Legal associates assist with researching cases, points of law, preparing matters for hearing including other related matters for first instance judges and of the Court. Legal associates are responsible for providing assistance to judicial officers during court hearings and other administrative support to judges, as required. In addition, legal associates perform court support duties.

Legal associates primarily provide assistance to designated judges but may be asked to assist other judges if the need arises. Some travel may be required.

We are currently seeking Law Graduates to join our Sydney team on the firm's Graduate Development Program commencing in March 2026. As part of this 12-month program, graduates rotate through two different practice areas providing our graduates with an opportunity to learn a range of different skills and find their preferred area of law.        

Graduates are able to express preferences for placement areas.  

The Graduate Program is an integral part of the Brown Wright Stein Lawyers' business strategy and we are privileged to work with many of our lawyers from the beginning of their legal careers.

As a Law Graduate you will be a part of a 12 month program in our Sydney office.  During your graduate year you will experience:
•    a combination of on-the-job training and support in completing Practical Legal Training;
•    a comprehensive induction with the national graduate cohort which lays the foundation for the year ahead;
•    the opportunity to gain experience in several of the firm's practice areas;

We are looking for a strong Graduate/Junior Lawyer to join our highly successful Corporate practice group. You will work alongside a team of exceptional lawyers as well as our Growth, Tech and Marketing teams to deliver quality work and an exceptional experience to every client you interact with. We act for an incredibly diverse client base, helping them with a broad range of needs including the sale and purchase of businesses, employee incentive schemes, shareholder agreements, share buy-backs, business structuring, loans, corporate governance and not-for-profit advice.

Our Auburn office is seeking a paralegal or law graduate to work with our practitioners

Our Graduate Rotation Program is a 12 month, fixed term contract, which will provide you with the support, learning opportunities and hands-on experience necessary to embark on a rewarding and successful legal career.  Renowned for our collaborative culture, passion for client service and professional development opportunities, you will be rewarded with genuine career prospects and a friendly, team based environment.
 

Due to rapid growth in our Employers Liability practice group, we are currently seeking a capable Graduate or Lawyer (up to 1 year PQE) applicants to join our growing team. Working closely with our partners, you will:

•    have exposure to a diverse practice, including work injury damages and workers compensation claims.
•    develop skills in insurance law and litigation
•    have the opportunity to have day to day conduct of matters
•    have regular involvement with clients
 

The Graduate Program provides a hands-on introduction to the law and an exciting start to a rewarding career. Build on your university education in a range of practical ways from real client work, structured training and workshops, to formal and informal mentoring.

Why join us?

Clifford Chance's two-year Graduate Program turns gifted beginners into professionals, with the aim of getting the breadth of experience you need to emerge as a confident business adviser.