Law Clerk

Law Clerk

Slater and Gordon Lawyers 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 a week of shutdown leave, paid parental leave, extra-long service leave, together with various ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.

Employees covered by our Enterprise Agreement, 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.

What are we looking for?

The Superannuation & Disability Insurance team are now seeking Expressions of Interest for a Law Clerk to join our Melbourne team for a Parental Leave contract. Both Full Time/ Part-Time options will be considered. Our team works closely with clients who have superannuation Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) or private disability insurance claims following an injury or illness. We work to achieve the best possible outcomes for our clients. Under supervision of a Lawyer your daily duties will include: 

• Undertaking client interviews to establish an entitlement to make a disability insurance claim 
• Review insurance policies and trust deeds applicable to the client’s matter 
• Preparation of claim forms and legal submissions 
• Draft correspondence to clients and third parties 
• Providing a tailored approach to each client’s matter 
• Managing your own file load of client claims 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, internal and external stakeholders
• 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 keen interest in personal injury law
• Exposure to a plaintiff personal injury practice (highly desirable)
• 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
• A willingness to learn
• Proactive approach and initiative

What next?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Slater and Gordon. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

To be eligible for this position, you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a valid visa with full and unrestricted working rights in Australia. Proof of work rights will be required as part of the Slater and Gordon application process. 

Acknowledgement of Country Slater and Gordon 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 Slater and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. Slater and Gordon 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.