About the role

We are seeking an ambitious, intelligent, and highly motivated law graduate to join the practice led by Partner David Lee who is consistently recognised and ranked as a leading insurance and litigation lawyer.

Opportunities like this are rare and the successful Law Grad will work directly with the Partner and senior lawyers with exposure to large scale, high value, multi-party, and/or multi-jurisdiction litigation. This role includes handling the defence of complex public liability claims relating to personal injury and property damage.

You will be joining a broad practice who regularly interact with our London colleagues. We are growing the practice and therefore this is an un-rivalled opportunity for an aspiring lawyer to establish yourself early in private practice and gain expertise acting for local and overseas based clients. The wider team is closeknit providing further opportunity to learn quickly from the best.

This is a great opportunity that will enable you to develop professionally and establish your personal brand within an internationally recognised, leading law firm, consistently rated as Tier One for Insurance in Australia by Legal500.

Overview of the role

Under the direct supervision of qualified lawyers and Partners, you can expect to perform a range of tasks which will include:

• attending client meetings and teleconferences;
• attending and contributing to matter planning meetings;
• preparing file notes, memorandums and summaries of internal discussions and meetings with clients, legal counsel or relevant third parties;
• assist with the preparation and maintenance of client files;
• drafting, analysing and interpreting a variety of legal documents;
• drafting correspondence and emails to clients and other parties as directed;
• drafting court documents
• filing of court documents
• assisting with drafting witness statements and proposed affidavits in preparation for court proceedings;
• undertaking research and preparing summary memorandums;
• liaising with and providing support to barristers (i.e. preparing Briefs to Counsel);
• keeping updated with legal developments within your practice area, contributing to internal current awareness and learning and development education sessions;
• assisting with business development activities which include, but are not limited to, writing articles for clients on relevant industry updates, preparing client presentations, assisting the business development team in preparing capability statements and with information for tenders, attending and hosting client events.

Clyde & Co Law Graduates/ Junior Associates are expected to demonstrate and achieve certain competencies in the areas of technical excellence, people and team, client relationships, finance and practice management and personal effectiveness.

How To Apply
This is a rare opportunity for aspiring lawyers to become part of a dynamic and progressive firm. If you are interested in this position, please submit your full application which must include:

• Cover letter
• CV/Resume
• Academic transcript

About Clyde & Co in the Asia Pacific Region

When you work at Clyde & Co, you join a team of 490 partners, 2,400 lawyers, 3,200 legal professionals and 5,500 people in nearly 70 offices and associated offices worldwide.Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for both our clients and our firm. We work as one, excel with clients, celebrate difference and act boldly. We are committed to operating in a responsible way by progressing towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities and clients it serves. We are devoted to providing an environment in which everyone can realise their potential, using its legal and professional skills to support its communities. We do this through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment, including through our commitment to the SBTi Net-Zero standard and the setting of ambitious emissions reduction targets.

We offer a range of tailored benefits and support, including discounted private health insurance, first class family leave offering, and wellbeing initiatives.

Clyde & Co is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Our core values encourage us to support fairness, celebrate diversity and prohibit all forms of discrimination in the workplace to allow everyone to excel at work. Therefore, we welcome and encourage all applications from suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background or identity.

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Clyde & Co are not accepting agency submissions for this role.

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