Graduate Lawyer

We are seeking an exceptional graduate lawyer to work on a part time (4 day per week basis) closely with our senior lawyers in a unique role on a part time basis combining legal work, executive assistance and the development of AI-enabled legal workflows. 

This is an ideal opportunity for a highly intelligent, organised and technologically curious graduate who wants broad exposure to legal practice and emerging legal technology.

The role

You will act as a trusted right hand, helping manage a demanding workload and ensuring that matters, communications and priorities progress efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• conducting legal research and preparing concise, accurate summaries;
• assisting with drafting, reviewing and proofreading legal documents and correspondence;
• managing tasks, deadlines, calendars, emails and follow-ups;
• organising matter files, precedents, knowledge resources and meeting materials;
• taking notes and converting discussions into clear actions;
• coordinating with clients, colleagues and external parties;
• identifying opportunities to improve legal and administrative processes;
• operating, testing and refining AI-assisted legal workflows;
• helping develop templates, automations and quality-control procedures; 
• checking AI-generated work carefully for accuracy, confidentiality and legal risk and providing test results and feedback.

The balance between legal, operational and administrative work will vary according to priorities. No task should be considered beneath the successful candidate - the purpose of the role is to make our lawyers and practice substantially more effective.

About you

You will have:

• a law degree with outstanding academic results;
• eligibility for admission, or recent admission, as an Australian lawyer;
• exceptional written English and attention to detail;
• strong legal research, analytical and drafting skills;
• excellent organisation and an ability to manage competing priorities;
• sound judgment, discretion and respect for confidentiality;
• confidence taking ownership of tasks and following them through;
• a practical, service-oriented mindset;
• genuine interest in AI, automation and the future of legal practice; and
• the ability to learn unfamiliar technology quickly.

Experience with generative AI, workflow automation, document systems or software development is desirable but not essential. Intellectual curiosity, precision and willingness to learn are more important.

Why join us?

You will receive:

• unusually broad responsibility at an early stage of your career;
• practical experience using and developing AI-supported legal systems;
• insight into how legal matters and a professional practice are managed;
• opportunities to improve systems and see your ideas implemented; and
• a role capable of growing with your skills and interests.

How to apply

Email your application to hr@arnotts.net.au

Please do not phone us regarding your application or send applications via any other means other than the above email address.