Opportunity Details
About Corrs
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm, known for delivering legal excellence, exceptional client service, and outstanding results. We serve major organizations, including large corporations, governments, banks, and financial sponsors. We handle significant global matters and collaborate internationally to assemble the best legal teams. Our culture emphasizes excellence, collaboration, commitment, and respect.
Your journey as a clerk at Corrs
Many of our graduates start with a seasonal clerkship, providing opportunities to connect with partners and lawyers, understand a typical day at Corrs, and experience our work and client engagements firsthand. You will work alongside leading lawyers on high-profile cases, undertake research, review documents, attend court hearings, mediations, and client meetings, and participate in business development activities.
What we look for in a clerk
We seek individuals who can positively contribute to the firm, uphold our standards of legal excellence and client service, and work well in teams. Candidates should demonstrate business acumen, initiative, ethical behavior, legal excellence, community involvement, strong interpersonal skills, and a drive to succeed.
Work rights
This opportunity is open to applicants with the following rights to work in Australia : Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents, and those with an Australian Work Visa (all other categories).
Qualifications & requirements
Applicants should have or be completing the following qualifications :
Hiring criteria
We offer outstanding graduates the chance to become exceptional lawyers.
Pros and cons of working at Corrs
Pros
Our firm emphasizes learning and development through extensive formal training, mentorship, and real responsibility early in your career. You will be exposed to cutting-edge legal matters, participate in strategic decision-making, and work with supportive, collaborative senior lawyers. The firm fosters a positive culture, offers competitive remuneration, flexible work arrangements, and diverse opportunities for growth.
Cons
The workload can be demanding, with long hours and variable intensity, especially during complex cases. Balancing work and personal life can be challenging, but the firm is aware and supportive of these pressures.
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Perth Seasonal Clerk Nov 2025 • Perth, Western Australia, Australia