Graduate Lawyer Opportunities

Carter Newell is a leading dynamic Queensland-based firm providing specialist legal advice to Australian and international corporate clients.

We specialise in the areas of:

• Insurance
• Construction & Engineering
• Resources
• Corporate
• Commercial Property
• Litigation & Dispute Resolution
• Aviation

At Carter Newell, we work as 'One Team', pursuing excellence in everything we do. 

We strive to create a flexible and balanced workplace, recognising the broader needs of employees and integrating these with the underlying commercial realities of the business. We are committed to continually improving the quality of our work and providing exceptional service to our clients.

Our culture is ‘open’, progressive, friendly and social - a perfect environment to progress and grow within a firm. Carter Newell offers a successful supportive environment with a critical weighting on values and an emphasis on personal development.  We look for people dedicated to excellence in everything they do and a passion for client service.

Graduates are provided with meaningful work and opportunities to rotate across three practice areas to build on their experience. They are also required to attend regular Continuing Legal Education sessions (CLEs) to enhance their skills.  We offer an environment that values your time and contributions.  We also provide mentors to guide and support your development along the way.
Support with Practical Legal Training (PLT) programs via College of Law include financial support, leave to attend courses and examinations and easy access to resources.  We also offer a competitive salary and working conditions while training.

The following positions are currently available:

Graduate Lawyer

• n/a

Law Clerks

We recruit law clerks to assist with various research and law-related work.  Ideally, clerks will be in their penultimate year of study and can commit to working one full day a week.  Law clerks are able to assist legal teams in each of the specialty practice areas, under supervision, so the experience offers maximum knowledge and variety. 

There are currently no positions available.

If you are interested in joining our firm, forward a covering letter and academic transcript with your current resume to Emma Craggs, Human Resources Coordinator at recruit@carternewell.com

For further information, contact Human Resources on 07 3000 8300.