About Gordon Legal

Gordon Legal was founded by Peter Gordon, one of Australia's most respected plaintiff lawyers and a passionate advocate for access to justice. The firm was built on a simple belief: the law should be a force for fairness, particularly for people facing powerful insurers, corporations and institutions.

Today, our Civil Liability team represents clients in asbestos, public liability and medical negligence matters, combining exceptional legal expertise with genuine compassion for the people we act for. We are proud to do work that matters and to stand alongside clients when they need us most.

About the Role

We are seeking a Lawyer, Associate or Senior Associate (2-7 years PAE) to join our growing Civil Liability team.

Depending on your experience and interests, you will work across our Asbestos, Public Liability and/or Medical Negligence practice areas. We are also keen to hear from lawyers with WorkCover or broader personal injury backgrounds who have common law experience and are looking to transition into civil liability practice.

You will manage your own matters, work closely with highly experienced practitioners and be exposed to complex litigation that delivers meaningful outcomes for clients.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a leading plaintiff firm.

Duties

- Manage a diverse file load of asbestos, public liability and/or medical negligence matters
- Provide strategic legal advice and exceptional client service
- Draft pleadings, court documents, correspondence, submissions and settlement materials
- Represent clients at mediations, conferences and court hearings




- Develop relationships with clients, medical experts, unions and other key stakeholders

Skills & Experience

- 2-7 years post-admission experience in personal injury, civil litigation or a related practice area
- Experience managing common law claims is essential
- Experience in asbestos, public liability, medical negligence and/or WorkCover is highly regarded
- Strong drafting, advocacy and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities
- A genuine passion for plaintiff law and helping people achieve justice

Culture

People join Gordon Legal because they want more than just another legal job.

You'll work alongside experienced litigators on complex and meaningful matters that have a real impact on clients' lives. We encourage initiative, independence and advocacy, while providing the mentoring and support needed to develop your career.

As a growing plaintiff firm, we're ambitious, purpose-driven and collaborative. We believe great lawyers are developed through meaningful responsibility, exposure to challenging work and a commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for our clients.

We're also committed to fostering a sustainable and flexible workplace,



recognising that high performance is best achieved when people are supported to balance their professional and personal commitments.

Benefits

At Gordon Legal, we recognise that great lawyers do their best work when they're supported both professionally and personally.

In addition to our standard leave entitlements, we offer:

- Hybrid working arrangements
- Genuine flexibility and work-life balance
- Clear progression opportunities from Lawyer through to Senior Associate
- Mentoring from experienced Partners and senior practitioners
- Exposure to complex and high-profile litigation
- Ongoing professional development and CPD support
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supportive, collaborative and values-driven culture
- Meaningful work that makes a difference
- 5 days paid shutdown leave each year
- 4 days Health, Wellbeing, Religious or Cultural Leave
- 24 weeks paid parental leave

How to Apply

If you're looking to build your career in plaintiff litigation and want to be part of a firm committed to achieving justice for its clients, we'd love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now and submit your CV and cover letter.

Confidential Enquiries

If you'd like to have a confidential conversation or simply learn a little more about the role before applying, we'd be happy to hear from you.

Please email your details to [email protected] and we'll arrange a time to give you a call and discuss the prospect further.

Whether you're actively looking or just curious about what a career at Gordon Legal could look like, we're always happy to have a confidential, no-obligation conversation.

📌 Civil Liability Lawyer / Associate / Senior Associate (Melbourne)
🏢 Gordon Legal
📍 Melbourne