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PLT Trainee / Intern About us Verge Legal is a boutique multidisciplinary law firm based in Melbourne. Our team comprises legal professionals from diverse backgrounds who practice in various areas of Australian law including litigation, property and commercial, family, wills & estates, and criminal law.  Position summary We are seeking law students or graduates who wish to take on an internship or complete their Practical Legal Training (PLT) with us. This is a volunteer unpaid position with an opportunity for the right candidate to be offered a full-time junior solicitor position upon completion of their internship. Key duties and responsibilities Undertaking legal research. Preparing chronologies, reports and summaries. Reviewing documents and contracts. Fielding client enquiries and calls. Assisting in miscellaneous day-to-day administrative duties. Selection criteria Ability to work in a team whilst...

Position: The Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) seeks a dedicated person to join its team of committed human rights lawyers as a Practical Legal Trainee (students who hold a law degree and who are undertaking a course for practical admission as a lawyer). There are multiple positions available in our Randwick office. Responsibilities include research, drafting statements, observing and assisting with client appointments, accompanying lawyers to client meetings and DoHA interviews and various other administrative and legal tasks. You will receive on-the-job training and supervision. You will have had previous volunteer experience and be able to demonstrate a commitment to human rights and social justice, an understanding of the issues that affect people seeking asylum, and a capacity to problem-solve. You will have administrative and organisational experience, and have the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders in a confident and a respectful...

Adams & Partners Lawyers Penrith, Richmond, Glenbrook and Parramatta The Opportunity Adams and Partners Lawyers has an exciting opportunity for a lawyer to work in a range of fields that we offer as services to our clients. To be considered for this position candidates must be admitted to practice or looking to be admitted.  The Role You will be a lawyer working within various departments in our Penrith, Richmond and Glenbrook offices. You will be working with experienced solicitors in each department.  You will be given a broad entrée into the various work that the department undertakes including wills, estates, personal injury law, workers compensation law, conveyancing, employment law and commercial litigation. Benefits We will offer you mentoring and skill development, interesting and varied legal work, work–life balance and a competitive salary. We have a vibrant and down to earth culture and look forward to bringing on a new lawyer  in our area of...

PLT Criminal Law Assist in preparation of criminal trials, hearings, appeals, bail applications, legal research, office duties and whatever else is required. We deal with the full range of criminal matters including the most serious criminal cases. Please consider carefully whether you are suited to this type of work before applying. Chris Ford FORD CRIMINAL LAWYE RS