Maddocks
Sydney Summer Clerkship 2024/25
To make a difference for our clients, each other and the community.
Business Operations and Strategy
Full-time
Office | Sydney, NSW, Australia
Visa sponsorship · No
Entry Level · A role for someone with underlying potential, good motivation and ability to learn. Typically no direct experience is required.
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Why Maddocks
Our brand and business reputation is successfully built on strong client relationships. Our customised service is based on a deep understanding of our clients' legal requirements in the context of their business objectives. We are highly regarded for our exceptional, practical legal services that add value to our clients' businesses.
Maddocks was established in 1885 and employs more than 600 people. We have one of the highest proportion of female partners (38.5%) and are recognised as leaders in gender equality in the legal industry in Australia.
About the role
A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups. Career Development: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.
Community involvement: give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives. Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.
Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs. Core Values Our purpose is working together to make a difference for our clients, each other and the community. We live our purpose through our core values:
- Integrity
- Stewardship
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- Respect for the individual and diversity
What you'll be responsible for
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Legal Research
Conduct legal and factual research to collate findings, and inform business and legal decisions.
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Legal Operations
Review laws and standards to implement, update and maintain the organization’s policies, standards, and procedures.
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Legal Advisory and Risk Management
Advise on the whole spectrum of legal matters that apply to the business and its offerings.
Skills you'll need
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Negotiation
Persuades others to shift their views and/or behaviours with the goal of reaching consensus
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Critical thinking
Identifies and synthesizes patterns and trends amongst various sources of information to reach a meaningful conclusion, perspective or insight
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Attention to detail
Accurately identifies and rectifies discrepancies or errors that exists in information and deliverables
Meet the team
