Hall & Wilcox
2021 Legal Operations Graduate (Rolling Intake)
Sydney or Melbourne
Opportunity expired
Opportunity details
- Graduate Job or Program
- 1 vacancies
- Apply by 29 Apr 2021
- Start date Ongoing
What is a Legal Operations Graduate?
We are a firm who prides itself on challenging the status quo and have been recognised in the industry and by our clients though awards such as Australasian Law innovative firm of the year 2020, Finalist for AFR top 100 most innovative firms 2019 and the WorkSafe Vic Innovation award 2019.
We are calling all Graduates who think differently, and are looking to shape the future of law. An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Client Solutions team to utilise your knowledge from your law degree to lead change and disruption.
We are looking for a Smarter Law champion to join our Client Solutions team in either Sydney or Melbourne as our first Legal Operations Graduate on a 12 month program . Joining our Client Solutions team you will be exposed to legal project management, process analysis, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. You will work under the guidance of the Client Solutions team where you will drive innovation and effective outcomes for the firm and our clients.
As a legal operations graduate you will
- Be at the forefront of legal operations and assist in shaping the firms' direction on this journey.
- Work with a variety of practice groups to deliver innovative and effective solutions that will transform our work practices.
- Engage with industry influencers.
- Undertake analysis of legal processes and identify opportunities of improvement.
- Undertake legal and business industry research and analyse emerging technologies in the legal market.
- Become a trusted business partner that translates requirements to outcomes.
- Build your nation-wide network and personal brand at the firm.
Over the 12 months you will build a skillset with the below concepts
- Innovating with heart (user centric focus)
- Project management
- Comms and change management
- Process mapping
- Decision tree development and implementation
- Prototyping/wireframes
- Spec and requirement documents
- Assessing technology platforms and how they apply to legal services
- Continuous improvement principles
Why become a Legal Operations Graduate?
Are you're always looking outside of the box, do you openly embrace new ideas and are you looking to blend your understanding of the legal industry with legal tech? If you want to be part of something different and work with a dynamic team with proven industry presence, apply for the Hall and Wilcox Legal Operations Graduate.
What can we offer you?
- You will have an extensive support network including a buddy, mentor and supervisor to provide guidance and support throughout the year.
- Regular learning opportunities through our Elevate program, designed to develop our graduates and provide them with the skills and expertise to excel.
- Ongoing feedback, both formal and informal.
- The opportunity to immerse yourself in our great culture and have fun!
Reviews
As a law graduate this heavily depends on which rotation you are in. Some practice areas are busier than others
I work in a mostly supportive role on complex legal matters. I am entrusted with drafting important court documents and correspondence, conducting research and preparing evidence.
Drafting and amending emails, internal documents and court documents. Research into specific areas of law related to disputes.
About the employer
Hall & Wilcox
4.5
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Law
Launching your career with us means working with industry experts, while making meaningful contributions to our clients and community.
Pros and cons of working at Hall & Wilcox
Pros
The firm has wonderful mentors who care for the professional growth and personal well-being of team members. Everyone's contributions are highly valued.
Super structured, comprehensive and continuous.
I never have to work overtime – the firm is committed to preserving work/life balance.
Even as a graduate, I can work from home. I generally spend 1-2 days at home, which is the norm for most employees (obviously some more, some less, I just prefer to be in office).
The workplace culture is very inclusive, and I really feel like part of a team.
Cons
The salary could be higher in comparison to other graduate cohorts.
The very occasional disconnect between partners and lawyers about workflows and opportunities for work.
Some teams are better than others at training and getting grads involved.
The entire office hotdesks (there are no private offices) and sometimes getting a seat in the office can be tricky.
From a graduate perspective, progression in the firm is not yet clear.