Graduate Lawyer

Crime and Corruption Commission QLD; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options including work:1

Job summary

The Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) invites applications for a Graduate Lawyer to join its in-house legal team for a period of 2 years. The role provides legal support to Corporate Legal and Litigation teams and offers rotations through Crime and/or Corruption divisions where possible.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. The program includes professional development, a focus on integrity and ethical public service, and opportunities to engage with

Qualifications

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda under supervision.
• Assist in drafting briefs to counsel and supporting litigation and inquiries.
• Assist in drafting submissions on legal and policy issues for inquiries, parliamentary committees and government agencies.
• Maintain a proactive approach to professional development by learning from senior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, presentations and other documents under supervision.
• Assist in preparing briefs to counsel and supporting litigation and other legal proceedings.
• Assist in drafting submissions on legal and policy issues for inquiries, parliamentary committees, government departments and other agencies.
• Build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders while developing an understanding of CCC's legal environment.
• Participate in rotations across Corporate Legal, Litigation and Crime/Corruption legal practices to develop broad legal capability.

Skills

Legal research

Brief writing

Education

Law degree

Job description

Crime and Corruption Commission QLD – Fortitude Valley QLD

The Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) is a statutory body set up to combat and reduce the incidence of major crime and corruption in the public sector in Queensland. Its functions and powers are set out in the Crime and Corruption Act 2001.

About us

We 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 offer

• 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 transport

About you

The 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.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.