Litigation Graduate (Jan 2025)

Your role

Since Aptum legal are a specialist litigation firm, there are no rotations in this graduate program. You will work solely in litigation, across various teams, types of disputes, and subject matter areas.

Aptum has a dedicated team of project managers who execute the administrative tasks associated with litigation, providing space for lawyers to perform substantive legal work. In Aptum’s graduate program, you can expect to be afforded opportunities in litigation like no other graduate at your level.

Here are some of the things you may expect to do throughout your first year:

• Drafting affidavits
• Assisting with drafting pleadings
• Assisting with drafting defences
• Organizing and attending client conferences
• Reviewing client documents and providing initial advice
• Obtaining FOI documents from the ATO to advise clients on their potential defences
• Attending hearings in the Supreme Court, Federal Court and AAT
• Drafting briefs to counsel
• Working with counsel on collating and analyzing evidence
• Conducting strategic legal research on niche points of law
• Having the opportunity to take a lead execution role on smaller matters, being the main contact for clients in such matters
• Working directly with our directors

About you

Aptum is seeking individuals who:

• Are students in the final year of a law degree or recent graduates.
• Have an interest in pursuing litigation as a career.
• Share a passion for challenging accepted norms in the legal industry.
• Exhibit curiosity and empathy.
• Are interested in the opportunity to appear in court.

Benefits

Aptum fosters a professional environment distinct from traditional firms, emphasizing reduced workplace anxiety, inclusivity, and sustainable work-life balance without mandating billable hours or constant availability. Their Wellbeing Program, developed with an experienced practitioner, supports employees through various practices like yoga and meditation, along with an Employee Assistance Program for confidential counselling. Founded by Nigel and Marita Evans, Aptum values diversity and inclusion, with a gender-balanced executive team and a commitment to varied backgrounds and experiences, including a non-discriminatory graduate program.

Training & development

Aptum prioritizes ongoing professional development, providing continuous training and Practical Legal Training (PLT) for graduates, along with broad in-house and external development opportunities. They facilitate learning through project team design based on individual needs and weekly internal Learning & Development sessions covering legal, business, and general growth topics. Mentorship from industry-leading litigators and business professionals, including Aptum's directors and practice leads, is a crucial component, ensuring graduates gain diverse experiences and guidance.

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How to apply

To apply for this role, please submit:

• CV
• Academic Transcript
• A one-page summary with some topline information about yourself

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• aptumlegal.com.au/careers/graduate-program/
• linkedin.com/company/aptumlegal/