Legal Intern

Legal Intern - Litigation and Claims:

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  Fixed 12 month contract, 0.4 FTE or 2 days per week

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Salary $74, % Superannuation pro rata ($29,686 for 2 days per week)
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Doncaster location

• An exciting professional opportunity to utilise your developing legal training, skills, and experience to assist with the management of claims and litigation, while completing your tertiary studies in a flexible work environment that is compatible with your existing study commitments._
• Be a goto team member for internal and external stakeholders to progress Council claims and litigation matters
• Experience the variety of different claim scenarios, and working across a busy legal and risk management practice
• Enjoy a collaborative and supportive team environment

Manningham Council proudly delivers over 100 different services to our vibrant and diverse community.

From parks and galleries to shopping hubs and home care, it is our focus to ensure that Manningham remains a liveable and harmonious place to reside, work and visit.

We provide challenging and rewarding employment and development opportunities for innovative, passionate, and driven people.

We have a positive and friendly working environment, and we offer our employees a range of benefits, including flexible work options, opportunities for career development, and health and wellbeing initiatives.

About the Role

A law student in the final years of your undergraduate degree, you will play an important role in the Legal, Governance and Risk portfolio by assisting with the management of litigation or claims which are brought against the Council, as part of the Council's Legal and Risk and Assurance teams.

Reporting to the Risk and Assurance Lead, you will prepare correspondence related to claims made by law firms and members of the public, liaise with Council's external advisors on progressing claims or litigation, and collate relevant documentation to support the assessment or resolution of the litigation or claims.

The Legal Intern - Litigation and Claims will utilise their developing legal and established administrative skills to help drive an efficient claims and litigation practice.

Skills and Experience

• Ability to quickly develop an understanding of the role and function of Council in responding to litigation or claims for compensation
• Ability to analyse claims made, request and synthesise relevant information from Council departments, prepare recommendations for resolution of claims having regard to external advice, Council policy and established principles of claims management.
• A high level of attention to detail to produce high quality work including external correspondence.
• Demonstrated communication, customer service and/or administration support skills.
• Strong computer skills (including Microsoft Teams and Office 365).

Click here to view the Position Description.

How to Apply
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APPLY to submit your up to date CV and cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role. For a confidential discussion please contact Chief Legal and Governance Officer on or Vicki Miller, Risk and Assurance Lead on

Applications close on Sunday 7 May 2023
at 11.00pm**.

• Council recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce for its employees and customers._
• Manningham Council have a number of policies and practices to help support our staff, including a Working from Home policy, flexible work practices and an IT infrastructure to support various communication methods when working remotely._
• If you require any additional support or adjustments regarding interview arrangements, please advise the contact listed above in advance._

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