Junior Litigation Technology Lawyer 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. We are seeking a recently admitted lawyer to join our Class Actions team in a specialist litigation technology role. Our team has run some of the largest and most complex class actions in Australia, spanning financial services, superannuation, securities, product liability and major tort claims. Our litigation technology lawyers are embedded within our legal teams, applying data and technology skills to support large-scale matters and strengthen the way we deliver access to justice. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist capability at the intersection of law, data, and technology. The Role Working closely with senior lawyers and under supervision, your work may include: Analysing, processing and cleansing group member data Assisting with the development of models for loss estimation and settlement distribution Supporting eDiscovery preparation and management, including drafting protocols and liaising with platform providers Consulting with internal stakeholders to develop practical technology solutions Working with our Client Engagement Team to support a data-driven, personalised client experience Using Excel, SQL and Python to assist with data analysis and reporting Over time, you will build confidence in working with complex datasets and develop an understanding of how quantitative analysis supports case strategy. About You Recently admitted lawyer (PLT completed) Strong academic record Solid proficiency in MS Excel, with working knowledge of SQL and/or Python Familiarity with basic statistical or data analysis concepts Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Comfortable working both independently and in a collaborative team environment Curious, analytical and willing to learn Class actions or general litigation experience is a plus, but not essential Class actions increasingly involve large and complex datasets. This role offers early-career exposure to the practical and analytical side of major litigation, within a supportive, high-performing team. What We Offer Hybrid working model (two common in-office days, flexibility outside those days) 20 days annual leave plus firm-wide shutdown leave 5 days service leave per year (in addition to annual leave; non-accruing) 26 weeks paid parental leave for the birth parent and non-birth parent. Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential professional support Broad learning and professional development opportunities We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If this role interests you but you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply and tell us how your skills and perspective could contribute to our team. 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
