Experience life at Corrs and work alongside some of Australia's leading lawyers on high-profile matters for major clients. Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia's leading independent law firm. We're known for delivering legal excellence, exceptional client service and outstanding 're the firm of choice for many of the world's most significant organisations – from large corporations to governments, banks and financial advise on the most significant global matters and connect with the best lawyers internationally to provide our clients with the right team for every engagement. We are also at the forefront of some of the most high-profile and complex matters in our Corrs, you'll enjoy the benefits of working alongside a high performing team in a culture defined by excellence, collaboration, commitment and respect.Your time as a clerk at CorrsYour journey from outstanding law student to exceptional lawyer begins at majority of our graduates join us after experiencing a seasonal clerkship program. Our clerkships give you the opportunity to connect with partners and lawyers across the firm, learn what a 'day-in-the-life' at Corrs is like, and experience the type of work we do and the clients we partner with. The Corrs seasonal clerkship program gives you the opportunity to work alongside some of Australia's leading lawyers on high-profile work for major Australian and international clients. You'll be exposed to a broad range of interesting matters and have the chance to complete tasks such as conducting research, reviewing and presenting documents, attending court hearings, mediations and settlements, as well as shadowing partners and lawyers in client meetings and business development activities.What do we look for in a clerk?We look for people who can make a positive contribution to the firm and help us in delivering legal excellence and outstanding client service. In exchange for your energy and commitment we'll provide extraordinary learning and work want people who bring out the best in those around them, work well in a team and take pride in their work and achievements. We assess against a broad criteria which considers business and commercial acumen, initiative, ethical behaviour, previous employment, legal excellence, a commitment to commercial law, energy and drive, involvement in community life and strong interpersonal skills. You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity. Penultimate year law students 1 Degree or Certificate Minimum Level of Study Bachelor or higher Study Field L 2 Degree or Certificate Minimum Level of Study Bachelor (Honours) or higher Study Field L 3 Degree or Certificate Minimum Level of Study Juris Doctor or higher Study Field L Work rightsThe opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories. country eligibility AustraliaAustralian Permanent ResidentAustralian Temporary Work VisaGraduate Success StoriesGraduate stories While the partner is ultimately responsible for the transaction, the senior associate is the lawyer running the transaction from start to finish. If you make a mistake - acknowledge it, accept responsibility for your error, learn from it and move on. Don't let the mistake crush your confidence in moving forwards and future decision making. #J-18808-Ljbffr
