Lawyer | Client Engagement Team 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. For EA based roles: 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 Class Actions practice group is seeking a highly motivated first year Lawyer to become a permanent member of its Client Engagement Team. The Class Actions Client Engagement Team specialises in providing consistently high-quality group member engagement across Slater and Gordon’s portfolio of class actions. As an early-career Client Engagement Team Lawyer you will be an active team member working under direction, autonomously and also providing direction to our team of dedicated part-time paralegals. You will work on a range of day-to-day work and milestone projects across our portfolio of class actions, as well as assisting with the commencement of new actions. You will work in the Melbourne based team that has built up expertise and a strong track record in this area of practice. You will report to the Client Engagement Lawyer and Team Lead. You will also interact with lawyers across the Class Actions department, the Class Actions Litigation Technology Team and the Slater and Gordon Client Care and Marketing teams. This role offers: • The opportunity to gain unparalleled experience for a junior solicitor in a highly respected class actions practice group • A fantastic culture and supportive work environment • Mentoring and career development support • Flexible work arrangements • Opportunities for career advancement What will you bring? Applications are open individuals who will have been admitted to practice in Victoria and are available for start dates in March - April 2026. The following skills, experience and attributes are prerequisites for the role: • Strong communication and interpersonal skills- including client focussed legal drafting skills • High commitment and enthusiasm for providing consistently strong client care • Strong administrative skills, attention to detail and ability to manage to deadlines • Strong organisational, project and team management skills • Ability to work autonomously as well as within a team environment • Ability to exercise judgement; to identify and then resolve problems expeditiously 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. Apply now Share Save Job
