Graduate Rotation Program Brisbane

Turks; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, hybrid and part time working

Comprehensive learning and development

Mentoring program

Career progression pathways

Client secondment opportunities

Parental leave support

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Wellbeing room access

Gym membership discounts

Volunteer day

Job summary

Turks Brisbane is recruiting a Graduate Lawyer for a 12‑month Graduate Rotation Program. You’ll rotate through Commercial, General Insurance and other practice groups, gaining exposure to a range of clients, matters and areas of law.

Working alongside experienced lawyers and partners, you’ll develop your technical skills, commercial awareness and practical legal experience, with a potential pathway to ongoing opportunities within the firm.

Qualifications

• Completed your law degree and be eligible to undertake legal practice in QLD.
• Completed, or be close to completing, your Practical Legal Training.
• Strong academic results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work.
• A genuine interest in developing your legal career.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries for lawyers and clients.
• Assist with drafting legal advice, pleadings and court documents.
• Attend court and client meetings as required.
• Assist with witness statements and evidence preparation.
• Brief experts and assist with matter management.
• Work closely with lawyers across a range of practice areas and clients.

Education

Law degree

Practical Legal Training (PLT)

Job description

About Us

Turks is a national commercial law firm and a recognised leader in specialist areas of law. What sets us apart is how we work. We combine high quality legal expertise with a collaborative and people focused culture that embraces continuous learning, innovative thinking and professional growth.

We're committed to delivering exceptional service to a diverse range of clients, while providing direct access to industry leading partners who are invested in your growth and development. Here, your work is recognised, your ideas are valued and your impact can be felt across the business.

As we continue to grow, we're investing in our people, technology and capabilities to ensure Turks remains a great place to build a career, grow professionally and achieve your goals.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Graduate Lawyer to join our 12 month Graduate Rotation Program in Brisbane. You'll rotate through all of our practice groups in Brisbane including Commercial & General Insurance gaining broad exposure to a range of clients, matters and areas of law. Working alongside experienced lawyers and partners, you'll develop your technical skills, commercial awareness and practical legal experience. The program provides a potential pathway to ongoing career opportunities within the firm.

Your Role

• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries for lawyers and clients
• Assist with drafting legal advice, pleadings and court documents
• Attend court and client meetings as required
• Assist with witness statements and evidence preparation
• Brief experts and assist with matter management
• Work closely with lawyers across a range of practice areas and clients

About You

• Completed your law degree and be eligible to undertake legal practice in QLD
• Completed, or be close to completing, your Practical Legal Training
• Strong academic results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• A proactive and collaborative approach to work
• A genuine interest in developing your legal career

Why Join Turks?

At Turks, we invest in our people and provide the support, flexibility and development opportunities needed to build a successful legal career. Through structured mentoring, ongoing training and exposure to multiple practice areas, our Graduate Rotation Program is designed to help you build a strong foundation for your legal career and discover where your interests and strengths lie.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible, hybrid and part time working arrangements, including job share opportunities
• Comprehensive learning and development program, internal and external workshops, and mentoring
• Transparent career progression framework and promotional pathways program
• Client secondment opportunities
• 12 weeks' paid gender neutral parental leave for eligible employees, plus return-to-work support
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to a private wellbeing room
• Gym membership discounts
• One paid volunteer day per year
• Referral bonus program and employee recognition initiatives
• Diversity & Inclusion Committee and social initiatives
• Regular social, sporting and community events
• End-of-week complimentary refreshments and snacks delivered to your workspace to celebrate team achievements
• A modern, technology enabled workplace supported by paper light processes, collaborative teams and a strong values driven culture designed to help you perform at your best

Focused in our approach. Experienced in our fields. Trusted by our clients and people.

If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates.