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About Slater and Gordon Lawyers

Slater + Gordon Lawyers, a prominent personal injury and class actions law firm, distinguishes itself with a team united by a collective passion for client well-being, embodying a philosophy of people caring for people. As a leading consumer law firm in Australia, they employ over 800 professionals across 40 locations, dedicated to realizing their mission of providing accessible world-class legal services. They specialize in offering a comprehensive array of legal and complementary services across diverse practice areas.

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Your role

The Toowoomba Office is now seeking a First Year Lawyer to join their thriving team. You will work within a team that specialises in Personal Injury Law, predominately a practice of workers' compensation and motor vehicle accident files. You can expect to be guided and mentored throughout your career, this is a true opportunity to develop your skills. Critical to the role will be forging strong links with internal and external stakeholders. 

The role offers the following:

• The opportunity to gain unparalleled experience as an entry-level lawyer in a highly respected national practice group
• Opportunities for career advancement and to “make your mark”
• A fantastic and supportive work environment
• Mentoring and career development
• Flexible work arrangements

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

This role will require attendance at their Toowoomba Office. 

Training & development

The company provides study assistance, offering financial aid and study leave for both work-related and personal learning endeavours, emphasizing ongoing skill development beyond university education. Additionally, employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), a free and confidential counselling service designed to provide support and assistance during stressful times, with dedicated support available for leaders through the Thrive program.

Benefits

Slater and Gordon Lawyers prioritize its employees' well-being by offering a range of benefits to support a healthy work-life balance, including shut-down leave during the festive season and cultural leave to observe personal occasions. Additionally, comprehensive parental leave, blood donor's leave, and long service leave are provided, ensuring employees feel supported in various life situations. Furthermore, benefits to improve health, wellness, and productivity, such as study assistance, access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and health insurance discounts, demonstrate the company's commitment to its employees' holistic well-being.

Work-life balance

Slater and Gordon Lawyers offer various types of leave to accommodate diverse needs, including shut-down leave during the Christmas and New Year period, providing employees with five days of paid leave. Additionally, cultural leave allows employees to observe religious and cultural occasions of their choice, with two paid days per year, and flexibility for those who prefer to work on Christian holidays in exchange for days that align with their beliefs.

Company culture

Unified by a shared commitment to making a positive impact on clients' futures, the team at Slater and Gordon is known for delivering accessible world-class legal services. Diligently working to simplify the legal process for clients from diverse backgrounds, the firm upholds core values that include doing things right, collaborating effectively, and taking the lead in its approach to work and culture. These values guide their interactions and define their work ethic, emphasizing excellence, teamwork, and leadership.

About you

Ideally, you will have the following:

• Recently admitted or in your first year of law
• 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

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• slatergordon.com.au/the-firm
• slatergordon.com.au/careers
• slatergordon.com.au/careers/benefits-for-employees