2021 Legal Operations Graduate

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!