Law Clerk - Class Actions

We bring authentic people, a proven path and real opportunity. You bring you.

The Team

We are proud to have a strong Class Actions presence nationally, assisting clients to secure justice in some of the nation's most prominent Class Actions, including PFAS contamination class actions, the Stolen Wages and Stolen Generations class actions, the Ruby Princess class action, and the Worley shareholder class action. The Sydney CBD team is led by two experienced and highly regarded Practice Leaders and assisted by a dedicated team of senior associates and other legal professionals.

The Opportunity

At Shine, we champion better justice for our clients. And as a Law Clerk in our Class Actions team based in Sydney CBD, that starts with you. You’ll work closely with our legal team to make a meaningful, long-lasting impact for our clients. This role is available on a casual basis, whereby our successful applicant will work a minimum of 4 days per week.

Want a job that provides real career progression to kick start or further advance your legal career? You'll be part of a truly connected team of authentic people who are as passionate as you are. And you’ll be visible and valued for who you are and what you bring.

With compassion, connection and purpose, you’ll be a true champion of our clients by:

• Working closely with a mentor to gain experience within a legal practice by assisting in representing their clients and providing accurate legal advice.
• Developing a proficient ability to effectively assess claims including liability and quantum.
• Cultivating strong relationships with our clients and peers through exceptional communication and clear management of expectations.
• Preparing legal documentation with a high degree of detail and assisting with running large scale litigation with a keen level of commercial awareness and legal analysis.

What you’ll bring

To thrive in this role, you will:

• Previous paralegal or equivalent experience.
• Have strong academic results and a thirst for knowledge in the Class Actions space.
• Be able to understand the relevant legislation and interpret legal documentation.
• Have an innate ability to question, challenge the status quo and always stay ahead of the pack.
• Be a great communicator both verbally and in writing.
• Be committed to truly connecting with those around you and working together to deliver exceptional results for our clients.
• Bring passion, motivation and enthusiasm to contribute to our culture and ensure it remains a place where everyone can thrive.
• Bring diversity of experience, and evidence of extra-curricular activities, such as volunteering, community work; being an active members of associations will be favourably considered, as will paid and non-paid work experience in the legal field.
• Have the ability to work at least 4 days per week on a casual on-going basis between 8:00am - 5:00pm.

Shine Lawyers: A place for you. It means more here.

At Shine, purpose really matters.

• It’s our clients, who summon the courage to stand up to injustice.
• It’s the communities we are part of and support every day.
• It’s our team, who champion what’s right and make this place what it is.

We’re an ASX-listed organisation, and we've been standing up for the rights of everyday Australians for more than 40 years. We’ve achieved a lot but you’ll find no airs and graces here. We’re humble yet relentless. We don’t pretend to be anything other than ourselves. And together, we’ve created a place for you to thrive.

Here are some of the things we hope you’ll love about working with us:

• Connect and be you: Get the flexibility and benefits you need, and work alongside truly authentic people who care so much - about the clients, Shine and you.
• Achieve and grow: Start your Shine journey at our renowned Centre of Learning, where you’ll find immediate connection and be set up for success. Be mentored by experienced leaders who will back you every step of the way.
• Challenge and be challenged: We’re not here for “easy”. We want you to take your place at Shine and make a real impact. Question and challenge - that’s how we grow.

Visit https://www.shine.com.au/careers/life-shine to find out more and read the stories of our incredible people.

Excited to join us and stand up to injustice? Apply now and make Shine Justice a place for you.

As part of The Circle Back Initiative, we want you to feel supported through our recruitment process, which means that you will hear back from our friendly team – no matter the outcome.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.