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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 have a great opportunity for a Law Clerk to join their growing Workers Compensation team in the Newcastle office. This is a great opportunity for a 2nd-year law student. They are open to flexible work arrangements with a minimum availability of 3 days a week. 

This role will have you responsible for providing support to their busy team, with ongoing training and development. Your daily duties will include:

• Providing a great level of care and support to our clients in a professional manner
• Communicating with clients, insurers and other professionals both in writing and verbally
• Preparing legal correspondence and compiling court documents
• Review, analyse and summarise medical records and other documents
• 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

You will have a passion for social justice and generating positive outcomes for clients. The following experience and skills will ensure your success in this position:  

• 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

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