Causidicus Legal is currently looking for PLT students or solicitors (volunteers) to assist our Principal and staff in a broad range of legal matters such as family law, conveyancing, property work, criminal, traffic, building and construction, including commercial and retail leasing.
The successful candidate will possess:
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Good attention to detail and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with pressure to deliver work to high standards and tight deadlines
Ability to serve legal clients with a high level of skill, initiative, discretion and judgment
Team player with energy, flexibility and integrity
Applicants must be available Monday to Friday during business hours and willing to make a minimum commitment of four months from the date of commencement. This is a volunteer position/PLT position.
In return, Causidicus Legal offers lawyers or PLT students a unique learning opportunity through “hands-on” experience in an award-winning law firm, combined with active mentoring from our highly respected staff team.
Jan 16, 2019
Part-time
Causidicus Legal is currently looking for PLT students or solicitors (volunteers) to assist our Principal and staff in a broad range of legal matters such as family law, conveyancing, property work, criminal, traffic, building and construction, including commercial and retail leasing.
The successful candidate will possess:
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Good attention to detail and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with pressure to deliver work to high standards and tight deadlines
Ability to serve legal clients with a high level of skill, initiative, discretion and judgment
Team player with energy, flexibility and integrity
Applicants must be available Monday to Friday during business hours and willing to make a minimum commitment of four months from the date of commencement. This is a volunteer position/PLT position.
In return, Causidicus Legal offers lawyers or PLT students a unique learning opportunity through “hands-on” experience in an award-winning law firm, combined with active mentoring from our highly respected staff team.
Davityan Lawyers is an expanding Sydney-based law firm with an opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic individual for Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement. We practice in the areas of commercial litigation, family law, migration law, wills and estates and dispute resolution. Our client base includes both commercial and individual clients.
The Position
We are currently offering two Practical Legal Training (PLT) placements to final year and recently graduated law students. You will be working as part of a team of solicitors and other support staff on commercial, family and migration matters. This placement satisfies the practical experience requirements for admission as a Solicitor in NSW.
Responsibilities include assisting our solicitors with:
Legal research;
Drafting emails, submissions and court documents;
Preparing costs agreements and disclosures,
Preparing and lodging visa applications, merits review applications, judicial review applications and other related applications
Eligibility:
Recently completed or in final year of law degree;
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues as well as individually;
Good work ethic with a pro-active and can-do attitude;
Strong attention to detail;
The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with strong problem-solving skills;
Display good organisation and time management skills; and
Have desire to expand and develop your knowledge in various fields of law.
To apply:
Please send your resume, academic transcript and cover letter to info@davityanlawyers.com .
Whilst the position is full-time, we will also consider candidates with part-time availability. Please provide details of your availability in your cover letter.
This vocational placement will remain open until the suitable candidates are found.
Jan 16, 2019
Part-time
Davityan Lawyers is an expanding Sydney-based law firm with an opportunity for a talented and enthusiastic individual for Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement. We practice in the areas of commercial litigation, family law, migration law, wills and estates and dispute resolution. Our client base includes both commercial and individual clients.
The Position
We are currently offering two Practical Legal Training (PLT) placements to final year and recently graduated law students. You will be working as part of a team of solicitors and other support staff on commercial, family and migration matters. This placement satisfies the practical experience requirements for admission as a Solicitor in NSW.
Responsibilities include assisting our solicitors with:
Legal research;
Drafting emails, submissions and court documents;
Preparing costs agreements and disclosures,
Preparing and lodging visa applications, merits review applications, judicial review applications and other related applications
Eligibility:
Recently completed or in final year of law degree;
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues as well as individually;
Good work ethic with a pro-active and can-do attitude;
Strong attention to detail;
The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with strong problem-solving skills;
Display good organisation and time management skills; and
Have desire to expand and develop your knowledge in various fields of law.
To apply:
Please send your resume, academic transcript and cover letter to info@davityanlawyers.com .
Whilst the position is full-time, we will also consider candidates with part-time availability. Please provide details of your availability in your cover letter.
This vocational placement will remain open until the suitable candidates are found.
First Year Lawyer
Working with us
At Easton Legal, you will work with us and not for us.
You will work closely with the Partners in undertaking the following duties:
Personal Injury
Commencing injury litigation including preparing writs, statements of claim, proper basis & overarching obligations certifications, affidavits, notices and various other court documents;
Requesting medical records and reports from health services practitioners and arranging medical examinations;
Liaising with clients, defendant lawyers, court staff and various other stakeholders;
Preparing briefs to counsel;
File management & costing.
Business & Property
Reviewing and/or preparing Sale of Land contracts and Section 32 Vendor Statements;
Liaising with financiers, clients, lawyers & conveyancers; and
Preparing duties forms and arranging settlements.
Family Law & Summary Crime
As the firm is engaged in other practice areas, there will be opportunities to assist with criminal defence and family law matters on an ad hoc basis.
Key Skills
You must be able to write clearly and concisely.
You must be able to review letters, emails, contracts, court documents etc. and understand their use or purpose, and identify errors contained therein.
You must be punctual and have excellent time management skills.
N.B. Mandarin Chinese language skills highly advantageous.
Please apply with a CV and Academic Transcript to Mr Gamini Jayasinghe at gj@eastonlegal.com.au
Jan 16, 2019
Full-time
First Year Lawyer
Working with us
At Easton Legal, you will work with us and not for us.
You will work closely with the Partners in undertaking the following duties:
Personal Injury
Commencing injury litigation including preparing writs, statements of claim, proper basis & overarching obligations certifications, affidavits, notices and various other court documents;
Requesting medical records and reports from health services practitioners and arranging medical examinations;
Liaising with clients, defendant lawyers, court staff and various other stakeholders;
Preparing briefs to counsel;
File management & costing.
Business & Property
Reviewing and/or preparing Sale of Land contracts and Section 32 Vendor Statements;
Liaising with financiers, clients, lawyers & conveyancers; and
Preparing duties forms and arranging settlements.
Family Law & Summary Crime
As the firm is engaged in other practice areas, there will be opportunities to assist with criminal defence and family law matters on an ad hoc basis.
Key Skills
You must be able to write clearly and concisely.
You must be able to review letters, emails, contracts, court documents etc. and understand their use or purpose, and identify errors contained therein.
You must be punctual and have excellent time management skills.
N.B. Mandarin Chinese language skills highly advantageous.
Please apply with a CV and Academic Transcript to Mr Gamini Jayasinghe at gj@eastonlegal.com.au
Rosendorff Lawyers – Junior Commercial/Litigation Lawyer
Our Firm
Rosendorff Lawyers is dynamic, friendly commercial law practice located on St. Kilda Road Melbourne.
The Role
We are looking for an intelligent, proactive and friendly solicitor who has been admitted or close to being admitted to join our firm. The successful candidate will be working across a range of interesting commercial and litigious matters, including commercial litigation, insolvency law, insurance law, construction disputes and real estate transactions.
The firm clients are from a broad cross section of the community. You will receive mentoring and the opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting, challenging matters.
The candidate
The successful candidate will need to be highly motivated, adaptable and organised.
You will have:
been admitted or close to being admitted;
excellent drafting skills;
A second language preferable but not essential;
the ability to work under pressure;
the willingness to learn from constructive feedback;
common sense;
ability to apply your knowledge to real life situations and think commercialy;
honesty in all your dealings;
strong academic results from a reputable law school; and
be an Australian permanent resident
The appeal of the position is the variety of work, the opportunity to ‘get your hands dirty’ at the coalface of commercial law, learn quickly under skilled and experienced supervision, and the culture of the firm.
To apply/More Information
Please forward your resume, an authenticated transcript of your results and a one-page cover letter to brett@rosendorff.com.au setting out how your skills would be suitable for this role.
Jan 14, 2019
Full-time
Rosendorff Lawyers – Junior Commercial/Litigation Lawyer
Our Firm
Rosendorff Lawyers is dynamic, friendly commercial law practice located on St. Kilda Road Melbourne.
The Role
We are looking for an intelligent, proactive and friendly solicitor who has been admitted or close to being admitted to join our firm. The successful candidate will be working across a range of interesting commercial and litigious matters, including commercial litigation, insolvency law, insurance law, construction disputes and real estate transactions.
The firm clients are from a broad cross section of the community. You will receive mentoring and the opportunity to work on a broad range of interesting, challenging matters.
The candidate
The successful candidate will need to be highly motivated, adaptable and organised.
You will have:
been admitted or close to being admitted;
excellent drafting skills;
A second language preferable but not essential;
the ability to work under pressure;
the willingness to learn from constructive feedback;
common sense;
ability to apply your knowledge to real life situations and think commercialy;
honesty in all your dealings;
strong academic results from a reputable law school; and
be an Australian permanent resident
The appeal of the position is the variety of work, the opportunity to ‘get your hands dirty’ at the coalface of commercial law, learn quickly under skilled and experienced supervision, and the culture of the firm.
To apply/More Information
Please forward your resume, an authenticated transcript of your results and a one-page cover letter to brett@rosendorff.com.au setting out how your skills would be suitable for this role.
We are a small firm with a Singapore and Australia (Perth) office.
We predominantly do civil and criminal litigation.
We are trusted advisers to high-profile individuals and companies.
Our firm handles matters involving: company law, commercial law, criminal law, trust law, family law, wills and probate, and many other areas.
For more information on our firm please www.bmslaw.com.au (our Australia website)
What is on offer:
One (1) unpaid work placement for an individual in their final year of their Law degree.
You will have a unique opportunity to learn and understand how our law firm manages two branches over two Commonwealth jurisdictions namely Singapore and Australia.
The right individual possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills, has a friendly personality but is not afraid to express their point of view and dresses appropriately. This individual must also be computer proficient, including MS Office, Adobe applications (designing brochures etc).
Internship overview
Conducting general and legal research for our firm's active matters in Singapore and Australia;
Assisting in the preparation of draft pleadings, correspondence and court forms;
Assisting by researching on the current laws in relation to particular topics given and providing short write-ups;
Assisting in the preparation of firm marketing materials and planning of firm events;
The right candidate will be available 1-3 days a week during university term, have a keen attitude to learning and might live around the UWA area as our office is located in Broadway Fair Shopping Centre.
This placement is open to persons who have not done any internships/ work placements.
Prerequisites:
Must be in second last or final year of Law degree.
Must have a keen attitude to learning, can-do attitude
Must have great legal research skills (essential - Westlaw, LexisNexis etc.)
Must be willing to learn (and not be afraid to ask questions)
Must be friendly, professional and courteous
Must be presentable
Must be willing to undertake and learn how to carry out general administrative activities essential to everyday running of a law firm e.g. filing, shredding of documents, scanning, faxing etc.
Please apply directly to Mr. Jay M Singh, associate, barrister and solicitor via email or call 0409998268 should you have any further questions.
IMPORTANT Please submit your CV in PDF format and a detailed cover letter in PDF format explaining why you should be considered for this role and include your rough availability.
As we are a smaller-sized firm, there is only 1 position available.
Jan 10, 2019
Part-time
We are a small firm with a Singapore and Australia (Perth) office.
We predominantly do civil and criminal litigation.
We are trusted advisers to high-profile individuals and companies.
Our firm handles matters involving: company law, commercial law, criminal law, trust law, family law, wills and probate, and many other areas.
For more information on our firm please www.bmslaw.com.au (our Australia website)
What is on offer:
One (1) unpaid work placement for an individual in their final year of their Law degree.
You will have a unique opportunity to learn and understand how our law firm manages two branches over two Commonwealth jurisdictions namely Singapore and Australia.
The right individual possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills, has a friendly personality but is not afraid to express their point of view and dresses appropriately. This individual must also be computer proficient, including MS Office, Adobe applications (designing brochures etc).
Internship overview
Conducting general and legal research for our firm's active matters in Singapore and Australia;
Assisting in the preparation of draft pleadings, correspondence and court forms;
Assisting by researching on the current laws in relation to particular topics given and providing short write-ups;
Assisting in the preparation of firm marketing materials and planning of firm events;
The right candidate will be available 1-3 days a week during university term, have a keen attitude to learning and might live around the UWA area as our office is located in Broadway Fair Shopping Centre.
This placement is open to persons who have not done any internships/ work placements.
Prerequisites:
Must be in second last or final year of Law degree.
Must have a keen attitude to learning, can-do attitude
Must have great legal research skills (essential - Westlaw, LexisNexis etc.)
Must be willing to learn (and not be afraid to ask questions)
Must be friendly, professional and courteous
Must be presentable
Must be willing to undertake and learn how to carry out general administrative activities essential to everyday running of a law firm e.g. filing, shredding of documents, scanning, faxing etc.
Please apply directly to Mr. Jay M Singh, associate, barrister and solicitor via email or call 0409998268 should you have any further questions.
IMPORTANT Please submit your CV in PDF format and a detailed cover letter in PDF format explaining why you should be considered for this role and include your rough availability.
As we are a smaller-sized firm, there is only 1 position available.
Prestige solicitors & Associates is currently looking for PLT students or solicitors (volunteers) to assist in a broad range of legal practice areas covered by our firm.
Who are we looking for?
You are available to start immediately
You are ready to apply your legal studies to real situations and real clients
You are able to commit to a minimum commitment of four months from the date of commencement
You are able to commit full time or to a minimum of 2 days per week, ideally 3 days per week (we are flexible as to which days) - our office will close over the Christmas/New Year period.
You are responsible, have a mature attitude and an eye for detail
You are a quick learner, able to think on your feet and able to communicate fluently in English (spoken and written)
Prior experience in a similar role and knowledge of LEAP software will be favourably considered, although not essential.
What will you be doing?
If successful, you will:
Learn about the functions of a law office by assisting with general office administration, clerical duties, data entry, and client management
Experience interacting with clients relating to a range of different legal practice areas
Have exposure to court proceedings when you attend court with our lawyers or handle document filing
Further your legal research and drafting skills by helping to draft legal documents, prepare legal advice, and write legal articles
Interact with the local community at various events and activities on behalf of the firm
(most importantly) Enjoy being part of a small friendly team in a supportive and fun working environment
Please be aware that your role may change over time depending on your abilities, your potential, and your intended plans.
Remuneration and Duration
This role is being advertised as an unpaid work experience placement, primarily directed towards law students in their final semester or PLT students.
This role continues for as long as you require a work experience placement or for as long as we are able to provide the work experience opportunity.
How to apply
Email your resume with a covering letter telling us a little bit about yourself.
khfeghali@prestigesolicitors.com.au
Jan 08, 2019
Full-time
Prestige solicitors & Associates is currently looking for PLT students or solicitors (volunteers) to assist in a broad range of legal practice areas covered by our firm.
Who are we looking for?
You are available to start immediately
You are ready to apply your legal studies to real situations and real clients
You are able to commit to a minimum commitment of four months from the date of commencement
You are able to commit full time or to a minimum of 2 days per week, ideally 3 days per week (we are flexible as to which days) - our office will close over the Christmas/New Year period.
You are responsible, have a mature attitude and an eye for detail
You are a quick learner, able to think on your feet and able to communicate fluently in English (spoken and written)
Prior experience in a similar role and knowledge of LEAP software will be favourably considered, although not essential.
What will you be doing?
If successful, you will:
Learn about the functions of a law office by assisting with general office administration, clerical duties, data entry, and client management
Experience interacting with clients relating to a range of different legal practice areas
Have exposure to court proceedings when you attend court with our lawyers or handle document filing
Further your legal research and drafting skills by helping to draft legal documents, prepare legal advice, and write legal articles
Interact with the local community at various events and activities on behalf of the firm
(most importantly) Enjoy being part of a small friendly team in a supportive and fun working environment
Please be aware that your role may change over time depending on your abilities, your potential, and your intended plans.
Remuneration and Duration
This role is being advertised as an unpaid work experience placement, primarily directed towards law students in their final semester or PLT students.
This role continues for as long as you require a work experience placement or for as long as we are able to provide the work experience opportunity.
How to apply
Email your resume with a covering letter telling us a little bit about yourself.
khfeghali@prestigesolicitors.com.au
We are looking for 1-5 PAE solicitors, migration agents, law graduates or students looking for PLT placements to work in a variety of matters.
No previous experience required for law graduates or students. An ability to speak a second (or third) language will be a bonus.
Jan 08, 2019
Full-time
We are looking for 1-5 PAE solicitors, migration agents, law graduates or students looking for PLT placements to work in a variety of matters.
No previous experience required for law graduates or students. An ability to speak a second (or third) language will be a bonus.
We are a small property and commercial law firm based in the Perth CBD. We are currently offering a PLT placement on a part-time basis (3 days per week) commencing in January 2019.
Your responsibilities will include assisting in drafting documents and correspondence, undertaking legal research, file management, assisting with Court attendances, filing and service of Court documents and office and administrative duties.
Please note the position is offered on an unpaid voluntary basis, with a view to paid work after a 3-month trial period.
How to Apply:
Please send an application comprising of:
A cover letter (setting out your availability until June 2019 and your average computer typing speed);
Your CV; and
Your most recent academic transcript
By email to Andrew Neagu at admin@aristei.com.au
Jan 07, 2019
Part-time
We are a small property and commercial law firm based in the Perth CBD. We are currently offering a PLT placement on a part-time basis (3 days per week) commencing in January 2019.
Your responsibilities will include assisting in drafting documents and correspondence, undertaking legal research, file management, assisting with Court attendances, filing and service of Court documents and office and administrative duties.
Please note the position is offered on an unpaid voluntary basis, with a view to paid work after a 3-month trial period.
How to Apply:
Please send an application comprising of:
A cover letter (setting out your availability until June 2019 and your average computer typing speed);
Your CV; and
Your most recent academic transcript
By email to Andrew Neagu at admin@aristei.com.au
Katz Silver Lawyers is a small general practice law office located in Caulfield Victoria. The office practices extensively in Property Law, Conveyancing, Commercial Law, Wills and Estates and Litigation.
We are seeking an enthusiastic lawyer to assist the principal and two part-time lawyers. We are a warm and friendly practice and we seeking someone who will fit in with our approach to our clients and work.
We are offering an appropriate salary depending on experience. The position can be full time or part time with flexible working hours and pro rata salary negotiated for a suitable candidate.
Please email your covering letter and brief CV and we will contact you.
Jan 04, 2019
Full-time
Katz Silver Lawyers is a small general practice law office located in Caulfield Victoria. The office practices extensively in Property Law, Conveyancing, Commercial Law, Wills and Estates and Litigation.
We are seeking an enthusiastic lawyer to assist the principal and two part-time lawyers. We are a warm and friendly practice and we seeking someone who will fit in with our approach to our clients and work.
We are offering an appropriate salary depending on experience. The position can be full time or part time with flexible working hours and pro rata salary negotiated for a suitable candidate.
Please email your covering letter and brief CV and we will contact you.
