Pro Bono Graduate

Overview
Join to apply for thePro Bono Graduaterole atHicksons Lawyers.
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.
The Role
We are looking for a graduate to work with our Charity and Not-For-Profit clients.
You will support the team in providing advice on a wide range of issues including litigation and governance.
The role will involve going on secondment to not-for-profit clients or pro bono legal providers to provide legal support and assistance.
You will work with the Partner to assist in administering our growing Pro Bono program.
This role is a full-time 12-month fixed term contract based in the Sydney office.
What You Offer
We are looking for a graduate who will bring energy and innovation to Hicksons | Hunt & Hunt.
The ideal candidate will have:
A proactive approach and willingness to learn
A passion for pro bono and social justice
Strong legal knowledge and research abilities
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication
Good attention to detail
Willingness to participate and enhance your business development skills
Desire to grow and develop with our team
An ability to build effective working relationships with clients
Please provide a copy of your CV and academic transcript with your application
Why Choose Hicksons | Hunt & Hunt
Hicksons | Hunt & Hunt fosters a diverse and inclusive environment.
We capture innovative ideas from our people to build our business and welcome creative ideas to optimise the way we work.
We offer a range of benefits and social opportunities to support growth, development and internal networking and collaboration within the firm, collectively celebrating our success through recognition and reward programs.
Supporting you: Tailored 1:1 mentoring, access to our e-learning platform with role-based training, internal and external workshops, and transparent promotional pathways.
The right resources: Smart technology, paper-light processes, collaborative teams and a values-based culture.
Flexi-work options: Hybrid work, part-time hours, compressed weeks, and more.
Performance-based rewards and incentive bonuses: An incentive program to reward high performance.
Benefits: 16 weeks paid gender-neutral parental leave, education assistance, Employee Assistance Program, Birthday leave and other leave options, plus discounts and novated leasing.
Life at Hicksons | Hunt & Hunt: Opportunity to contribute to corporate social responsibility through our pro bono program.
Awards: Recognised as a leading employer with strong female leadership and award recognitions.
How to Apply
To have a confidential discussion on the role and our offering, please contact Zahra Nowrouz Tafreshi, Talent Acquisition Manager – .
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Pre-employment screening checks will be conducted on all successful applicants including a national police check.
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