Clerkshipcivil Law

5 months ago


Brisbane, Australia Legal Aid Full time

This is an outstanding opportunity for a law student to take on a position delivering administrative services to vulnerable and disadvantaged people.
Legal Aid Queensland is one of Queensland's largest law practice, employing some of Queensland's leading lawyers. This position is in Brisbane and will build skill in civil law jurisdictions.
As a clerk, you will help the lawyers with all administrative activities associated with the civil law team including the provision of legal advice and representation including preparation of correspondence and legal documents; keeping file notes; collecting personal information; preparing briefs; data entry, searches, and scheduling appointments. You will also prepare spreadsheets, maintain equipment and supplies, collect and distribute mail and pay accounts.
Why work for us?
Legal Aid Queensland (LAQ) is one of Queensland's largest law firms. We provide legal services to some of Queensland most vulnerable clients and aim to address the over representation of First Nations people in the justice system.

**First Nations employees have access to**:

- Monthly Network Meetings
- Annual First Nations Conference
- External First Nations support providers

**We value**:

- Human rights
- Truth telling
- Respect
- Quality
- Unity

**We offer**:

- 36.25 hrs per week (full time hours)
- 12.75% employer super contributions
- Flexible working hours
- Generous salary packaging available
- Study leave for approved work-related coursesThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.