36 Criminal & Civil Law jobs

Astor Legal is a rapidly growing criminal and family law firm with offices in Sydney CBD, Parramatta and Liverpool. The successful candidate will be predominantly working from the Parramatta office.  You will be surrounded by a supportive team and great working environment. The successful candidate will have significant autonomy in the conduct of matters and a diverse range of work. You will be able to learn directly from an accredited specialist in criminal law.  We are accepting applications from recent graduates as well as experienced criminal lawyers.  We are looking for someone to start immediately. The role will require you travel to and appear in courts throughout NSW, create and maintain strong client relationships, draft legal documents and work well in a team environment.   The successful candidate will have strong communication skills, work ethic, ability to problem solve and be passionate about criminal law.  To apply, please email a CV and...

  Seeking a law graduate with an interest in litigation. Cuba Family Law is a small family and criminal law Wellington firm comprising 7 lawyers working on a wide range of issues including family violence, parenting disputes, Oranga Tamariki proceedings, mental health matters, wills, and relationship property. We regularly appear in the District Courts ( Family, Criminal and Mental Health) We are offering a graduate the chance to get hands on experience in a supportive friendly and social team environment. Full supervision and training provided including opportunities to attend court hearings out-of-town such as Nelson. We have a strong relationship with community organisations such as the Community Law Centre and Women’s Refuge, with legal aid work being one of our main focuses. If you are half way through profs you could start immediately on a part time basis. Please forward CV, covering letter and academic record to lizlewes@cubafamilylaw.co.nz by...

We are a small boutique firm located in East Victoria Park.  We seek a unrestricted practitioner to join our team.  We practice in Family, Criminal and Civil law matters and offer a friendly environment with passionate lawyers.  If you are motivated and want to excel your career please email: admin@crescentlegal.com a copy of your resume or call our office on 6252 9955.

We are a small boutique firm in East Victoria Park, working in Family Law, Criminal and Civil matters. We offer a friendly environment to learn and be mentored to develop your profession and legal skills . We are seeking voluntary practical legal trainees to draft letters, court documents and complete research when needed.  If you are interested please contact our office, for immediate start. 

Sim & Co Legal Services is a law firm with offices in St Ives, Blacktown and the CBD. We are inviting applications from final year law students seeking to undertake PLT training.  You will be assisting with a variety of matters, including family, criminal and estate matters. There is opportunity for a permanent role within the practice. Candidates to be considered for this role will: display attention to detail be reliable and enthusiastic  have outstanding time management and organisation skills understand how to prioritise tasks  have excellent written and verbal communication skills The location of this role is in St Ives. Please email your CV with a cover letter to admin@simandcolegalservices.com.au

Criminal Law Solicitor Kiki Kyriacou Lawyers Sydney • CBD, Inner West & Eastern Suburbs $60,000 - $80,000 Full time   Kiki Kyriacou Lawyers is seeking an energetic, self-motivated and committed lawyer to join our small criminal law practice in Sydney CBD. Our practice consists of one principal lawyer and a practice manager. We are offering a full-time position for an immediate start. . The position will include the following duties: Preparing and summarising briefs of evidence. Assist in instructing counsel at court. Providing advice and representation to a diverse client base. Appearing in court in all criminal jurisdictions both in the Sydney metro and beyond. Prepare court/legal documents. Drafting correspondence to clients and to other stakeholders. Liaising with clients in conferences both in custody and face to face. Efficiently undertaken legal research as required.   Essential...

We are a prominent Criminal Law Firm in Sydney CBD Established in 1976 Seeking a highly motivated, competent, go getter for an upcoming role within our office. We are seeking the following: - PLT Student – Willing to undertake unpaid PLT Graduate at Law / Junior Solicitor Part-time paid position with the strong possibility of the position becoming full time later in the year. The roles entails supporting the principal solicitor and his associate solicitor in the daily management and preparation of their cases. The role is a mix of office work, court time, assisting in conferences, running errands in respect to court filings, research, document delivery and the like. Experience in criminal law would be an advantage. REFERENCES AND CV BY WAY OF EMAIL ONLY (no calls will be considered).

Efficient Law Group is a busy and vibrant boutique law firm located in Perth CBD dealing in Family Law, Traffic and Criminal Law. You can find out more on our website: www.efficientlawgroup.com.au .   We have a law clerking opportunity which would suit a law student or someone wanting to complete their work experience component of Practical Legal Training (PLT). The placement is based in Perth, on a full-time or a part-time basis, and commencing immediately.    Your responsibilities will include but not limited to assisting our Solicitors with drafting court documents and correspondence, reviewing documents, undertaking legal research, assisting Solicitors at Court attendances and file management.   If you consider yourself suitable for this exciting opportunity, please send us a cover letter, academic record and resume to our Practice Manager, Ms Kellie Edwards via email to k.edwards@efficientlawgroup.com.au   Efficient Law Group...

We are a prominent Criminal Law Firm in Sydney CBD Established in 1976 Seeking a highly motivated, competent, go getter for an upcoming role within our office.   We are seeking the following: -   PLT Student – Willing to undertake unpaid PLT   Graduate at Law / Junior Solicitor Part-time paid position with the possibility of the position becoming full time later in the year.   The roles entails supporting the principal solicitor and his associate solicitor in the daily management and preparation of their cases.   The role is a mix of office work, court time, assisting in conferences, running errands in respect to court filings, research, document delivery and the like.   Experience in criminal law would be an advantage.     REFERENCES AND CV BY WAY OF EMAIL ONLY (no calls will be considered).    

We are a prominent Criminal Law Firm in Sydney CBD Established in 1976 Seeking a highly motivated, competent, go getter for an upcoming role within our office.   We are seeking the following: -   PLT Student – Willing to undertake unpaid PLT   Graduate at Law / Junior Solicitor Part-time paid position with the possibility of the position becoming full time later in the year.   The roles entails supporting the principal solicitor and his associate solicitor in the daily management and preparation of their cases.   The role is a mix of office work, court time, assisting in conferences, running errands in respect to court filings, research, document delivery and the like.   Experience in criminal law would be an advantage.     REFERENCES AND CV BY WAY OF EMAIL ONLY (no calls will be considered).    

OUR FIRM Prolegal is a law firm practicing in personal injury, crime & property law. Prolegal is operated by a sole practitioner.  At Prolegal we believe that a positive attitude to work is the most essential trait of any employee. We encourage growth and adequately reward employees for their effort & loyalty.  Your success in the profession is fundamental to the growth of our business.  ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for a Graduate lawyer or paralegal to join our Parramatta office.  Working directly with the Principal of the firm you will be responsible for assisting in all matters.  WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: To be considered for this role you must have: The ability to work on your own and in a team.  Excellent communication skills; A high level of attention to detail; The ability to resolve problems independently.  Maintain and build new client relationships for the firm. WHY JOIN...

The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (HALC) is currently looking for 2 volunteer PLT Students to join our team for an immediate start. About the organisation: HALC provides free legal services to people affected by, and those most at risk of, HIV and Hep C (HCV)  on  HIV/HCV related legal matters. We deal with a range of HIV/Hep C related legal issues including - Immigration Administrative Law Public Health Criminal Employment Discrimination Insurance/Superannuation Estate planning Social Security Family Position Description: Volunteers perform a variety of day-to-day tasks including - delivery of legal advice under the direct supervision of a solicitor; drafting of legal advice, submissions, applications to courts & tribunals and other legal correspondence maintaining accurate files and legal records client intakes casework and client interviews under directions from Solicitors; general administrative...

SFO Case Briefing Officer – Auckland The Serious Fraud Office is a highly specialised government department responsible for the investigation and prosecution of serious or complex financial crime, including bribery and corruption. We take pride in the work we do to keep New Zealand safe from financial crime. At the SFO, we employ an expert team of accountants, investigators, lawyers, electronic forensic experts, and support people to achieve our mandate.   We seek a law enforcement or criminal law specialist to join our team based in Commercial Bay, Auckland CBD as Case Briefing Officer. This is a permanent employment status role with full-time hours. As our Case Briefing Officer, you will assist the SFO’s case teams by preparing formal written statements, arranging for the statements to be agreed upon and signed, and preparing witness lists. You will manage relationships with witnesses in preparation for and during criminal trials, ensuring they are...

King & York Lawyers is looking for a dedicated young lawyer to join our team. We are a boutique firm with a unique culture, dedicated to providing clients with tailored legal advice. You will be involved in: Carriage of your own Family Law matters with supervision. This will include preparation and representation in divorce, parenting and property matters, and appearing in mediations, DRCs, conciliation conferences, and interim hearings without the assistance of Counsel in both divisions of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, and instructing Counsel in trials; Carriage of your own Criminal Law matters with supervision. This will include appearances in the Criminal jurisdiction for mentions, sentences, section 14 applications, and defended hearings, and instructing Counsel in trials; and  General administrative tasks.  You will have/be a: Between 1+ year PAE in Family Law and/or Criminal Law; A current practising certificate; Experience in...

PLT Work Experience Placement is being offered. Complete your work experience with Bloxham Legal, a law firm in the heart of Perth city. Bloxham Legal is a growing firm practising in family and criminal law. The position will involve attending trials and other events in court, liaising with clients and other stakeholders, and drafting correspondence and court documentation.

We are offering a PLT student 75 days as part of their work experience component of PLT at the College of Law. This role is unpaid. You will gain exposure to various areas of laws such as:  Litigation & dispute resolution (Federal Court, Supreme Court, District Court, etc) Civil (wide variety of matters) Family Estate Planning Deceased Estates Drafting (e.g. legal documents) Restraining Orders (FVRO's, VRO's, MCO's etc) Motor Vehicle & Traffic (e.g. life ban from driving) Requirements Fast learner, great communication skills, people-orientated Legal research skills (eg. Westlaw and LexisNexis) Computer savvy/proficient Western Australian resident PLT student at College of Law or recent completed ONLY What you will gain from this role: You will get exposure to a wide variety of legal matters. You will have the chance to assist on real court matters in courts such as the Federal Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of Western...

Evaluating Lawyer The Serious Fraud Office is a highly specialised government department responsible for the investigation and prosecution of serious or complex financial crime, including bribery and corruption. We take pride in the work we do to keep New Zealand safe from financial crime. At the SFO, we employ an excellent team of accountants, investigators, lawyers, and electronic forensic experts to do just that.   We seek an Evaluating Lawyer to join our team based in Commercial Bay, Auckland CBD. Our Evaluations team is the first point of contact for any allegation of financial crime reported to the SFO.  A s our Evaluating Lawyer, and in collaboration with talented colleagues, you will be responsible for the initial evaluation of complaints specifically with a legal lens . You will refer complaints to other agencies, where appropriate, if the complaints don’t meet SFO criteria.  Where a complaint requires further action, you will gather...

Nyman Gibson Miralis is one of the largest and leading criminal defence law firms in NSW providing representation to people across the State in every type of criminal law matter. Nyman Gibson Miralis is offering three voluntary PLT placements to someone with initiative and a strong and genuine interest in criminal law.   For those looking to enter the field of criminal law, the experience will be invaluable. You will be involved in assisting with white collar crime, particularly complex matters at the cutting edge of technology, cyber-crime and developing areas of criminal law. To be eligible for the position, you must be able to commit to at least 4, preferably 5 days per week and available to commence as soon as possible. Please note that this position is unpaid and only for those seeking a PLT Placement; applications for general work experience will not be considered. To apply please include your CV, academic transcript and a covering letter.  

Luminous Legal  is looking for a junior solicitor (ideally with one (1) year of experience), to work in our busy firm located in Ashfield (within walking distance from Ashfield Station). The position is a full-time position and the successful candidate is expected to commence work as soon as possible and/or immediately.   The role  will variably involve working in the following areas of law: Commercial Law; Family Law; Property Law; and Criminal Law.   Your duties  will include legal research, drafting legal documents and correspondence, filing court documents, file management, general administrative duties and assisting our senior solicitors as required.   The successful candidate should possess the following skills:— Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Strong legal research and analytical skills; Keen attention to detail; Good organisation skills; Good time management skills; and A willingness to learn....

Mardini Defence Lawyers are seeking a PLT Volunteer complete their placement at our Parramatta Office. You will be supervised directly by our Principal Lawyer, Chaddy Mardini, who is an Accredited Criminal Law Specialist. You will be working on all criminal and traffic law matters in the firm and will be conducting research, admin, conferences, and appearing in Court on a daily basis.