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CAREERS

Career Pathways

Whether recruiting graduates or experienced professionals, we always look for individuals with a passion for excellence, a strong belief in teamwork, integrity and leadership. We are dedicated to attracting and nurturing the best talent in the industry.

 

We offer the right balance of support, motivation and hands-on experience to enable our team members to be the very best colleagues and individuals they can be.
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Graduate Lawyers

Start your career with us

At Turks, we recruit Graduate Lawyers throughout the year across our offices and practice areas as opportunities arise.

We offer two pathways for graduates joining Turks. Our Permanent Graduate Lawyer opportunities are designed for graduates who are ready to establish themselves within a specific practice area and begin building long-term expertise. We also offer our Graduate Rotation Program, which provides the opportunity to gain experience across multiple practice groups before choosing an area of specialisation.

Whichever pathway you join, we're looking for positive, enthusiastic and collaborative people who are motivated to build a career in law. You'll be supported by experienced lawyers and partners, gain exposure to meaningful client work and become part of a team that values learning, development and genuine connection.

Graduate Rotation Program

Our Graduate Rotation Program has been a cornerstone of our early careers pathway for more than 10 years, helping aspiring lawyers build strong foundations and successful careers. Over 12 months, you'll rotate through three of our four practice groups, gaining meaningful exposure to different areas of law, diverse clients and complex matters.

With dedicated time in each rotation, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a practice area, develop practical legal skills and gain a genuine understanding of where your interests and strengths align. Working alongside experienced lawyers and partners, you'll take on meaningful work, gain direct client exposure and learn from experts at the top of their field. Through mentoring, hands-on experience and ongoing support, you'll build the technical and professional skills needed to succeed in your legal career.

More than just a graduate program, it's a pathway to a long-term career. More than 90% of our graduates continue their careers with Turks, with many progressing into permanent Graduate Lawyer positions and further developing their expertise within the firm. Whether you're looking to explore different areas of law, discover where you'd like to specialise or build a well-rounded foundation for your future, our Graduate Rotation Program provides the opportunity, exposure and support to help you achieve your potential.

We recruit all year round as opportunities become available! We always have a rotating graduate in each practice group in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, therefore as graduates are offered permanent positions within our team, we will recruit for another rotating grad. Keep an eye on our current opportunities page for available positions.

Depending on your office location, you may have the opportunity to rotate through a number of our practice groups:

  • Sydney: Three rotations across our practice groups. Available rotations may vary from year to year, and your preferences will be considered when allocating rotations.

  • Brisbane: Rotations in Commercial and General Insurance.

  • Melbourne: Rotations in General Insurance, Commercial, and Life Insurance & Superannuation.

Our Commercial team acts for businesses, lenders, government agencies and insolvency practitioners across a broad range of commercial matters. We help clients manage risk, resolve disputes and navigate commercial opportunities through our expertise in banking and finance, insolvency and debt recovery, commercial disputes, property, regulatory matters and business transactions.  See more here

Our Employers Liability team acts for insurers, employers and government agencies on workers compensation, work injury damages, recoveries and employment-related matters. We help clients navigate workplace injuries, legislative change and complex claims, delivering practical advice and effective outcomes for employers, insurers and injured workers.  See more here

Our Life Insurance & Superannuation team acts for many of Australia's major life insurers, superannuation trustees and financial services providers. We advise on claims, disputes, governance, products and regulatory matters, helping clients navigate complex legal and commercial issues while delivering positive outcomes for policyholders and fund members. See more here

Our General Insurance team acts for insurers and self-insured organisations across a broad range of claims, disputes and advisory matters. Our work spans property, liability, motor, marine, travel, fraud and recoveries, as well as regulatory and compliance advice, helping clients manage risk and achieve practical commercial outcomes. See more here

Legal

Grow and progress in law

Many of our senior lawyers and partners started their careers at Turks.

We recognise career progression is not linear, nor is it based solely on years of post-admission experience (PAE). We empower our people to shape their own careers based on their goals, interests and strengths.

Whether you want to specialise in a particular area of law, explore different practice groups or develop leadership skills, we provide the opportunities and support to help you succeed. Every career journey is different, and we're here to support yours.

Business

Be part of a growing, people-focused firm

Our business teams are integral to the success of the firm, spanning Finance, Human Resources, IT, Marketing, Office Services and Business Systems. 

We look for talented professionals who want to build a rewarding career in a collaborative and growing law firm. Working closely with our legal teams, you'll play an important role in helping our people deliver exceptional outcomes for clients while developing your own expertise, broadening your experience and building a meaningful career.

Large enough to offer diverse opportunities, yet people-focused enough to invest in your individual growth, Turks is a place where you can thrive and achieve your career goals.

 

Every career journey is different, and we're here to support yours.