- Instrumental in managing an Abuse practice and carry a file load
- Continually exploring new opportunities for your practice and developing new business
- Maintaining strong client relationships
- Exceptional negotiation skills and an ability to communicate effectively
- Demonstrated skills in effective network and relationship management
- Ability to exercise judgement and resolve problems expeditiously
- Assisting and mentoring junior lawyers with their development and case progression
- Previous experience and a passion for Personal Injury, in particular, Abuse law
- Superior communication skills
- A calm and easy-going nature
- Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
- Ability to handle sensitive issues and challenging issues
- Ability to exercise judgement and resolve problems expeditiously
- Demonstrated skills in effective network and relationship management
- An understanding and/or qualification in psychology would be highly desirable
Senior Associate - Melbourne, Australia - Slater and Gordon Lawyers
Description
Senior Associate (Abuse Law) | Melbourne
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 an extra week of annual leave, 18 weeks paid parental leave, extra-long service leave together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
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What are we looking for?
Due to continued growth, our Victorian team is now seeking an experienced Senior Lawyer to join our National Abuse Law practice. We are open to discussions around office location and flexible work.
This rare and exciting opportunity is now available for a proactive, passionate and results driven Lawyer who will specialise or is keen to specialise in abuse matters. You will be working with some amazing likeminded individuals who are incredibly passionate about advocating for victims of abuse.
Our abuse law lawyers, and support staff assist clients who may have had to deal with sexual or physical abuse (including historical trauma such as childhood abuse).
Your responsibilities will include:
What will you bring?
You will be a committed and enthusiastic individual who possesses the following:
What next?
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Slater + Gordon. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.