17 Criminal Law jobs

Want to become a Barrister? A barrister job lets you make a clear difference for clients, and successfully arguing their cases could help them achieve the right outcome and avoid imprisonment. No two days will be the same, and you’ll find there’s always a new challenge. I am looking for an enthusiastic Junior to join my criminal law practice. My barrister sole practice engages with defendants facing a range of serious criminal charges. This role will give you a great opportunity to develop your criminal litigation skills through regular appearances in Courts around Auckland and interaction with prosecution agencies. You will also assist with client management and meetings, preparation of files, drafting submissions and legal research. This role will involve a high level of trust in you to get on with the tasks assigned to you. You must be ethical and responsible and have a strong desire to promote the interests...

Stewart Burr and Mayr Lawyers is a well established law firm located on the Northside of Brisbane with offices in Redcliffe, Strathpine and Caboolture. We are currently offering an opportunity for an individual who is passionate about Criminal Law, Domestic Violence and Child Protection matters. The Position We are currently offering PLT placement to 4th year law students or a law graduate. The successful candidate will be supervised and mentored by two of the partners who specialise in those areas. Responsibilities Your responsibilities will include a mixture of administrative and legal work, which will assist you in understanding the process from the time the file is open, until the matter is finalised. You will also receive training to enable you to use LEAP in the future. Other responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Drafting correspondence; Preparing brief to Counsel; Attending court;  Engaging with the stakeholders such as Courts,...

We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic Junior Lawyer to join our team. The position requires you to have a “can-do” attitude. You will be responsible for providing legal support to partners and lawyers predominately in the litigation/dispute resolution areas as well as managing your own files. You will be working on a variety of matters including Family Law, Criminal Law, commercial law, and Conveyancing. You will be required to attend Court for mentions, sentencing matters on your own, and instruct barristers in more complex matters. We require someone who is self-motivated, resourceful, and with good legal research skills.  The ability to engage collaboratively with others, having a confident positive approach to work, and strong written and communication skills

The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (HALC) is currently looking for Volunteer Intake Paralegals  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 - Answering phones and delivering messages; New client intakes; General administrative work; Researching legal and administrative laws and procedures; Ad hoc tasks such as drafting letters of advice and submissions or project work. Essential criteria: sensitivity to people affected by HIV and Hep C sensitivity towards clients from different cultural and...

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 work researching legal and...

About the business We are a thriving and dynamic firm practising primarily in family and criminal litigation. We are searching for a  lawyer to work closely with the Principal and the team. The firm has a solid stimulating, interesting and varied work inflow.  We are expanding rapidly and are searching for the right candidate to assist our team. In return, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and excel significantly in their legal career. We are open to fast-paced career progression. About the role  Key responsibilities include: Assist the Principal Lawyer and the team in a busy and thriving boutique practice; Working closely with the Principal on interesting, varied & complex Criminal, Family & Civil litigation law matters; Working autonomously and taking active carriage of files; Court attendance including hearings, mentions, procedural hearings, conciliation conferences, mediations, interim hearings, and instructing counsel in...

We are looking for a bright, enthusiastic Junior Lawyer (0-2) years or a Law Graduate to join our team. The position requires you to have a “can-do” attitude. You will be responsible for providing legal support to partners and lawyers predominately in the migration/commercial areas as well as managing your own files. We require someone who is self-motivated, resourceful and with good legal research skills. The ability to engage collaboratively with others, having a confident positive approach to work and strong written and communication skills. The successful applicant will have the following experience and qualifications: current practising certificate or the ability to hold a current practising certificate (restricted or unrestricted), experience in and knowledge of our main practice areas, though training will be provided for the successful applicant as required, approachable and friendly demeanor and the ability to fit within our team, self-motivated, able to...

We are a regional practice located in the country town of Mudgee NSW. We are looking for a full-time employee to join our busy team of 7 solicitors. You will have the opportunity of working in criminal law, civil litigation, property law, wills & estates, family law and general commercial matters. If you are not already a practising solicitor, you will need to have completed your legal qualifications with a view to being admitted to practice law in NSW. Our firm aims to foster solicitors through to partnership level. Only applications submitted with a cover letter will be considered.

About the business Efficient Law Group is a boutique legal practice located in East Perth and dealing in Family Law, Traffic and Criminal Law. You can find out more on our website: www.efficientlawgroup.com.au. We are lawyers committed to excellent customer service and experience. We offer a cohesive, friendly team environment and are looking for a candidate who will be an enthusiastic contributor.  We appreciate our team and acknowledge hard work and commitment.  About the role We are looking for a Family Lawyer to join our growing team. We are wanting someone who is confident, motivated, and well organized.  The candidate must have a minimum of 2 years post-admission experience in  Family Law, although Graduates are encouraged to apply, and be able to work well within a team environment.  Skills and Experience : Providing quality legal representation and obtaining the best possible outcomes for all our clients. Experience using ACTIONSTEP case...

About us JC Legal Practice is a young and dynamic general practice firm located in the Sydney CBD. Main practice areas for the firm include Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Business Law & Property Conveyancing.   All staff are provided with a wide range of learning experiences and opportunities to develop their legal and professional skills. We appreciate your contribution and dedication to the firm. We are open to sponsoring skilled visa after one year of employment and depending on performance.     Qualifications & experience At least 1 years’ PAE in general practice firm; Porperty law experience or Family Law experience is preferred; Brilliant attention to detail, nothing gets past you; You can effectively manage competing and changing priorities;  Can work under pressure and meet deadlines; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Experience in Court Attendance - Supreme Court, Federal...

About the business We are a boutique Legal firm based in Perth CBD, practicing primarily in family and criminal law.  We are presently searching for a graduate who is about to be admitted or junior lawyer to work closely with the principal and the team.  The firm has a solid interesting and varied work inflow. We are in search for the right candidate to assist our team and are looking for a graduate, junior solicitor with less than 2 years of experience. In return, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience and excel in their legal career practicing family and criminal law.  Some of the aspects of the role: Working closely with the principal lawyer and the team in a busy practice: Able to work independently with minimal supervision: Working autonomously and taking active carriage of files: Good knowledge working with software such as Leap, Outlook, Word and Excel: Possessing excellent communication and presentation...

This is a fantastic opportunity for senior students or graduate lawyers to gain experience working in our legal practice. Having some prior experience in one or two of the following law disciplines would be preferred but is not essential. Family Law Criminal Law Restraining Orders Traffic Law What is essential is that you have strong academic results in both criminal and family law.  Your primary daily tasks might include legal research, administration, discovery, drafting court documents and correspondence, file management, photocopying and scanning, plus outside clerk duties. Our practice uses LEAP Legal software so the successful candidate should possess some prior knowledge in legal practice software systems. Working on a part-time basis from our St Georges Terrace, Perth office, this role would suit a proactive individual looking to launch their career within a unique firm that offers a great team approach, with exceptional client care....

POSITION(S) AVAILBLE: EXPERIENCED COMMERCIAL LAWYER Our firm, KPL Lawyers is a growing and award winning office that offers specialist litigation, transactional and advisory legal services to a diverse range of clients. As part of our expansion, we are hiring across multiple departments including commercial litigation.  If you are looking for an office which provides genuine career progression and are seeking to work alongside respected and industry-leading colleagues, our office is looking for loyal and reliable candidates. The successful candidate will demonstrate sound experience and skills in all aspects of commercial law, and will satisfy the following: Experienced : seeking candidates with at least 3 years PQE; Available : full time, to work at our Fairfield (NSW) office; Immediate start is preferable, with salary commensurate with skill and experience; Experienced in litigation and advisory services; Demonstrated ability to take carriage of...

Lexsons Law Firm is a modern and progressive law firm based in the Sydney CBD practising primarily in employment law, commercial law, property, civil litigation, intellectual property, immigration and family law. We continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities. You will have the opportunity to work alongside with our experienced Principal Solicitor - Natalie Lim, together with our Special Counsel - James Cho, who is a former Deputy District Registrar of the Federal Court of Australia and Registrar of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia with extensive experience in resolving disputes (presiding in hearings or as registrar mediator) in a diverse range of practice areas, including industrial law, human rights and administrative law, corporations and insolvency law and intellectual property law. We are committed to inviting people from all walks of life to work with us and grow their careers in their own unique way. We are...

Suits recent Graduate with an interest in getting experience, with a possibility of future employment, in a small suburban practice. Must have good spoken and written skills. Will be required to assist senior lawyers. Ability to work with programs including PEXA & SILQ.

The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (HALC) is currently looking for 2 volunteer Law 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 work researching legal and...

Our Sydney CBD based firm has an opportunity for an individual to gain Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement in the areas of litigation and various areas of commercial, corporate, insolvency, building and construction, intellectual property and criminal law. The Position This position is available for a person who is either in their final year of university or are very close to graduating or have recently graduated and looking to partake in PLT training. You will gain first-hand experience in a professional environment, working alongside experienced solicitors. You will be involved in a range of activities ranging from legal drafting, legal research and. Prepare applications, affidavits, statements and other types of court documents; Conducting legal research; Case analysis; Liaising with counsel and attending court hearings; Handling legal documentation, file administration and tracking; Work with solicitors to liaise with clients and other professionals;...