Turks

Turks has an excellent opportunity for a Law Graduate to join our high performing and award-winning firm on a 12 month, fixed term rotation in our Brisbane CBD office.
  
Our Graduate Rotation Program will provide you with the support, learning opportunities and hands-on experience necessary to embark on a rewarding and successful legal career.  Renowned for our collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and a friendly, team based environment.
  
Working closely with our senior lawyers and partners, with direct exposure to clients, the successful candidate will rotate through our two practice groups in Brisbane:

• Commercial; and
• General Insurance.

A permanent position may be offered during the course of, or at the conclusion of the rotation program in one of these practice groups.

General Responsibilities
Our Graduate Rotation Program allows you to put the knowledge and skills you have acquired into practice. Working across a range of practice groups and clients, some of the responsibilities you will undertake include, but are not limited to:

• conducting legal research and relaying information to lawyers;
• drafting of advice for review;
• attending court as required;
• drafting of pleadings and court documents;
• assisting with witness statements; and
• briefing experts as required.  

Requirements
Although this is an entry level position and pre-admission candidates will be considered, applicants who hold a current practising certificate or have completed a their Practical Legal Training Course will be highly regarded.
  
In addition, you will:

• have strong academic achievements;
• be an energetic, driven and focused team player;
• demonstrate excellent communication skills;
• exhibit a professional approach, taking ownership over set tasks and responsibilities; and
• integrate your technical aptitude, demonstrating excellent attention to detail.

Candidates will commence with us immediately (considering notice period).  

Applications should be submitted through the TurksLegal job board.  To apply, visit turkslegal.com.au/careers

About us
Here at Turks, we focus on what we do best - delivering innovative and practical solutions to the legal and business hurdles which our clients face. Our client focussed approach ensures we always deliver on our promises, building relationships based on trust and collaboration.
  
As a specialist, commercial firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle with a reach throughout the rest of Australia, you can be confident you are getting the development, support and hands on experience to grow and sustain your successful legal career. With 36 partners and over 250 staff operating across all jurisdictions in Australia, we offer a comprehensive service to a range of clients, including government agencies, banks, insurance companies and private employers.
  
Us Turksters pride ourselves on our passion for excellence, teamwork, integrity and leadership, which is embodied through our values that guide us in our day to day activities and product offerings. We are committed to diversity and a culture of inclusion, recognising our differences as a source of strength and imperative to our success. Our social and people-oriented environment aims to improve our people’s lives both in and outside of the workplace, which includes:
  
• ongoing training and development;
• team and firm wide social events;
• CSR activities, including volunteer days;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• competitive paid parental leave scheme and return to work benefits;
• employee achievement awards;
• discounted gym and health insurance memberships;
• plus many more!
  
If you have accessibility requirements or require an adjustment to participate in our recruitment and selection process, please contact our recruitment team at Employment@turkslegal.com.au
  
For more information, visit turkslegal.com.au