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Lawyer/Associate | Work and Road | SunshineLawyer/Associate | Work and Road | SunshineSlater 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 a week of shutdown leave, paid parental leave, extra-long service leave, together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.Employees 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.What are we looking for?Come and join our incredibly well-established Sunshine Office and form part of the Work and Road team. Ideally, we are seeking an experienced Plaintiff Personal Injury Lawyer with up to 3 years post admission experience.In addition to taking on a wide range of challenging legal matters, you can manage and strengthen existing community relationships along with initiating and building new networks.Day to day responsibilities will include:Management of a file loadProvide clear, practical and concise legal and commercial adviceIdentifying practical and innovative solutions for clientsBuilding rapport with our clients in an empathetic and understanding wayWhat will you bring?Our successful candidate will be a committed and enthusiastic individual who possesses the following:Post Admission ExperiencePrevious experience and a passion for Personal Injury lawExceptional negotiation skills and an ability to communicate effectively and compassionately;Experience in running multiple files end to endDemonstrated skills in effective network and relationship managementAbility to exercise judgement andresolve problems quicklyBe a team player with a friendly and compassionate demeanourWhat 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 Gordonacknowledges 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 Gordonis 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 understandthat everyone has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know in your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr