Senior Associate – Public Liability

Personal Injury Law
Melbourne VIC 3000
July 13, 2023
Full Time
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

“Right off the bat, I knew it was a place for me. Every single person was there for their clients – that’s what motivated me then, and it motivates me now.” Kathryn Townsend – National Practice Leader

We bring authentic people, a proven path and real opportunity. You bring you.

The Opportunity 

As a Senior Associate in our Melbourne CBD Public Liability team on a permanent basis, you’ll be on the frontline as we doggedly seek justice. Reporting to the Legal Practice Manager, you’ll work on a range of public liability matters.

With compassion, connection and purpose, you’ll truly champion our clients by:

  • Providing the legal advice and representation our clients need and deserve to obtain maximum compensation.
  • Progressing and resolving a range of public liability files.
  • Effectively assessing claims, including liability and quantum.
  • Cultivating strong relationships with our clients through exceptional communication and clear management of expectations.
  • Preparing legal documentation with a high degree of detail, and manage and run a file load with a keen level of commercial and fiscal awareness.
  • Working as one team and actively supporting and mentoring junior team members.

What you’ll bring 

To thrive in this role, you’ll have:

  • Experience as a practising solicitor across a broad range of litigation matters.
  • Experience across public liability files is desirable.
  • A strong understanding of, and ability to interpret the relevant legislation and legal documentation.
  • An innate ability to question, challenge the status quo and always stay ahead of the pack.
  • A commitment to truly connect with those around you and work together to deliver exceptional results for our clients.
  • The passion, motivation and enthusiasm to contribute to our culture and ensure it’s a place where everyone can thrive.
  • The ability to work full-time, but if you’re looking for something more flexible, let’s talk!

Shine Lawyers: A place for you. It means more here.  

At Shine, purpose really matters.

  • It’s our clients, who summon the courage to stand up to injustice.
  • It’s the communities we are part of and support every day.
  • It’s our team, who champion what’s right and make this place what it is.

We’re an ASX-listed organisation, and we’ve been standing up for the rights of everyday Australians for more than 45 years. We’ve achieved a lot but you’ll find no airs and graces here. We’re humble yet relentless. We don’t pretend to be anything other than ourselves. And together, we’ve created a place for you to thrive.

Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us:

  • Connect and be you: Get the benefits you need, and work with truly authentic people. And you can enjoy the security of a large, well-established firm that treats you as a person, not a number.
  • Challenge and be challenged: We’re not here for “easy”. We want you to take your place at Shine and make a real impact. Question and challenge – that’s how we grow.
  • Achieve and grow: Start your Shine journey at our renowned Centre of Learning, where you’ll find immediate connection and be set up for success. Be mentored by experienced leaders who will back you every step of the way, whilst earning a stake in our business with profit share and equity options!

Visit https://www.shine.com.au/careers/life-shine to find out more and read the stories of our incredible people.

Excited to join us and stand up to injustice? Apply now and make Shine Justice a place for you.

As part of The Circle Back Initiative, we want you to feel supported through our recruitment process, which means that you will hear back from our friendly team – no matter the outcome.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

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