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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

Slater and Gordon Lawyers'  National Abuse team is growing, and they are now seeking a casual Law Clerk to join their team in Ashfield. As a valued member of this team, you will help support the Lawyers as they advance civil claims on behalf of their clients who have been abused as children in schools, juvenile detention facilities, and other institutional settings.

Your energy and drive will be integral in achieving successful outcomes along with your positive approach to your work. In this role, you will assist the team in managing and progressing abuse law matters, as you review reports and files and prepare draft legal correspondence.  Some of the key responsibilities will include:

• Review, analyse and summarise documentation
• Preparing legal correspondence, court documents and briefs when required
• Ensuring compliance with relevant rules and regulations 
• Working closely with the legal teams to advance legal matters for clients

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:

• A keen interest in personal injury law, either as a current law student or similar.
• Exposure to Abuse Law or a similar plaintiff personal injury practice (highly desirable)
• A natural passion for helping people and a high level of empathy
• Exceptional experience in communication and customer service
• Excellent written and drafting skills
• Recognise the importance of attention to detail and time management
• Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to multi-task 
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team environment
• A willingness to learn
• Proactive approach and initiative

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
• glassdoor.com