GRADUATE ROTATION PROGRAM | SYDNEY

TurksLegal; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Sydney is seeking a graduate or pre-admission lawyer for their Graduate Rotation Program. This 12-month contract offers hands-on experience across various practice groups, including Commercial and General Insurance. The ideal candidate is energetic with a strong academic background and excellent communication skills. Opportunities for permanent placement may occur during the program. Competitive benefits include ongoing training, social events, and health insurance discounts.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Team and firm-wide social events

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive paid parental leave

Discounted gym and health insurance memberships

Qualifications

• Energetic, driven, and focused team player.
• Demonstrated ownership over tasks.
• Ability to integrate technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and relay information to lawyers.
• Draft advice for review.
• Attend court as required.
• Draft pleadings and court documents.
• Assist with witness statements.
• Brief experts as required.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

LLB or JD

Job description

28th October, 2025

We are looking for our next graduate / lawyer to join us on our Graduate Rotation Program in Sydney!

Our Graduate Rotation Program is a 12 month, fixed term contract, which will provide you with the support, learning opportunities and hands‑on experience necessary to embark on a rewarding and successful legal career. Renowned for our collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and a friendly, team based environment.

Working closely with our senior lawyers and partners, with direct exposure to our clients, the successful candidate will rotate through three of our four practice groups in Sydney :

• Commercial;
• Employers Liability;
• General Insurance; and
• Life Insurance, Superannuation and Financial Advice

A permanent position may be offered during the course of, or at the conclusion of the rotation program in one of these practice groups.

General Responsibilities

Our Graduate Rotation Program allows you to put the knowledge and skills you have acquired into practice. Working across a range of practice groups and clients, some of the responsibilities you will undertake include, but are not limited to :

• conducting legal research and relaying information to lawyers;
• drafting of advice for review;
• attending court as required;
• drafting of pleadings and court documents;
• assisting with witness statements; and
• briefing experts as required.

Requirements

Although this is an entry level position and pre‑admission candidates will be considered, applicants who hold a current practising certificate or have completed a their Practical Legal Training Course will be highly regarded.

In addition, you will :

• have completed your LLB or JD with strong academic achievements;
• be an energetic, driven and focused team player;
• demonstrate excellent communication skills;
• exhibit a professional approach, taking ownership over set tasks and responsibilities; and
• integrate your technical aptitude, demonstrating excellent attention to detail.

Candidates will commence with us immediately (considering notice period).

About us

Here at Turks, we focus on what we do best - delivering innovative and practical solutions to the legal and business hurdles which our clients face. Our client focussed approach ensures we always deliver on our promises, building relationships based on trust and collaboration.

As a specialist, commercial firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle with a reach throughout the rest of Australia, you can be confident you are getting the development, support and hands on experience to grow and sustain your successful legal career. With 36 partners and over 250 staff operating across all jurisdictions in Australia, we offer a comprehensive service to a range of clients, including government agencies, banks, insurance companies and private employers.

Us Turksters pride ourselves on our passion for excellence, teamwork, integrity and leadership, which is embodied through our values that guide us in our day to day activities and product offerings. We are committed to diversity and a culture of inclusion, recognising our differences as a source of strength and imperative to our success. Our social and people‑oriented environment aims to improve our people’s lives both in and outside of the workplace, which includes :

• ongoing training and development;
• team and firm wide social events;
• CSR activities, including volunteer days;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• competitive paid parental leave scheme and return to work benefits;
• employee achievement awards;
• discounted gym and health insurance memberships;
• plus many more!

If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail]

For more information, visit turkslegal.com.au

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