Abuse Common Law

AFL Recruitment is seeking a Abuse Common Law for a full-time placement in The Rocks, Sydney, Australia, Australia. This opening lets experienced practitioners deepen their contribution to plaintiff work in abuse claims under common law.

Position Summary

The Abuse Common Law role arranged by AFL Recruitment sits in The Rocks, Sydney, Australia, Australia and suits solicitors with at least two years of relevant practice who want Scope to progress inside a national plaintiff firm. That firm has built a trusted personal-injury focus across more than three decades. Remuneration falls between $80,000 and $160,000 plus bonus, and the appointment centres on advancing injured clients’ common-law rights in a merit-based professional setting.

What You'll Do

• Manage a portfolio of common-law claims arising from abuse, taking files from first instructions through to resolution
• Meet with clients to gather thorough histories, explain rights and process, and set realistic expectations
• Draft pleadings, statements of claim, affidavits and supporting court documents to a high standard
• Conduct negotiations and attend settlement conferences on behalf of clients
• Instruct counsel and coordinate medical and other expert evidence to strengthen each matter
• Monitor limitation periods and procedural requirements to keep cases moving efficiently
• Deliver practical advice that balances empathy for sensitive subject matter with commercial and legal realism

Requirements

• Minimum two years of post-admission experience in personal-injury practice, ideally including abuse or other common-law files
• A current Australian practising certificate valid for work in New South Wales
• Working knowledge of common-law principles and legislation governing personal-injury recovery
• Demonstrated skill in file ownership, legal research, drafting and strategic decision-making
• Clear written and oral communication, especially when dealing with clients who have experienced trauma
• Self-motivation combined with a willingness to collaborate inside a plaintiff-focused team

About the Company

AFL Recruitment is currently recruiting for this Abuse Common Law opportunity with one of Australia’s established national plaintiff firms. The firm’s brand is trusted for personal-injury representation that has continued for more than three decades, and it offers solicitors a clear path for professional development inside a supportive team environment.

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