Apply now Job no: 926219
Work type: Full-time
Location: Geelong
Seasonal Clerkship Program Law Institute of Victoria Seasonal Clerkship opportunities for Summer or Winter 2025.Gain insight into working as a Solicitor in the Public Sector3 week placements, multiple rolesGeelong LocationCare in Action With a career at the TAC, you'll be helping us look out for the lives of everyone who travels on Victoria's roads. That's care in action.
Right now, we're seeking Seasonal Clerks who will play their part in this shared purpose, while also supporting the progress of clients and colleagues so they can achieve great things. That's truly rewarding work that will help us continue to deliver life-critical services where it matters.
About the role Completing a Law Institute of Victoria (LIV) Seasonal Clerkship at the TAC is an excellent opportunity to gain insight into working as a Solicitor in the Public Sector. This experience will provide Clerks with a unique understanding of the TAC's culture and values, as well as consideration for priority offers for the 2026 Legal Graduate Traineeship Program.
Our Seasonal Clerks spend 3 weeks working in our legal branch, which is comprised of four legal teams who support the TAC to make decisions in accordance with the Transport Accident Act 1986 (Vic), and represent the TAC in alternative dispute resolution processes and litigated proceedings.
Whilst at the TAC, Seasonal Clerks are supported by Solicitors, Senior Solicitors, Senior Legal Managers, and other internal stakeholders to engage with our day to day work, and are encouraged to take part in development opportunities that arise during their Clerkship. Work in the Legal Branch at the TAC can involve exposure to a variety of areas of law, including:
Personal Injury Law:Statutory Interpretation and Administrative Law;Serious Injury Litigation;Common Law Litigation;What we're looking for In accordance with the LIV guidelines, the TAC will accept applications from law students in the penultimate and final year of their legal studies.
We are also looking for candidates with the follows skills:
Proven communication skills with the ability to interact with a range of stakeholders
Team Player Ability to work within a team to achieve outcomes
Accountability, and an enthusiasm to learn An eagerness to learn new skills and an interest in alternative dispute resolution
Why you'll love it here As our newest Seasonal Clerk you'll also:
Be rewarded for great work Do great work and you'll get rewarded for it.
Grow and go places We're invested in your progress. When you work for one of Victoria's largest and leading workplaces, you'll receive extensive opportunities for internal development.
Be supported at every step Be a part of an inclusive, diverse team that thrives on support and collaboration. With flexible working arrangements to suit you and your lifestyle.
Ready to put care in action? We'd like to hear from you. Click apply to submit your Cover Letter and Resume. If successful, you'll progress to an interview. All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application.
For more information, read the attached Position Description or contact Sophie Menner (Shared Services Specialist) on for a confidential discussion. Applications for this role will be accepted up until 11:59pm on Sunday the 11 th August 2024.
If we can do anything to help make applying for this role easier, please let our People & Culture Team know at . If over the phone is better for you, our number is 5225 7500.
A safe place to work We're committed to the health, safety and wellbeing of employees. This extends to inclusion, diversity and accessibility in our employment practices. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people, people with disability, women and gender diverse people, culturally diverse and LGBTIQ+ people to apply for our roles.
Advertised: 01 Jul 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 11 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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