Law Clerk

Build your legal career in personal injury law

Are you a law student looking for practical legal experience while studying? Join Law Partners, Australia's largest specialist personal injury law firm, and gain hands-on experience supporting a Senior Associate within our Public Liability practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated law student with a genuine interest in personal injury law who wants to develop practical legal skills and gain exposure to a broad range of Public Liability matters.

About the role

Working closely with a Senior Associate in our Public Liability practice, you will provide hands-on legal and administrative support while gaining valuable insight into the day-to-day management of plaintiff personal injury claims.

This is a great opportunity to learn directly from an experienced personal injury lawyer and build practical skills that will support your future legal career.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include

• Arranging medical appointments and managing client diaries
• Drafting correspondence and other legal documentation
• Reviewing client files and contacting clients to obtain instructions
• Assisting with drafting client statements
• Preparing correspondence to insurers and other parties
• Assisting with evidence gathering and reviewing medical records
• Drafting letters of instruction to medical practitioners
• Supporting the Senior Associate with file management and general administrative tasks
• Assisting with the progression of Public Liability claims
• Communicating with clients professionally and empathetically

About you

We are looking for a law student who is keen to gain meaningful practical experience and develop a career in personal injury law.

You will ideally have

• Current tertiary study in Law
• Some previous experience or a genuine interest in personal injury law
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities
• Confidence communicating with clients professionally and empathetically
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Previous legal administration, clerk or paralegal experience is advantageous but not essential
• Most importantly, you will be someone who is keen to learn, takes pride in their work and wants to build a strong foundation for a career in personal injury law.
• Why Law Partners?
• At Law Partners, you'll be joining a growing, award-winning firm where you can develop your legal career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

You'll enjoy

• Able to work a minimum of 3 days per week
• Practical experience within a leading specialist personal injury practice
• Direct mentoring and support from an experienced Senior Associate
• Genuine opportunities to develop your legal career with the firm
• Brand-new three-floor Sydney CBD offices, conveniently located right next to Town Hall Station

Our own café with professional baristas

• Paid birthday day off
• 2 wellbeing days each year
• Regular social events, including our Christmas and Melbourne Cup celebrations, Family Day and Friday drinks
• A supportive, people-focused culture
• Start building your legal career with us
• If you're a law student looking for more than just an administrative job and want to gain real exposure to plaintiff personal injury and Public Liability law, we'd love to hear from you.
• Apply now and take the next step towards a rewarding legal career with Law Partners.