Job Description

The Opportunity

At McInnes Wilson Lawyers, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our people can thrive. As a leading Australian law firm, we are committed to excellence in everything we do and to developing the next generation of legal professionals.

We have an opportunity for a Law Clerk to join our Maroochydore office on a casual basis.

You will have:

• 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

To be considered for the role, you will be required to meet the below criteria:

• 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)
• A demonstrated record of full and/or part time work experience (legal and/or non-legal)
• Participation in extra-curricular and/or voluntary work.

Why Join McInnes Wilson Lawyers?

At McInnes Wilson Lawyers, we are passionate about supporting emerging legal talent. This is an opportunity to gain meaningful legal experience, build your professional network, and work alongside experienced practitioners in a firm that values collaboration, development and excellence.

If you are a motivated law student looking to take the next step in your legal career, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

McInnes Wilson is a leading independent full-service firm with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Maroochydore. The firm has approximately 60 principals and over 400 staff nationally. We pride ourselves on delivering high quality outcomes for our valued clients whilst being recognised as a positive, collegiate place to work. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us; we are committed to providing an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.