For over 50 years Leo Cussen has been recognised as a centre of excellence for practical legal training and continuing professional development for lawyers from new graduates to senior practitioners.
We are proud of our reputation of providing high quality education, training and professional development to strengthen and support the administration of justice and the legal system. We do this by hiring exceptionally talented, inspiring lawyers who are passionate about mentoring and coaching our lawyers of the future.
We are now seeking an inspiring and experienced Lawyer in the ACT/NSW to join our dedicated team of Mentors, on a full time, 12-month fixed term contract.
The successful candidate will supervise and support the development of law graduates undertaking the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice (GDLP) and support the promotion of Leo Cussen programs.
Specifically, the role of a Lawyer Mentor involves:
the practical legal training and the development of law graduates by both practice supervision and direct teaching in the GDLP; in collaboration with the Head of Education Delivery and other staff, the development and promotion of Leo Cussen programs; and the administration of those programs as required. Essential qualifications, skills and attributes are:
Tertiary qualification in law and eligibility to practise law in the ACT and NSW Minimum 5 years legal practice experience in at least two of the practice areas taught in the GDLP and specified by the National Competency Standards Skills in the use of technology in learning Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills Collaborative and collegiate work style Educational and/or training qualifications and demonstrated workplace coaching and mentoring ability are desirable but not essential. This role will appeal to legal practitioners who are seeking an opportunity to apply their legal practice, educational knowledge and experience in a practical legal training environment. If this role is the one for you please forward your application including a covering letter that summarises:
your experiences mentoring and guiding junior practitioners and the coaching skills you use to inspire our lawyers of the future; your interest in the future of the legal industry and the professional development needs of Australian lawyers; Examples of how you collaborate with others to achieve required results. together with a current curriculum vitae using the APPLY button.
If successful, we offer the following benefits: A values-driven organisation where you feel a part of a strong community Work flexibility and hybrid working – by agreement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Salary packaging Additional Company-paid leave days between Christmas and New Year Supportive work environment and developmental opportunities This role offers the option to work on a hybrid basis partly from home and partly from the ACT office.
We look forward to hearing from you! Please contact Gill Kelly at [email protected] with any questions.
For more information about Leo Cussen, please visit our website at www.leocussen.edu.au.