Add expected salary to your profile for insightsAt McInnes Wilson Lawyers, we are proud to foster a collaborative and innovative environment where our employees can thrive. As a leading national law firm, we are committed to excellence in everything we do.The OpportunityWe are seeking a motivated Law Clerk to join our Plaintiff Compensation team in Brisbane. You will be part of a friendly, collegiate and hard-working team and will be supported with on-the-job training and professional development.You will work alongside a dedicated team and will also have direct mentoring from our Principals. In this role, you will be exposed to a range of interesting personal injury cases and will have the opportunity to build your skills.Who are we seeking?Our ideal candidate will be studying towards a Bachelor of Laws with an interest to work in the Plaintiff Compensation stream. You may even have an interest in the medical field and are eager to apply your broad knowledge in a practical role.In addition, you will possess the following:Confidence to build on your legal skillsExcellent communication and negotiation with clients and colleaguesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamOther duties will include:Assisting the Principals and Solicitors on a range of personal injury claims.Assisting with negotiating settlements, attending conferences, mediations, court and assisting with court processes.Drafting court documents, including pleadings, briefs, and motions.Communicating directly with clients via email, phone and in person meetings.About McInnes WilsonWe are a full-service firm with 53 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work, billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers, you will be joining a firm that takes gender equality seriously. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition as an Employer of Choice by the Australian Business Awards, Lawyers Weekly, Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.If you are a highly motivated Law Clerk or Graduate, and are keen to work in a rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you.Please submit your application along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position. All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups.
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