Law Clerk

At McInnes Wilson Lawyers, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and innovative environment where our employees can thrive. As a leading law firm, we are committed to excellence in everything we do.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Law Clerk to join our Plaintiff Compensation team in Brisbane. You will be part of a friendly, collegiate and hard-working team and will be supported with on-the-job training and professional development.

You will work alongside a dedicated team and will also have direct mentoring from our Principals. In this role, you will be exposed to a range of interesting personal injury cases and will have the opportunity to build your skills.

Who we are seeking:

Our ideal candidate will be studying towards a Bachelor of Laws with an interest to work in the Plaintiff Compensation stream. You may even have an interest in the medical field and are eager to apply your broad knowledge in a practical role.

In addition, you will possess the following:

• Confidence to build on your legal skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation with clients and colleagues
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A keen eye for detail and excellent time-management skills
• Initiative and drive.

Other duties will include:

• Assisting the Principal and Solicitors on a range of personal injury claims.
• On a day-to-day basis, assisting a solicitor with the conduct of their files.
• Assisting with negotiating settlements, attending conferences, mediations, court and assisting with court processes.
• Drafting court documents, including pleadings, briefs, and motions.
• Communicating directly with clients via email, phone and in person meetings.

About McInnes Wilson Lawyers

We are a full-service firm with 61 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work, billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers, you will be joining a firm that truly values people. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition by Lawyers Weekly, Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.

Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:

• Progressive paid parental leave policy with no qualifying period, pre-natal leave, parent & care givers' platform, partner leave and return to work bonuses
• Access to our firmwide, personalised Salary Continuance Insurance Policy
• Flexible working arrangements
• Reward and recognition program, including tenure awards, annual staff awards, and promotion ceremonies
• Further education support and professional development program, including a formal mentoring program
• Health and wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave for full-time employees, firm social club, and regular team functions

If you are a highly motivated Law Clerk or Graduate, and are keen to work in a rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo reference and police checks. If you have any questions regarding this role, please contact our Talent team,

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us; we are committed to providing an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.

If you require any changes or amendments to our recruitment process, or have any questions prior to submitting your application, please let us know