Graduate Lawyer

Queensland Government; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation (12.75%)

Flexible work options (including WFH)

Paid parental leave

Accrued time off

Leave purchase

Annual leave loading (17.5%)

Health and wellbeing program

Study assistance

Training opportunities

Flu vaccination

Transport access

Job summary

The Crime and Corruption Commission Queensland is recruiting a Graduate Lawyer in Brisbane for a 2-year in-house legal rotation. The role provides legal support to Corporate Legal and Litigation teams, with opportunities to rotate into Crime and/or Corruption divisions.

You will conduct research, prepare memoranda, and assist in submissions and briefs to counsel. Rotations across divisions aim to develop broad legal capability, with supervision from senior lawyers and regular feedback integral

Qualifications

• Legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work under supervision and receive feedback.
• Interest in public law and integrity matters.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and preparing memoranda, presentations and other documents under guidance.
• Assist in briefs to counsel and support litigation and inquiries.
• Draft submissions on legal and policy issues for inquiries and government bodies.
• Maintain proactive professional development by observing and learning from senior lawyers.
• Contribute to legal projects and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Legal research

Job description

About usWe have a vision that our communities will be safe and supported by fair and ethical public institutions with a focus on those matters of highest threat to the Queensland community. As an organisation we are committed to this vision and as such our values of people, accountability, integrity, courage and excellence underpin everything we do at the CCC.What we offerAt the CCC our people have access to a range of employee benefits that promote career development, enhance employee wellbeing and encourage a healthy and balanced work and home life. When you join the CCC you can access the following benefits:- salary packaging- 12.75% superannuation- flexible work options, including working from home- access to paid parental leave- accrued time off- opportunity to purchase leave- 17.5% annual leave loading- health and wellbeing program- study assistance- access to a wide variety of training opportunities- free annual influenza vaccination- six star rated inner city location close to public transportAbout youThe CCC is recruiting a Graduate Lawyer, to join its in-house legal team for a period of 2 years. The primary purpose of this role is to provide legal support to members of the Corporate Legal and Litigation teams and CCC internal stakeholders. The Graduate Lawyer will also have an opportunity to gain experience working across the CCC through a rotation to the CCC's Crime and/or Corruption division legal practices, subject to operational need.The Graduate Lawyer is responsible for:- Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda, presentations and other documents on a range of legal matters under the guidance of more senior lawyers.- Assisting in the preparation of briefs to counsel and supporting litigation and other legal proceedings before courts, tribunals and commissions of inquiry.- Assisting in drafting submissions on legal and policy issues for inquiries, parliamentary committees, government departments and other agencies.- Maintaining a proactive approach to professional development by observing and working alongside more senior lawyers and seeking regular feedback.- Contributing to legal projects and administrative activities within the host division as required.- Building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders while developing an understanding of the Commission's legal environment.- Participating in rotations across the Corporate Legal, Litigation and, where available, Crime and/or Corruption legal practices to develop broad legal capability.How to applyFor more detailed information, including what is required to demonstrate your suitability for the role, refer to the attached role description. Pre-employment vetting forms a part of our selection process - you may be asked to provide detailed personal particulars and private interests information. For more information about our security vetting process please refer to How to apply | CCC - Crime and Corruption Commission QueenslandAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.