timely mannerdraft court documents when requiredconduct file reviews to identify any key issuesWhat will you bring?Ideally, you will have the following skills and attributesdegree qualified and at least 3+ years post admission experienceprevious experience in Industrial and/or Employment Law and/or Federal and State industrial commissionsa personal understanding and affinity for the trade union movementan understanding of politicsoutstanding communication & interpersonal skillsability to exercise empathy and compassion to clientsexperience in running files end to endability to exercise judgement and resolve problems quicklya strong team playerWhat next?If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Slater and Gordon. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.To be eligible for this position, you 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.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.Diversity + Inclusion Slater and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. Slater and Gordon is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, or other legally protected attributes. We understand that everyone has different needs. 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