Law Clerk
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026.
About us
Queensland Law Society (QLS) is the professional body for legal practitioners, representing more than 14,000 members state-wide. We lead the Solicitors of Queensland with our purpose of Good Law - Good Lawyers - Public Good.
QLS has a casual opportunity for a Law Clerk to join their Office of General Counsel team, working 3 days per week. The Office of General Counsel (OGC) team provides independent legal advice to the Chief Executive Officer, the President, the Council and its committees, the Legal Practitioners Admissions Board, the Society's incorporated legal practice and the Society's officers.
The Law Clerk role supports the General Counsel and OGC team in providing high quality, independent legal services.
In this role you will:
- Support the team with document drafting, preparation, and correspondence.
- Conduct legal research and assist in preparing briefs and litigation materials.
- Help manage Right to Information and Information Privacy applications.
- Ensure confidentiality and accuracy across all documentation and communications.
- Process invoices and accounts for the team.
Ideally you will have the following:
- A Law degree (completed or currently undertaking).
- Strong research and writing skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and willingness to learn new tools.
- A proactive and collaborative approach, with and a willingness to learn and grow.
Why join us?
By joining QLS you will assist to build a society that genuinely cares about its members, people and Queensland law.
- Our purpose is to be an authoritative voice, to help members succeed, to connect with the profession and respect, protect and promote human rights in line with our vision.
- Our workforce is diverse, inclusive and equal; and is representative of our members.
- We are committed to leading change through our people.
- We provide 12 weeks parental leave irrespective of primary or secondary carers
- We are proud to be listed on Diversity Council Australia's Inclusive Employer Index.
- Employees have flexibility within a social and collaborative environment.
Please note:
- that we reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
- you must be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident or have unlimited working rights in Australia to apply for this position.
- this position may require the preferred candidate to undergo a Criminal History Records check. A criminal history does not necessarily disqualify a prospective candidate from selection.
For more information about the role, including obtaining a copy of the position description, please email People and Capability on [email protected].