Law Clerk – Commercial

The Role

We have a rare opportunity for a law clerk to join our Local Government/Commercial Team.

It is overseen by Anthony Quahe, a leading lawyer in the commercial and local government sectors in Western Australia.

This position would suit a law student with a strong academic background, a keen attention to detail, an enthusiastic attitude and ability to pick up new skills.

It provides the opportunity to work for and learn from senior, highly experienced commercial lawyers on a broad range of matters.

This position is for 2 or 3 days per week, and can accommodate study and exam periods and Summer/Winter clerkships.

Key tasks

Under the supervision of senior lawyers, duties include:

• Legal research
• Writing memorandums on law or fact
• Preparing initial drafts of letters of advice or submissions
• Simple letter drafting
• Analysing documents
• Creating chronologies
• Formatting documents
• Discovery of documents
• Preparing initial drafts of witness statements or affidavits
• Taking notes in client meetings or structured conferences
• Assisting with the preparation of legal education seminars.

About Civic Legal

The Civic Legal brand was created in 2005. Since then, it has grown into a leading boutique law firm in the areas of insurance, local government and commercial.

At Civic Legal, you will be welcomed, challenged and supported. We strive to foster a collaborative, supportive and friendly work culture across the whole firm. It is a culture that emphasises professional growth and teamwork.

We offer:

• Quality client base
• Career growth opportunities
• On-going training & development
• Staff social, charitable and well-being activities
• Free, confidential 24/7 counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.

We advise clients on a broad range of matters, including:

• Administrative Law & Governance
• Contracts and Agreements
• Workplace Law
• Dispute Resolution
• Native Title
• Probate
• Property and Planning
• Leasing
• Construction
• Strata and Community Titles.

If you would like to apply, please send your CV, academic transcript and covering letter to:

Francisca Javor, Executive Assistant, careers@civiclegal.com.au