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Graduate Role

At Slater and Gordon, purpose meets progress. If you want to do work that matters and make a real impact, you’ll find it here.

As a leading personal injury and class actions firm, we’re committed to opening up access to justice for more Australians. Every member of our team plays a vital part in that mission.

The opportunity

We are seeking Graduate Lawyers to join our legal practice in Melbourne.

Through our 12-month graduate program, you will rotate across 3 of our Personal Injury teams. Working under the supervision of senior lawyers and mentors, you will develop the knowledge, skills and techniques required to support the care and management of client files in various areas of personal injury.

The program includes structured development, on-the-job training, Practical Legal Training support and regular feedback.

Applications are open to individuals who will have completed their tertiary studies in Law by no later than the end of February 2027 and are available for start dates in March 2027.

Why join us
Employees covered by our Enterprise Agreement enjoy:

• Career development opportunities and access to learning programs.
• A confirmed annual 1 July salary increase.
• Additional paid service leave.
• An annual wellness reimbursement.
• Work-life balance through hybrid work arrangements and flexibility.

More broadly, at Slater and Gordon, you will:

• Support powerful outcomes: contribute to the delivery of meaningful legal services and better outcomes for clients.
• Grow your career with real opportunity: build your capability through supervision, mentoring, structured learning and exposure across practice areas.
• Belong to an inclusive community: work with people who value compassion, collaboration, respect and access to justice.

What you will do
Your day-to-day work will include client conferences, conferences with counsel, research, drafting correspondence, court documents, file notes and letters of advice, as well as

gathering and reviewing medical evidence. Throughout the program, you’ll communicate directly with clients and stakeholders and take part in practice rotations, PLT, and regular learning and feedback activities to support your development as a lawyer.

What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who:

• Has Strong results in Law and a demonstrated commitment to opening up access to justice
• Thinks critically and conducts high-quality legal research.
• Communicates clearly and connects with people with empathy.
• Exercises sound judgement and solves problems proactively.
• Works confidently both independently and as part of a team.
• Stays organised and manages competing priorities.
• Brings resilience, curiosity and a commitment to learning.

What will you bring
You will bring:

• A bachelor's degree in law, or completion of your final year of Law before commencement.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and maintain accurate file records.
• Clear, respectful written and verbal communication.
• A collaborative approach to working with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Leadership, volunteer, advocacy or community experience.

Please submit your application with the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV
• Academic Transcript/s

What next
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly through our external careers page. 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 our 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 and inclusion

Slater and Gordon is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity and ensures equal opportunities for all. We are an equal opportunity employer and do 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.

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