What it does: At Shine Lawyers, we put you first. We've been standing up for the rights of everyday Australians for over 40 years.
Mission: As one of Australia's largest litigation law firms, we're a hardworking, straight-talking team of people who have the clout to take on the big guys.
Size and presence: We have our presence in all the major cities in all the states of Australia.
Best known for: Our emergency department treats over 103,000 patients each year, cares for over 92,000 patients admitted to the hospital, and assists with the delivery of over 3,200 babies each year.
The good bits: Shine is a fantastic place to work! I have had numerous opportunities for career progression and promotion. The firm has regularly provided internal training and supported my external training requests.
The not-so-good bits: If you are afraid of a challenge (ie taking on difficult claims) or going above and beyond when looking after clients, then Shine might not be the right fit for you.
It all started in 1976 in Toowoomba, Queensland. A country lawyer by the name of Kerry Shine wanted to do things differently and believed in always putting his clients first. He went on to become Queensland’s Attorney General but before he left, he made sure his vision would be carried on to help many more.
Kerry taught Simon Morrison (Managing Director) and Stephen Roche the ways of righting a wrong. By carrying on Kerry’s vision, imparting their down-to-earth wisdom, and creating a community of like-minded people, Simon, Stephen, and the team took Shine Lawyers from strength to strength. As we look toward the future, we’re excited to be able to help more clients than ever before.
There have been many landmark cases won, wrongs righted and battles fought for our clients. We’ve never been afraid to rock the boat or challenge the norm. We aren’t a typical law firm, and we love that. We do anything for the people who place their trust in us and we’ll always give our clients everything we’ve got because that’s who we are (and how we work).
We go above and beyond in the pursuit of justice for our clients. We won't give up when the going gets tough and will stop at nothing for our clients. We roll up our sleeves and take on the big guys with the confidence and strength our clients rely on. We give our all to ensure our clients get the best possible outcome.
We help most clients on a No Win No Fee* basis, which means you only pay our legal fees if we win your case at the end. When it comes to our legal costs, you’ll find we’re very competitive within the market. We work hard to make sure we are as efficient as possible which means lower fees for you as a client and maximum compensation in your pocket.
At Shine Lawyers, we have the opportunity to stand up for those who have been wronged and make a genuine difference in people’s lives. This is a privilege and something we remember every day.
We’re not your typical law firm, we take what we do very seriously, but not ourselves. We are not a traditional law firm, just everyday people doing extraordinary things for others. We passionately believe in our clients, and we quietly believe in ourselves. We are always professional, we work hard, but always have fun along the way.
⛔ Bonus annual leave
✅ Bonus parental leave
✅ Unpaid extended leave
✅ Permanent employee
✅ Signing bonus
✅ Annual bonus
⛔ Stock options
⛔ Full remote work
✅ Partial remote work
✅ Flexible working hours
⛔ Child care
✅ Free gym
⛔ Pet-friendly office
✅ Mental health days
⛔ Hospital
⛔ Outpatient
⛔ Dental
⛔ Maternity
⛔ Free breakfast
⛔ Free lunch
✅ Free tea & coffee
✅ Free snacks
✅ Free dinner
At Shine Lawyers, as part of our Recognising You framework, team members are encouraged to live our value of ‘Always standing up for the little guy’ by accessing specific paid volunteer time to assist a worthy organization or charity. Our legal teams also volunteer to work free of charge for several charities and community groups to assist the marginalized and vulnerable on a case-by-case basis. Our pro bono and social justice work covers many areas of law and enables us to provide legal representation in cases of special public interest.