Associate (Abuse Law)
Core
Associate lawyer specializing in Abuse Law, representing survivors of childhood sexual abuse and handling personal injury cases.
Role type
Associate lawyer (Abuse Law / Personal Injury)
Builds
Court documents, legal briefs, and client communications for abuse law and personal injury matters.
Domain
Law (Abuse Law, Personal Injury, Medical Negligence)
Required skills
Legal research, drafting court documents, client interviewing, evidence review, procedural knowledge (Victoria), collaboration with barristers and medical experts
Preferred skills
Experience in Personal Injury, Medical Negligence, or Litigation; strong client service focus; solutions-oriented approach
Technologies
Legal research databases, court filing systems
Responsibilities
Engage with clients to take instructions; review and interpret complex records; draft court documents and briefs; attend procedural hearings; liaise with medical experts and allied health professionals; collaborate with barristers to prepare matters for hearing
Seniority
Mid-level (5+ years PAE preferred)