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.