Graduate Lawyer

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  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.