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Job Title
2024/25 Brisbane Clerks@Gadens Program
Opening Date
15-Jul-2024
Closing Date
09-Aug-2024
Practice Group
Seasonal Clerks
Employment Type
Contract
Description
Applications are now open for our Brisbane Clerks@Gadens
2024/25 program
Clerks@Gadensis the program through which we
attract Graduate talent within the firm. We know that Law Students
and Graduates are the future of our firm and the legal profession.
Clerks will have the opportunity to get to know our people, our
clients and our practice teams during the program, participating in
a range of work and activities designed to give you insight into
private practice. Working with us, you will immediately receive
challenging and varied work with a high level of responsibility.
Clerks@Gadens enables Clerks to work in 1 group,
for 4 weeks, giving them insight into different parts of the Firm.
Practice areas include:
Banking and Finance
Corporate
Disputes and Investigations;
Intellectual Property and Technology
Real Estate and Construction
Workplace Advisory and Disputes
Spending time in our practice
areas means you have the opportunity to make an informed decision
about your Graduate role. Our practical on-the-job training, as well
as working directly with partners will ensure you develop a broad
set of skills which you can carry with you throughout your career.
Training and development
Throughout the program we will
invest in you and provide comprehensive support to ensure your
clerkship is a success. You will team-up with a dedicated mentor who
will work closely with you to develop your technical skills,
allocate work, and provide ongoing feedback.
You will attend multiple training
sessions, led by partners and senior lawyers, so that you are
continually learning and developing. You will learn more about our
firm, culture and how we support the wider community. The sessions
also focus on business skills and technical development, and ensure
that you are given the support you need to excel in a commercially
driven environment.
What we offer
Gadens is a leading, independent
Australian law firm, with a clear vision and strategy for the
future. We help people achieve their purpose in a complex world, by
leading by example, inspiring others, innovating and building
something we are all proud of.
We offer:
progressive and market-leading
parental leave support including;
30 weeks' Paid Parental Leave
Superannuation contributions while on
Parental Leave, for up to 52 weeks (based on 5 days/week,
regardless of your working days)
An external coach to support our people
through the various stages of the parental leave journey (Launch,
Leave and Landing)
A supported and staggered return
Budget relief for fee earners upon landing/return
Support and paid leave for Surrogacy and
IVF treatment
genuine flexibility with Your work.
Your way. helping you achieve balance both personally and
professionally and a 'dress for your day' approach;
a collaborative, open and welcoming
environment, that encourages you to be your authentic self at work
and promotes inclusion and diversity;
Learning@Gadens - our learning and
development program provides you with the right learning
opportunities to grow the skills, knowledge and behaviours that
support your development at every stage of your career and inspires
you to be the best you can be;
regular social events and functions
to allow relaxed and fun interactions with your colleagues whilst
providing a valuable opportunity to enhance those ever-important
networks and business relationships;
health and wellbeing initiatives
through our Wellbeing Committee, such as group sporting events,
health seminars, yoga and with a focus on better health and fitness
for both the body and mind; and
opportunities to make an impact on
our communities through our Sustainability and Social Impact program
which encompasses providing access to justice to those in need;
engaging with our Inclusion and Diversity Working Groups; respecting
and connecting with First Nations people; acting in a sustainable
manner and taking positions on matters of social significance.
This is what makes Gadens a great
place to work.
Eligibility
At Gadens, we value different
voices, fresh ideas and independent thinkers. We are looking for
well-rounded students who have diversity of thought and experience,
understand and live our values and are genuinely interested in
working with our people, clients and community. The 2024/25 Clerks@Gadens program is open to candidates who
are in their penultimate or final year at university.
Application details
You will need to attach the
following documents as part of your application:
Cover letter
Resume
Full academic transcript
Complete short answer questions
as part of your application
Applications without all
inclusions will not be considered.