Law Clerk Program - Law Reform and Legal Services null

Your role

The Law Clerkship Program is a flexible program and can run for a period of up to 8 months depending on the dates and availability of the successful applicants. The clerkship does allow you to engage with the organisational culture, establish networks, and build industry-specific skills.

The Law Clerk undertakes a range of administrative and research activities and supports the delivery of legal services provided by Legal. You will have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of matters and gain practical skills.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist the team in the delivery of a range of legal matters and projects
• Undertake legal research and analysis
• Contribute to the preparation of correspondence, papers, and minutes
• Provide a range of administrative activities and respond to routine queries to provide consistent information.

About you

You will be in your penultimate or final year of a law degree (whether an undergraduate Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or postgraduate Juris Doctor (JD).

 In addition to meeting the essential requirements, the successful candidate must have:

• A strong academic record
• Well-developed legal research and writing skills, and
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Compensation & benefits

Law Clerks will be paid a salary at the clerk grade 1/2 level, currently AUD 70,694 - AUD 76,857 per annum plus the employer’s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

The Department offers a variety of benefits to encourage people to develop their skills and careers. They strive for a positive culture where everyone can bring their best selves to work. Benefits can include:

• Competitive salaries
• Generous leave entitlements including flex leave, annual leave, leave loading, sick leave, parental leave and leave options for carers
• Superannuation employer contribution of 11%
• Most roles are 35-hour working weeks with flexible work arrangements.

Training & development

The Department encourages the ongoing development of staff through a wide range of internal training programs. This includes workplace information, client services, information technology, supervision, and management training. Participation in training programs of other government agencies and sector-wide development opportunities are also available for the staff to grow their careers. Training and development is available via e-learning, performance development plans, and internal leadership development.

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Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• dcj.nsw.gov.au/about-us/careers-at-dcj/working-for-us.html