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    Law Clerk - Newcastle, Australia - Slater and Gordon Lawyers

    Slater and Gordon Lawyers
    Slater and Gordon Lawyers Newcastle, Australia

    Found in: Talent AU C2 - 6 days ago

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    Law Clerk | Workers Compensation

    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.

    Covered by our Enterprise Agreement, this position 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.

    Acknowledgement of Country

    S+G acknowledges 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

    S+G is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. S+G 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 understand that everyone has different needs. If you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process please let us know in your application.

    What are we looking for?

    We have a great opportunity for a Law Clerk to join our growing Workers Compensation team in the Newcastle office. This is a great opportunity for a 2nd year law student. We 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 our 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
  • What will you bring?

    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 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
  • 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.


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