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Form of workOur Pro Bono team is seeking a full-time Associate / Snr Associate (4-5 years PAE) to be based in Brisbane on a 12-month fixed term contract to support our busy and growing Pro Bono practice.
Our Pro Bono practice focuses on three priority areas: working with First Nations communities to achieve the outcomes they want to achieve; Working to mitigate the impact of environmental disasters particularly tackling environmental legal issues; and working to reduce domestic and family violence and assisting victims and survivors of family and domestic violence. This position will support the team and the broader firm to deliver an authentic and impactful Pro Bono program.
First Nations lawyers and lawyers with ‘lived’ experience of domestic and/or family violence and/or lived experience of environmental disasters, are strongly encouraged to apply. Practitioners with proven experience in either the Pro Bono or community legal sector, are also strongly encouraged to apply.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Working with the Pro Bono team and broader firm to deliver on existing law reform, case work and increased Pro Bono clinic participation.
- Working with the Pro Bono team and broader firm to build on existing practice across our three priority areas
- Autonomously manage legal files and work with the Pro Bono Partner to co-ordinate the efforts of junior practitioners working on the same matter.
- Preparing briefs of evidence and briefs to counsel, review draft advices, take witness statements and other correspondence to clients or other parties.
- Interpret relevant case law or legislation on new and developing practice areas.
- Business development activities including networking, seminar presentations, client relationship development and thought leadership.
- Provide coaching and feedback to junior practitioners and contribute to their development.
- Delegate administrative or legal tasks to administrative staff, law clerks or junior lawyers.
About us
Located in Waterfront place, we offer a range of benefits waiting for you at HG, including:
- lower billable targets;
- new client and practitioner incentive schemes;
- an inhouse business development and marketing team and a budget to support you in building your external profile;
- community service leave, including opportunities to volunteer with our Pro Bono and philanthropic partners;
- flexible work arrangements;
- employee assistance programs and flu vaccinations, supporting your health and wellbeing;
- purchased leave program and a generous parental leave policy; and
- firmwide events, including mid and end of year celebrations.
If you are someone who takes their work seriously but doesn’t take themselves seriously, someone who looks for solutions rather than problems and someone who never says, ‘that’s not part of my job’, then HopgoodGanim is the right firm for you. Here, you won’t just be a small piece of a big machine; you will be a key and essential part of the team. Every member of our team is focused on the delivery of exceptional outcomes for our clients and on providing a level of service that is second to none. With a unique culture, the firm is recognised as a place where people are supported and enjoy working.
How to apply
Please include your resume and a cover letter.
Applications will not be accepted via email and must be submitted via our online recruitment system.
