AddressThe Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a Law Clerk to join our Disputes and Insolvency team in the Brisbane office on a casual basis. The role will offer:
• Access to a wide variety of legal work;
• The chance to develop strong technical knowledge and interpersonal skills;
• The opportunity to work directly with clients to develop skills on real legal challenges;
• On-the-job training and mentoring including both technical and non-technical skills; and
• Direct access to and support from Principals and senior lawyers.
Requirements
Our ideal candidate will be in their first or second year of studying a Bachelor of Laws, with an interest to work in the Disputes and Insolvency team.
In addition, they will possess the following:
• A Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5 + (or equivalent)
• An Overall Position (OP) between 1 to 5 or ATAR of 91+ (or equivalent)
• Studying a law degree from an Australian university (as per the Legal Profession Admission Board academic qualifications prerequisite)
Your new team
Our Disputes and Insolvency team is made up of highly skilled and dedicated legal professionals who are committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients. We work collaboratively to ensure that every client receives the highest level of service and support throughout their legal journey.
Our team members have a diverse range of backgrounds and expertise, allowing us to provide comprehensive legal solutions to our clients. We value innovation, creativity and a passion for the law, and we encourage our team members to continually develop their skills and knowledge through ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
We believe that a supportive and positive team culture is essential to our success, and we foster a collaborative and respectful working environment where all team members feel valued and empowered to contribute to our collective success.
About McInnes Wilson
We are a full-service firm with 48 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work, billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.
When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers, you will be joining a firm that takes gender equality seriously. Our firm is recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality under the WGEA citation and is committed to demonstrating our ongoing support of all employees in the workplace. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition as an Employer of Choice by the Australian Business Awards, Lawyers Weekly, Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.
Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:
• Progressive paid parental leave policy with no qualifying period, pre-natal leave, parent & care givers’ platform, partner leave and return to work bonuses.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Extensive reward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremonies.
• Further education support and professional development program, including a formal mentoring program.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full-time employees, firm social club, and regular team functions.
Applications
Applications must contain a current curriculum vitae, an exhaustive cover letter delineating how the candidate fulfils the requirements, and an academic transcript.
All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.
For over 45 years, McInnes Wilson Lawyers has been dedicated to providing quality advice that protects the interests of their clients, now and in the future. The services they provide are aimed at managing cost, minimising time and maintaining your protection. By taking a strategic approach when designing commercial solutions and working closely with you to ensure that your best interests come first, McInnes Wilson Lawyers can deliver quality legal services that will ultimately result in the most favourable solution for you. As a national law firm, McInnes Wilson Lawyers is committed to giving back to the community around them. They offer an extensive range of pro bono legal advice to a number of individuals and organisations and are actively supportive of various charities. The firm is also proudly a part of Globalaw, a worldwide network of independent law firms throughout 175 cities. The experts at McInnes Wilson Lawyers focus on what makes your matter unique to you and take the time to understand your goals so you receive the outcome you deserve.
