The Firm A leading Australian law firm with offices in capital cities around Australia committed to delivering premium legal services in a range of industries, from Technology and Digital Economy, to Agribusiness, Energy, Sports and Entertainment, and other. The firm's Melbourne team alone has over 60 lawyers distributed across different practice areas. Despite the firm's size it prides itself on maintaining an inclusive workplace and allows flexible work arrangements, for example, working from home and standard work hours to protect employees' well-being. The Role A full-time, permanent role has opened up in the firm's Melbourne CBD office purely out of organic growth. The role will be to specialise in Personal Injury with a particular focus on Public Liability and, to a lesser extent, Property Damage. The role is defendant-exclusive and the successful applicant will possess experience in litigation and dispute resolution in all state and federal courts and before the Coroner’s court. You will be exposed to a wide range of industries including sport, hospitality, leisure, retail, cleaning, security, commercial and residential property management and owners, churches, schools, medical, health, aged care, trades and construction. You will be working closely with a Senior Associate or Special Counsel, who will be available for delegation of work, mentoring and professional development. In turn, there will be a junior lawyer working in your team whom you will be responsible for mentoring and occasionally delegating work to. Benefits on Offer Salary expectation of around $100,000 - $120,000 plus super and upwards, depending on the level of experience as assessed by the firm Opportunity to join a large firm with plentiful resources to secure long-term job security and career progression Top tier quality work but with a boutique firm's work/life balance with a standard working day ending by 6:00pm, subject to deadlines Opportunity to engage with sophisticated clients in diverse industries Opportunity to access a tailored and structured professional development program to ensure your continued evolution into a highly competent senior lawyers Opportunity to work with, mentor and delegate to junior lawyers Opportunity to access autonomy over your caseload Superfluous location in the Melbourne CBD Essential Requirements 2-4 years of PAE in Personal Injury Law in a reputable defendant-exclusive Melbourne-based firm with prowess in Personal Injury or Insurance Law Demonstrated success with building client relationships by delivering outstanding results Excellent communication skills To Apply: If you feel you are the right fit for this opportunity, click the ‘Apply’ button above or contact Janine Cloete directly at janine@gorillajobs.com.au with your CV attached. Gorilla Jobs is one of Australia’s fastest-growing Legal and medical recruitment agencies, and our team of professional consultants can help you achieve your career goals without stress. We work in your best interest and provide the best possible service. For more legal positions visit www.gorillajobs.com.au
