Associate - Abuse (Plaintiff)

Sydney C B D, New South Wales   I   $140,000.00 - $160,000.00 Annual

Associate - Abuse (Plaintiff)

5+ years PAE Historical Abuse (Plaintiff)
Sydney CBD + some WFH
Growing practice

This plaintiff firm is led by experienced, empathetic and inspirational leaders. It is built on compassion, integrity and fearless advocacy, helping individuals seek justice for historical and institutional abuse. They are known for strong litigation capability and unwavering commitment to clients throughout some of the most challenging periods of their lives.

This role offers the autonomy and responsibility expected of an experienced practitioner. You will manage a high volume of complex abuse matters, primarily involving historical and institutional abuse claims, with full carriage from initial intake through to resolution.You will also have the opportunity to mentor junior solicitors and support staff, contributing to the development of a high performing, empathetic and client centred team. Day to day, you will:
• Manage a busy caseload of plaintiff abuse matters with full conduct
• Work directly with clients in a sensitive manner
• Draft pleadings, statements and correspondence with precision and care
• Conduct negotiations, mediations and settlement conferences
• Provide guidance, supervision and mentorship to junior lawyers and support staff
• Work collaboratively with counsel, external experts and internal teams
• Contribute to process improvements and team leadership as the practice grows

As an experienced litigation lawyer who thrives in a plaintiff environment, you will be driven by purpose, advocacy and meaningful outcomes. You will have 5 years PAE in abuse litigation, personal injury or institutional/historical abuse matters (plaintiff experience essential). You will be able to demonstrate the ability to run files autonomously in a high volume practice environment. You will possess strong advocacy, negotiation and drafting skills and enjoy staff management contributing to the growth of the firm.

Please apply online or contact Kirsten Garrett on 02 8270 9720


Operating for over 20 years in Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, people2people, Edge Recruitment, and Frog Recruitment are an award-winning recruitment group and HR solutions provider. As an inclusive workforce, we welcome everyone and encourage our employees, clients, and candidates to showcase their authentic selves.

Should you require reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to make a request by phoning the above-mentioned recruitment consultant to discuss. In response to these requests, we will collaborate closely with you to implement the appropriate adjustments.


Location:

Sydney C B D, New South Wales 

Salary:

$140,000.00 - $160,000.00 Annual

Work type:

Full Time

Date posted:

2026-02-26

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Kirsten Garrett

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