Lawyer | Medical Law

Our Medical Law team is growing, and we are now seeking a Lawyer with 3 years+ of post-legal admission experience to join our team based out of any of our Melbourne, Sunshine or Epping office locations. This is a full‑time position. You will work with one of our most experienced and respected practice groups nationally, managing your own files. We are also open to discussions regarding flexible work.

• Instrumental in managing a practice
• Continually exploring new opportunities for your practice and developing new business
• Maintaining strong client relationships
• Exceptional negotiation skills and an ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrated skills in effective network and relationship management
• Ability to exercise judgement and resolve problems expeditiously

• A keen interest in personal injury law and 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
• A calm and easy‑going nature
• Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Ability to handle sensitive issues and challenging clients
• Ability to exercise judgement and resolve problems expeditiously
• Demonstrated skills in effective network and relationship management
• Available to work 38 hours per week, between the hours of 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday to Friday.

We recognise and reward high performance and offer outstanding employee benefits including a week of shutdown leave, paid parental leave, extra‑long service leave, ongoing learning and professional development opportunities. Employees covered by our Enterprise Agreement also enjoy additional paid service leave, a confirmed 1 July salary increase, an annual wellness reimbursement, career development opportunities, and more.

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.

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.

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.