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Graduate Lawyer

Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn

Manuka

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
5 December 2021

Job overview

Graduate Lawyer

Location: Manuka, Canberra 
Employment Type: Full-time 
Salary Range: Grade 3, Step 1-3 ($73,684 - $80,485 + Superannuation)
Job number: #498077

Start Date: Negotiable
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 5 December 2021

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn plays an integral role in education both in the ACT and NSW operating 56 Schools and 8 Early Learning Centres.

About the Role

Working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, support the General Counsel in the provision of legal, governance, policy and risk services across the Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn. Provision of support will transcend a range of discrete areas including child safety, compliance, employment law, commercial transactions, litigation and advice work.

About you

We are seeking a professional that is well-organised and highly motivated. You will have a keen interest in litigation and advice work and be an individual that is committed to developing your skillset within a dynamic not-for-profit in-house environment. You will have great interpersonal skills with the ability to build quality relationships with various stakeholders within CECG.

Benefits and Opportunities

  • Opportunity to further develop legal exposure across various areas of practice 
  • Attractive remuneration package with access to salary packaging.
  • Positive and social work culture

Position Duties

  • Assist the General Counsel with the preparation of legal briefings and advice.
  • Review documents for the purpose of identifying legal issues and undertake targeted research of applicable legislation and case law.
  • Provide assistance in responding to requests relating to the interpretation and application of family court orders and personal protection orders.
  • Provide assistance in responding to requests for information under the Privacy Act 1988, and other Privacy related issues.
  • Under the direction of the General Counsel draft advice, guidance and correspondence in respect to complaints, investigations, commercial arrangements, engagement with regulators, subpoenas, requests for interrogatories and other court driven processes and other school-based or office-based issues.
  • Support the drafting of a wide range of commercial agreements, including RFPs documents, and services contracts.

Essential Criteria

  • A high level of integrity, including the ability to handle sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to work individually and collaboratively as part of a team
  • Professional experience and working knowledge with computer software packages including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and electronic document applications (TRIM is desirable)
  • Strong planning and organisational skill
  • Good interpersonal skills with a courteous and collaborative approach
  • Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Completion of an undergraduate or post-graduate degree in law within the last 2 years and be willing to undertake a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice or substantial progress towards completion of an undergraduate or post-graduate degree in law with a demonstrated commitment to pursuing an in-house career in a not-for-profit, values-based environment

Please refer to the position description Download File Graduate Lawyer - Position Description.docx for in-depth detail regarding the criteria and skill set required.

Application Process

Applicants will be required to submit a covering letter outlining briefly the qualifications, skills and experience section in the position description and a current resume.

For further information about the role and Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra & Goulburn please visit the website and position description. If you have any questions contact the Recruitment Team on 02 6234 5427 or via email at Recruitment@cg.catholic.edu.au.

 

Attached documents

About Catholic Education Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn

Who are we?

Catholic Education, Canberra and Goulburn (CECG) plays an integral role in education both in the ACT and NSW, covering 88,000 square kilometres covering the whole of the ACT and extending from Pambula on the south coast, to Crookwell in the North, through to the western point of Lake Cargelligo. Operating 56 Schools and 8 Early Learning Centres Catholic Education Canberra & Goulburn is key to education of over 21,000 students within the Diocese and employing over 2,100 professionals. 

As a diverse and inclusive workforce, Catholic Education offers career opportunities across the ACT and NSW regions including providing support and mentoring for graduate teachers as well as professional learning and career development programs tailored to individual needs.

Our vision

Our strategic vision to deliver learning and experiences in Catholic Education that will shape a strong sense of spiritual self and wellbeing and equip students to be ethical, agile thinkers who strive to make a positive contribution in the world around them. Actively working to build strong partnerships between the Catholic Education Office, Schools, Students, Parents & Families and Parishes to deliver on this vision. We invite you to walk with us, to share this journey that paves the way for our children now, and in years to come, to flourish. 

From early learning to College, a Catholic education provides an evidence-based academic, faith-filled learning journey.

Principals and teachers work with parents to grow happy, caring, compassionate young people.

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