Associate

Champion what's right, with truly authentic people who want you to succeed
Go further - be supported to challenge and step up, and trusted to deliver
Get flex you need, with WFH and flexible work arrangement options

“What keeps me at Shine is the constant support to better yourself in your job. I like the fact it really is a culture of empowering their staff to want to be the best in the industry." – Solicitor

We bring true purpose, authentic people and a proven path. You bring you.

The Opportunity

As an Associate employed on a full-time permanent basis in our personal injury practice in our Ipswich Office, you’ll be on the frontline as we doggedly seek justice. This role will see you work across a variety of personal injury matters.

We are looking for applicants who have a passion to build a career in the personal injury space. You will be passionate about assisting vulnerable people with achieving justice, and bring sensitivity and expertise to the table, this may be your next move.

With compassion, connection and purpose, you’ll truly champion our clients by:
Providing clients with legal advice and representation to obtain compensation
Work across a variety of client matters that require a high level of sensitivity
Provide legal advice to each client's particular matter to suit their level of understanding
Develop and maintain strong professional working relationships with clients, including effective and regular communication and managing the client's expectations
Draft legal documentation with a high degree of attention to detail
Manage and run a file load with a high level of commercial and fiscal awareness
What you’ll bring

To thrive in this role, you’ll have:
A Bachelor of Laws, and ideally holding a current practising certificate.
Ideally we are looking for someone with 2 to 5 years post-admission experience in Personal Injury law.
A passion and drive to build a career as a personal injury solicitor.
A strong understanding of, and ability to interpret the relevant legislation and legal documentation.
Enjoy working on legally challenging and factually complex matters
Maturity and confidence to deal with clients who may be experiencing trauma
A desire to be part of a strong, cohesive team that works together to get great results
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.
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. Read more