SPRINGBOARD 2015: QUT Law Society Careers Guide

Harwood Andrews Lawyers
WWW.HARWOODANDREWS.COM.AU
Level 5, 707 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3008
(03) 9620 9399 HR@HARWOODANDREWS.COM.AU
APPLICATION DATES OPEN CLOSE
CLERKSHIP 14/07/2015 10/08/2015
GRADUATE 21/07/2015 17/08/2015
Who we are and what makes us unique
Harwood Andrews Lawyers is one of Victoria's leading
law firms where we provide legal services to
businesses, statutory authorities and high net wealth
family groups delivering outstanding outcomes to our
clients.
We specialise in: Business Law, Superannuation,
Taxation, Tax Litigation, Dispute Resolution and
Litigation, Wills and Estates, Family Law, Local
Government and Public Sector, Agribusiness, Family
Business, Planning & Environment and Property.
What we look for in an employee
Harwood Andrews Lawyers look for:
•the ability to make a client’s outcome into their
purpose
•a willingness to learn and develop their skills
•an understanding of attention to detail
•good communication skills
•strong interpersonal skills
•a willingness to work as part of a team
•an ability to multi-task and prioritise
•initiative
Clerkship Program
Our seasonal clerkships offer a formal and well rounded
learning opportunity over a three week period. A
seasonal clerk is provided with some hands on
experience with file related matters and works closely
with our junior lawyers.
A buddy is assigned to all of our seasonal clerks and is
responsible for giving the support needed to ensure
that it is a rewarding and positive learning experience.
The clerkship includes exposure in three areas of law in
Geelong: Business, Family and Dispute Resolution and
two areas of law in Melbourne: Business and Dispute
Resolution.
Graduate Program
The traineeship program runs for twelve months and
focuses on two key areas of the firm with a rotation in
each of our Business Law and Dispute Resolution
departments. Under the program the trainees gain
broader exposure to other areas of the practice which
the firm determines at its discretion.
Application Process
Your application should include a cover letter, CV,
academic transcript, and details of your work
experience, community involvement, leadership
experience and extra-curricular activities.
Applications will only be accepted via email to
hr@harwoodandrews.com.au or via the website's online
application option.
•an excellent understanding of file and time
management.
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