2022 Clerkship and Graduate Recruitment - Sydney null

Who are we?

Johnson Winter & Slattery was started by three lawyers who wanted to do things differently. We've grown rapidly to become one of Australia's leading independent firms and have offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.

Working with us will give you all the benefits that come with working for a leading law firm and much more. We will put you at the forefront of the corporate world, working with our clients on their most complex and business critical legal work - it's what we do best.

It's our people that really sets us apart. We pride ourselves on being down to earth, approachable and, quite simply, a great place to work.

You will be given the opportunity to work on matters impacting major Australian and international corporations, and on some of the most challenging transactions throughout Australia and surrounding regions.

In addition to 'on the job' training you will also have the opportunity to learn from our specially designed training program for junior lawyers. Learning, development and mentoring are key features on both of our programs and you will be well supported by a network of colleagues. As a graduate lawyer, the firm will also cover your college of law expenses and will provide you with a dedicated college of law tutor that will deliver a bespoke PLT program.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for potential candidates to join our 2023 Graduate Program in our Sydney office. 

To be eligible to be considered for our 2023 Graduate Program, we are looking for candidates who are available to undertake a 4 week paid clerkship between 2 May 2022 to 28 May 2022. If you have university or work commitments that may impact your ability to complete a clerkship during this period on a full-time basis, please note these dates in your application for consideration. 

Our clerkship will give you an opportunity to familiarise yourself with the types of work that are on offer to junior lawyers, our culture, and help you build your professional network within the firm. Following the successful completion of the clerkship, you will be offered a position in our 2023 Graduate Program. 

Why choose us?

• Accelerate your career: Our flexible team structure means you will not be held back. Our lawyers take on the work that reflects their ability, not their job title. You'll also benefit from your own structured and bespoke professional development program. There are no barriers to your success with us.
• Go your own way: Our business model is different to other firms. We want our lawyers to focus on the quality of their legal work and client experience. That means you won't be under pressure to meet billing targets. You will compete with your adversaries, not your peers.
• It's a vibe thing: What truly sets us apart is our people. We pride ourselves on being down to earth, approachable, but always high performing. Our ethos is: "we're in it together" and it's what we live by.

Join us!

If you are enthusiastic, driven to succeed and want to continually develop your skills, you'll fit right in.

We're looking for graduates who have not only excelled academically, but have great communications skills, thrive in a collaborative environment and want to deliver legal advice to create the best outcomes for our clients.

Written applications should include a covering letter, CV and current official academic transcript. They should be addressed to Wilma Lewis, Senior People & Development Consultant. Applications should be submitted no later than 5:00pm on Sunday, 10 April 2022.