Law Clerk

• Legal Services Division

• This is a part-time (60%), continuing position with FTE salary in the range $61,107 - $62,539, plus a generous super allowance of up to 17%.

• Based at our St Lucia campus

About This Opportunity 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Law Clerk to support UQ's in-house legal team. This is a great opportunity to start your career in the law. Training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Duties and responsibilities include:

• Conducting legal research and compiling findings for lawyers.

• Assisting lawyers with the conduct of matters, including:

  • communicating with clients as requested.

  • reviewing legal documents to identify issues.

  • preparing chronologies and briefs to counsel; and

  • drafting and collating legal documents (primarily agreements and advices).

• Assisting with the drafting and updating of legal templates and client materials.

• Providing legal-related administrative support as required.

• Undertaking other tasks as requested.

About You  

• Demonstrated legal study and/or experience working in a legal practice.

• Demonstrated ability to undertake legal research and present findings in a well-formed and logical manner.

• Thorough knowledge of legal databases and resources.

• Strong communication skills, Microsoft 365 proficiency, effective time management, and attention to detail.

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment and may be required to complete background checks including, criminal history and education checks.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you’ll have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave, 17% superannuation contributions, 17.5% annual leave loading.

• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family.

• On campus childcare options, Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day), Salary packaging options.

Want to Apply? 

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter addressing the ‘About You’ section.  

• Resume 

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Christine Phoenix at [email protected] . For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. 

Applications close 29 April 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (Job Reference Number - R-36311). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 9 May 2024.

At UQ, our strength lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion , fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.

If you are a current employee (including casual staff and HDR scholars) or hold an unpaid/affiliate appointment, please login to your staff Workday account and visit the internal careers board to apply for this opportunity. Please do NOT apply via the external job board.