Join Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia’s leading independent law firm.
An opportunity exists for a Knowledge Professional to join the Corrs Knowledge Centre team.
The Knowledge Centre team at Corrs is responsible for the provision of strategically aligned, client-focused library and information services, resources and programs to support our lawyers with providing world-class legal advice.
As a member of the Knowledge Centre team, the Knowledge Professional is responsible for the delivery of high quality information services to Corrs’ partners, lawyers and staff.
Key responsibilities
Conducting legal and business research
Assisting with Knowledge Centre training programs and induction sessions.
Collection maintenance, including serial accessioning and cataloguing.
Provision of current awareness services.
Participation in Knowledge Centre projects.
Required skills and experience
This role would suit a motivated, highly collaborative and organised individual, who can demonstrate:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a strong attention to detail.
Research and analytical skills.
Keen interest in understanding the Australian legal system and sources of primary law.
Degree qualification in relevant field.
At Corrs, we help you achieve your ambition – at every stage of your career.
About us:
Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm. We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients’ most challenging issues.
Why Corrs?
We pride ourselves on meeting our clients needs in a culture characterised by excellence, commitment, collaboration and respect. Our policies, practices and behaviours foster a safe and inclusive workplace, and we focus on creating opportunities and supporting a diverse workforce.
Flexible working as standard – we’ve established flexibility as standard business practice and an option for all our people.
Bonus leave – an additional week of leave each year (5 weeks annual leave in total).
Wellbeing program –we support the wellbeing of our people across areas including resilience, mental health, mindfulness, personal development, physical health and self-care.
Diversity and Inclusion – this is a key area of focus for the firm. We set meaningful goals to improve diversity and an inclusive culture in which all employees feel supported and valued.
Responsible business approach – we are a member of the United Nations Global Compact, and are committed to promoting and respecting human rights, supporting the Compact’s Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. We are also a member of AusLSA, which works to promote and increase sustainable practices across the legal sector.
Learning and development opportunities – including our Australian-first international study scholarship, our national training program and our mentoring program.
To apply contact Thea Allen on +61 3 9672 3442 for a confidential discussion.
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