Graduate Lawyer/Lawyer | Employers Liability | Newcastle

at  TurksLegal

23RD APRIL, 2024

Turks is a specialist law firm with 38 partners and over 250 staff in our Sydney, Newcastle, Melbourne and Brisbane offices. We operate in all jurisdictions across Australia. We have an enviable reputation in the insurance, commercial and banking sectors, working with many of Australia’s leading insurance and financial institutions, workers compensation scheme agents, employers and government departments.

ABOUT US

At Turks, we focus on what we do best - delivering innovative and practical solutions to the legal and business hurdles which our clients face. Our client focussed approach ensures we always deliver on our promises, building relationships based on trust and collaboration.
As a specialist, commercial firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle with a reach throughout the rest of Australia, you can be confident you are getting the development, support and hands on experience to grow and sustain your successful legal career.

We pride ourselves on our passion for excellence, teamwork, integrity and leadership, which is embodied through our values that guide us in our day to day activities and product offerings. We are committed to diversity and a culture of inclusion, recognising our differences as a source of strength and imperative to our success. Our social and people-oriented environment aims to improve our peoples lives both in and outside of the workplace, which includes:

• ongoing training and development;
• team and firm wide social events;
• CSR activities, including volunteer days;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• competitive paid parental leave scheme and return to work benefits;
• employee achievement awards;
• discounted gym and health insurance memberships;
• plus many more!

For more information, visit turkslegal.com.au

ABOUT THE ROLE

Due to rapid growth in our Employers Liability practice group, we are currently seeking a graduate or newly admitted lawyer to join our growing team. Working closely with our partners, you will:

• have exposure to a diverse practice, including work injury damages and workers compensation claims.
• develop skills in insurance law and litigation
• have the opportunity to have day to day conduct of matters
• have regular involvement with clients

To be considered for this role you will have;

• A Bachelor of Laws or equivalent qualification and be eligible for admission as a solicitor of the Supreme Court of NSW;
• 0 - 1 year PAE;
• A genuine interest in workers compensation claims;
• The ability to work autonomously and within a small team; and
• Strong attention to detail and a real desire for personal development