Graduate Law Clerk or Solicitor - Cairns
The Opportunity
At Shine Lawyers, we pride ourselves on working tirelessly to pave the way in securing justice for those in our community. And as a participant in our2026 Graduate Program in theCairns Personal Injuryteam, you'll gain valuable, hands-on experience, which will prepare you for a fulfilling career as a Solicitor, where you'll continue to seek justice for those who have been wronged.
The program, which commences inFebruary 2026, is apermanent, full-timeopportunity for those who have completed their law degree, and are excited to take the next step in their legal career.
With compassion, connection and purpose, you'll be a true champion of our clients by:
* Working under the guidance of a senior practitioner to gain experience within the legal practice, by assisting in representing their clients, and providing accurate legal advice.
* Developing a proficient ability to effectively assess claims, including liability and quantum.
* Cultivating strong relationships with our clients and peers through exceptional communication.
* Preparing legal documentation with a high degree of detail, and assist with running a file load with a keen level of commercial and fiscal awareness.
What you'll bring
To thrive in this role, you'll:
* Have completed your law degree prior to the program commencing in February 2026.
* Have a passion for social justice and a thirst for knowledge in the plaintiff law space.
* Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
* Be dedicated to delivering exceptional client service, with an emphasis on helping people when they need it most.
* Be able to effectively manage multiple competing deadlines, within a fast-paced environment.
* Demonstrate a genuine interest in Shine's areas of practice.
* Bring diversity of experience, and evidence of extra-curricular activities aligned with Shine's work, such as volunteering or community work.
* Be an active member of relevant association/s will be favourably considered, as will paid and non-paid work experience in the legal field.
Shine Lawyers: A place for you. It means more here.
At Shine, purpose really matters.
* It's our clients, who summon the courage to stand up to injustice.
* It's the communities we are part of and support every day.
* It's our team, who champion what's right and make this place what it is.
We're an ASX-listed organisation, and we've been standing up for the rights of everyday Australians for more than 45 years. We've achieved a lot, but you'll find no airs and graces here. We're humble yet relentless. We don't pretend to be anything other than ourselves.And together, we've created a place for you to thrive.
Here are some of the things we hope you'll love about working with us:
* Connect and be you:Get the flexibility and benefits you need, and work alongside truly authentic people who care so much - about the clients, Shine and you.
* Challenge and be challenged:We're not here for "easy". We want you to take your place at Shine and make a real impact. Question and challenge - that's how we grow.
* Achieve and grow:Start your Shine journey with our in-house learning programs, where you'll find immediate connection and be set up for success. You will be provided real opportunities to step up and grow - within your role and beyond.
Visit https://www.shine.com.au/careers/life-shine to find out more and read the stories of our incredible people.
Excited to join us and stand up to injustice?Apply now and make Shine Justice a place for you.
As part of The Circle Back Initiative, we want you to feel supported through our recruitment process, which means that you will hear back from our friendly team – no matter the outcome.
We are committed to making Shine Lawyers a place for you by encouraging and supporting our people to bring their authentic selves to the workplace, and as a result, we know you'll put your best self forward while righting wrong for our clients. We're passionate about maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment here at Shine that celebrates all of our differences with age, disability, ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation, to name a few, and we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. You bring you.
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Our people say that, somehow, it means more here.
Why? Because of who we are. You'll find no airs and graces here. We're humble, yet relentless. And we'll help you, champion you, and challenge you all the way.
Together, we've created a place for you to thrive.
Connect with courageous, authentic people who want you to succeed, and leaders who are invested in you.
Harness a powerful platform for success, with true opportunities to step up and grow.
Dare to be different, challenge the status quo, and stay ahead of the pack – for our clients, for better justice, and for a career that means more.
Our people say that, somehow, it means more here.
Why? Because of who we are. You'll find no airs and graces here. We're humble, yet relentless. And we'll help you, champion you, and challenge you all the way.
Together, we've created a place for you to thrive.
Connect with courageous, authentic people who want you to succeed, and leaders who are invested in you.
Harness a powerful platform for success, with true opportunities to step up and grow.
Dare to be different, challenge the status quo, and stay ahead of the pack – for our clients, for better justice, and for a career that means more.
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