Legal Intern
5 hours ago
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About the Role:
We are excited to be announce that we have created a new graduate position within our dynamic and collaborative Legal Services Team at the University's Bentley Campus.
This role offers an ambitious graduate the chance to gain real-world legal experience, work closely with highly skilled in-house lawyers, and accelerate their career in a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Join us full-time for 12 months and start building a legal career with purpose and impact.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Assist the legal team to review and draft contracts, advice, policy, procedure and correspondence.
- Conduct legal research.
- Attend meetings and gain experience in a range of legal matters facing the university including in areas of property, procurement, research, teaching and learning, disputes, global contracts, intellectual property, work health & safety, risk, compliance and regulatory response.
- Assist information disclosure compliance officer with freedom of information applications, subpoenas and orders to produce.
- Prepare and organise materials for meetings, discipline panels and submissions to government.
Who we are looking for/Selection Criteria:
- Must be in the final year of your law degree or have recently graduated
- Must have full working rights in Australia
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Contribute reliably to team as an independent and collaborative colleague
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Role Requirements:
- As this is a fixed-term contract, you will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role
- Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction
About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page -
What We Offer You:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
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Join Us
If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
- Up to date resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on or option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.
Applications close: 8.30pm (AWST) Wednesday, 3rd of December 2025
Late applications or applications received via email will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.
