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Graduate Law Clerk/Solicitor - TownsvilleThe OpportunityAt Shine Lawyers, we pride ourselves on working tirelessly to pave the way in securing justice for those in our community. As a participant in our 2025 Graduate Program based in the Townsville Personal Injury team, youll gain valuable, hands-on experience, which will prepare you for a fulfilling career as a Solicitor, where youll continue to seek justice for those who have been wronged.The program, which commences in February 2025, is a permanent, full-time opportunity for those who have completed their law degree and are excited to take the next step in their legal career.Please note that, due to the festive season, applications will not be reviewed until week commencing 6th January 2025.With compassion, connection, and purpose, youll be a true champion of our clients by:Working under the guidance of a senior practitioner to gain experience within the legal practice, by assisting in representing their clients and providing accurate legal advice.Developing a proficient ability to effectively assess claims, including liability and quantum.Cultivating strong relationships with our clients and peers through exceptional communication.Preparing legal documentation with a high degree of detail and assisting with running a file load with a keen level of commercial and fiscal awareness.What youll bringTo thrive in this role, youll:Have completed your law degree prior to the program commencing in February 2025.Have a passion for social justice and a thirst for knowledge in the plaintiff law space.Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills.Be dedicated to delivering exceptional client service, with an emphasis on helping people when they need it most.Be able to effectively manage multiple competing deadlines within a fast-paced environment.Demonstrate a genuine interest in Shines areas of practice.Bring diversity of experience and evidence of extra-curricular activities aligned with Shines work, such as volunteering or community work.Be an active member of relevant association/s will be favourably considered, as will paid and non-paid work experience in the legal field.Shine Lawyers: A place for you. It means more here.At Shine, purpose really matters.Its our clients, who summon the courage to stand up to injustice.Its the communities we are part of and support every day.Its our team, who champion whats right and make this place what it is.Were an ASX-listed organisation, and we''ve been standing up for the rights of everyday Australians for more than 45 years. Weve achieved a lot, but youll find no airs and graces here. Were humble yet relentless. We dont pretend to be anything other than ourselves. And together, weve created a place for you to thrive.Here are some of the things we hope youll love about working with us:Connect and be you: Get the flexibility and benefits you need, and work alongside truly authentic people who care so much - about the clients, Shine, and you.Challenge and be challenged: Were not here for easy. We want you to take your place at Shine and make a real impact. Question and challenge - thats how we grow.Achieve and grow: Start your Shine journey with our in-house learning programs, where youll find immediate connection and be set up for success. You will be provided real opportunities to step up and grow - within your role and beyond.Visit to find out more and read the stories of our incredible people.Excited to join us and stand up to injustice? Apply now and make Shine Justice a place for you.As part of The Circle Back Initiative, we want you to feel supported through our recruitment process, which means that you will hear back from our friendly team no matter the outcome.We are committed to making Shine Lawyers a place for you by encouraging and supporting our people to bring their authentic selves to the workplace, and as a result, we know youll put your best self forward while righting wrong for our clients. Were passionate about maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment here at Shine that celebrates all of our differences with age, disability, ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation, to name a few, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. You bring you. Apply Now #J-18808-Ljbffr