Graduate Program-Newcastle

Brief Description
Be Curious. Be Empowered. Be Inspired
Hicksons|Hunt&Hunt Graduate Program provides a collaborative, energetic and supportive environment where you can grow, develop and succeed

Our 12-month program is designed to align with your future goals and aspiration, offering the unique opportunity to tailor your experience by allowing you to rotate through 3 different teams in the Newcastle office. They will be a mix of Coporate Commercial and Insurance teams. E.g Workers Compensation, Commercial Litigation and Workplace Relations.

In these teams you will be provided the chance to actively participate in matters and work closely with the Partners and their team. You will be given the opportunity to enhance your technical knowledge and accelerate your personal development, supported by a structured framework.

Eligibility And Application Process
We're looking for people with passion who will bring energy, ambition and innovation to Hicksons| Hunt&Hunt. To be eligible, applicants must:

• have completed a LLB (or equivalent) by the time the program commences
• be eligible to hold a current NSW Practising Certificate
• have less than 12 months post admission legal work experience
• Have work rights in Australia

Please Attached The Below Document To Your Application

• Cover letter addressing your interest and suitability for the role
• Current CV
• Academic transcript

Applications close: Midnight on Sunday 14 September 2025
About Us
Hicksons| Hunt & Hunt is a commercial law firm that assists government, companies, organisations, and individuals throughout Australia to create sustainable value through legal and commercial advice, services, and solutions. Our breadth of expertise is reflected in our diverse practice groups and complemented by our industry and sector focus. With offices in Sydney, North Ryde, Newcastle and Griffith, we work across geographies with smart technology to keep connected to our clients.

We pride ourselves on our energy and authenticity to drive client solutions, attract and develop talent and serve our broader community. With a strong history of providing exceptional legal advice, we consider ourselves to be visionary thought leaders who have harnessed our history and experience, emerging as a market-leading legal and advisory business.

Why Choose Hicksons| Hunt & Hunt?
Each graduate will receive personalised guidance from a mentor and practical advice from a buddy on daily aspects of life at Hicksons|Hunt & Hunt. You will also engage in our 'Giving Back' program, contributing to pro-bono services, volunteer initiatives, and charity events. You will benefit from Hicksons|Hunt & Hunt innovative learning opportunities and wellness programs.

Are you ready to unearth your potential?
Hicksons|Hunt & Hunt fosters a diverse and inclusive environment, we welcome your creative ideas to optimise the way we work. We offer a range of benefits and social opportunities to support growth, development and collaboration within the firm, collectively celebrating our success through recognition and reward programs.

Supporting You

• Potential unearthed – We pride ourselves on enabling you to achieve your career aspirations. Offering tailored 1:1 mentoring, access to our E-learning platform with role base training, internal and external workshops and complete transparency around our promotional pathways program.
• Performance based rewards and incentive bonuses – our incentive program is designed to reward our employees and support our high-performance culture.
• Hicksons|Hunt & Hunt + Benefits – Education assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Birthday leave and #4U leave, plus access to everyday discounts through our corporate discount schemes, and novated leasing.
• Life at Hicksons|Hunt&Hunt – Contributing to our community is part of our Vision; the firm provides you with the opportunity to contribute to the firm's corporate social responsibility activities through our pro-bono program.
• Awards – The 2024 AFR Partnership Survey named Hicksons as the industry leader with the highest proportion of Female Partners for the second year running. In addition, Hicksons has been recognised as 5-Star Employer of Choice by Australasian Lawyer and ABA employer of choice winners (2020, 2023 & 2024).

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Please note pre-employment screening checks will be conducted on all successful applicants including a national police check.