HIV/AIDS Legal Centre is a not-for-profit Community Legal Centre.
We are seeking volunteer law students/PLT students/solicitors who can commit to volunteering at least three days a week for three months to join our PLT/Paralegal Program.
HALC provides legal advice and representation to people with HIV related legal matters. We provide legal services to people who are HIV positive and those at risk of HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis.
Volunteers and placement students are given a wide range of legal work experience in a supportive professional environment. You will have the opportunity to work independently on matters under supervision, drafts submissions and correspondence, attend Courts and Tribunals, and have close client contact for a uniquely wide range of matters at a Community Legal Centre.
Applicants must be able to assist a variety of people facing stigma or who are from vulnerable backgrounds in an inclusive, supportive way.
The areas of law we practice in include:
discrimination
minor criminal
immigration - including asylum seeker matters
wills and end of life planning
superannuation insurance claims (TDP)
employment
tenancy
health related complaints
Mar 13, 2019
Part-time
HIV/AIDS Legal Centre is a not-for-profit Community Legal Centre.
We are seeking volunteer law students/PLT students/solicitors who can commit to volunteering at least three days a week for three months to join our PLT/Paralegal Program.
HALC provides legal advice and representation to people with HIV related legal matters. We provide legal services to people who are HIV positive and those at risk of HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis.
Volunteers and placement students are given a wide range of legal work experience in a supportive professional environment. You will have the opportunity to work independently on matters under supervision, drafts submissions and correspondence, attend Courts and Tribunals, and have close client contact for a uniquely wide range of matters at a Community Legal Centre.
Applicants must be able to assist a variety of people facing stigma or who are from vulnerable backgrounds in an inclusive, supportive way.
The areas of law we practice in include:
discrimination
minor criminal
immigration - including asylum seeker matters
wills and end of life planning
superannuation insurance claims (TDP)
employment
tenancy
health related complaints
Job Description:
Telephone Advice Line Paralegal
General Outline of Position
Reporting to the Operations Manager and Principal Solicitor, the volunteer Telephone Advice Line (TAL) paralegal works to support MHLC’s aims by facilitating client intake procedures and supporting the legal team.
Having regard to the vision, mission and values of the Centre, the TAL paralegal will:
Answer incoming calls on the Telephone Advice Line in a professional manner;
Field enquiries, taking down basic information and assessing whether or not various legal matters are within MHLC’s scope;
Find appropriate referrals for legal matters outside of MHLC’s scope;
Facilitate the intake process for potential clients, conducting interviews over the phone to obtain required details concerning the client and his/her legal matter;
Draft legal advice, initial letters and court documents;
Perform administrative and data entry duties;
Conduct legal research at the direction of lawyers;
Contribute to a supportive working environment; and,
Ensure the Centre, its mission, programmes and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to the community legal sector, the wider legal profession and the community at large.
Pre-requisite Skills, Knowledge and Attributes
Essential
Professional telephone manner;
Excellent communication skills;
Ability to engage with a challenging client group;
Emotional resilience;
Initiative and ability to solve problems;
Demonstrated team work skills;
Computer literacy; and
Attention to detail.
Desirable
Candidates with prior experience in one of the following areas are highly sought-after:
Client-facing work with the general public;
Administrative work driven by a client management system or database; and/or,
Support programs for people suffering mental illness.
Commitment
Volunteers must be available:
At least one day per week, Monday to Friday;
Between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM; and,
For a minimum of six months.
Applications Open: 20 March 2019 Application Close: 8 April 2019 Interviews: 11 April 2019 Induction: 15 April (14:00-16:30) & 16 April (9:30-16:30)
Please submit the following documents to: sarah.jones@mhlcwa.org.au
- A current resume, outlining full employment history - Complete Academic Transcripts / Statements of Results - A cover letter addressing the pre-requisite skills, knowledge and attributes outlined in the above job description.
Mar 21, 2019
Part-time
Job Description:
Telephone Advice Line Paralegal
General Outline of Position
Reporting to the Operations Manager and Principal Solicitor, the volunteer Telephone Advice Line (TAL) paralegal works to support MHLC’s aims by facilitating client intake procedures and supporting the legal team.
Having regard to the vision, mission and values of the Centre, the TAL paralegal will:
Answer incoming calls on the Telephone Advice Line in a professional manner;
Field enquiries, taking down basic information and assessing whether or not various legal matters are within MHLC’s scope;
Find appropriate referrals for legal matters outside of MHLC’s scope;
Facilitate the intake process for potential clients, conducting interviews over the phone to obtain required details concerning the client and his/her legal matter;
Draft legal advice, initial letters and court documents;
Perform administrative and data entry duties;
Conduct legal research at the direction of lawyers;
Contribute to a supportive working environment; and,
Ensure the Centre, its mission, programmes and services are consistently presented in a strong, positive image to the community legal sector, the wider legal profession and the community at large.
Pre-requisite Skills, Knowledge and Attributes
Essential
Professional telephone manner;
Excellent communication skills;
Ability to engage with a challenging client group;
Emotional resilience;
Initiative and ability to solve problems;
Demonstrated team work skills;
Computer literacy; and
Attention to detail.
Desirable
Candidates with prior experience in one of the following areas are highly sought-after:
Client-facing work with the general public;
Administrative work driven by a client management system or database; and/or,
Support programs for people suffering mental illness.
Commitment
Volunteers must be available:
At least one day per week, Monday to Friday;
Between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM; and,
For a minimum of six months.
Applications Open: 20 March 2019 Application Close: 8 April 2019 Interviews: 11 April 2019 Induction: 15 April (14:00-16:30) & 16 April (9:30-16:30)
Please submit the following documents to: sarah.jones@mhlcwa.org.au
- A current resume, outlining full employment history - Complete Academic Transcripts / Statements of Results - A cover letter addressing the pre-requisite skills, knowledge and attributes outlined in the above job description.
Our Sydney CBD based firm has an opportunity for an individual to gain Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement specialising in the areas of commercial litigation and various areas of commercial and corporate law.
The Position
This position is available for those who are either in their final year of university or have recently graduated.
You will gain first-hand experience in a professional environment, working alongside experienced solicitors.
You will be involved in a range of activities – from opening and closing files, legal research, drafting of emails and preparation of court documents.
Eligibility:
Recently completed or in final year of law degree;
Available for a minimum of 3 days a week;
A genuine interest in commercial; and
A proactive attitude and strong attention to detail.
To apply:
Please send your resume, academic transcript and cover letter to jobs@citilawyers.com.au
Mar 13, 2019
Full-time
Our Sydney CBD based firm has an opportunity for an individual to gain Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement specialising in the areas of commercial litigation and various areas of commercial and corporate law.
The Position
This position is available for those who are either in their final year of university or have recently graduated.
You will gain first-hand experience in a professional environment, working alongside experienced solicitors.
You will be involved in a range of activities – from opening and closing files, legal research, drafting of emails and preparation of court documents.
Eligibility:
Recently completed or in final year of law degree;
Available for a minimum of 3 days a week;
A genuine interest in commercial; and
A proactive attitude and strong attention to detail.
To apply:
Please send your resume, academic transcript and cover letter to jobs@citilawyers.com.au
Petherick Cottrell is a modern and expanding law firm in Mandurah. We are heavily litigation based and seek the assistance of two Law Clerks within the Litigation Team. The positions are volunteer and are primarily research based. There will also be an opportunity to meet with clients and draft some Court documents.
The successful candidates will be working within a team of experienced lawyers, and will gain valuable knowledge. There is also the opportunity for an advancement as a Restricted Practitioner for a suitably motivated and skilled law clerk.
The hours of engagement are negotiable. Please send your Application and CV, including a copy of your academic transcripts to Trent Petherick, trent@petherickcottrell.com.au
Mar 13, 2019
Part-time
Petherick Cottrell is a modern and expanding law firm in Mandurah. We are heavily litigation based and seek the assistance of two Law Clerks within the Litigation Team. The positions are volunteer and are primarily research based. There will also be an opportunity to meet with clients and draft some Court documents.
The successful candidates will be working within a team of experienced lawyers, and will gain valuable knowledge. There is also the opportunity for an advancement as a Restricted Practitioner for a suitably motivated and skilled law clerk.
The hours of engagement are negotiable. Please send your Application and CV, including a copy of your academic transcripts to Trent Petherick, trent@petherickcottrell.com.au
CD Lawyers have a law clerking opportunity. We are based in Clarkson and practice primarily in family law, estates matters (contested and non-contested), criminal law and general litigation.
We are looking for someone to do a 10 or 15 day clerkship that can be done in a block or over as many weeks as required. Upon satisfactory completion of the 10 or 15 day program you will receive a letter of reference and the partners may act as referees.
We have had several students do similar clerkship's and they have either been assisted by our references in obtaining other clerkship's or now work with our firm.
The tasks involved are:
Drafting legal documents;
Preparing correspondence to other solicitors/clients/Courts;
Research tasks;
Participating in client meetings; and
General administration tasks.
This period may be counted towards your require PLT days.
Mar 12, 2019
Part-time
CD Lawyers have a law clerking opportunity. We are based in Clarkson and practice primarily in family law, estates matters (contested and non-contested), criminal law and general litigation.
We are looking for someone to do a 10 or 15 day clerkship that can be done in a block or over as many weeks as required. Upon satisfactory completion of the 10 or 15 day program you will receive a letter of reference and the partners may act as referees.
We have had several students do similar clerkship's and they have either been assisted by our references in obtaining other clerkship's or now work with our firm.
The tasks involved are:
Drafting legal documents;
Preparing correspondence to other solicitors/clients/Courts;
Research tasks;
Participating in client meetings; and
General administration tasks.
This period may be counted towards your require PLT days.
We are a modern and forward thinking Law practice and we are looking to appoint the next bright young Solicitor to join our Legal Defence Team. The Solicitor should possess at least 6 months Post Qualification Experience, hold a current practising certificate, and have knowledge in criminal law matters including; Trials, Defended hearings, Sentencing and Bail/release applications. The Solicitor would be required to attend court on a regular basis throughout the Sydney Metropolitan area(s) and would also be required to assist the Principal Solicitor in a current MURDER trial. The role requires a person who is dynamic, enthusiastic and above all interested in a long term career in Criminal Law. Expressions of interest should be addressed to the Principal Ms Joy Quinones for consideration. Starting Base is $65,000 - $75,000 plus bonuses for the correct candidate. Part-time employment and flexibility of working from home will also be considered. Please note only written applications will be accepted.
Mar 07, 2019
Full-time
We are a modern and forward thinking Law practice and we are looking to appoint the next bright young Solicitor to join our Legal Defence Team. The Solicitor should possess at least 6 months Post Qualification Experience, hold a current practising certificate, and have knowledge in criminal law matters including; Trials, Defended hearings, Sentencing and Bail/release applications. The Solicitor would be required to attend court on a regular basis throughout the Sydney Metropolitan area(s) and would also be required to assist the Principal Solicitor in a current MURDER trial. The role requires a person who is dynamic, enthusiastic and above all interested in a long term career in Criminal Law. Expressions of interest should be addressed to the Principal Ms Joy Quinones for consideration. Starting Base is $65,000 - $75,000 plus bonuses for the correct candidate. Part-time employment and flexibility of working from home will also be considered. Please note only written applications will be accepted.
King & York Lawyers is a boutique law firm specialising in criminal law, family law and traffic law. We are located in the Sydney CBD and are looking for enthusiastic and driven individuals to grow our practice.
Applicants must have a strong work ethic, exceptional attention to detail, as well as excellent communication skills. The right applicant will be capable of working in a dynamic and high pressure environment.
You will be required to conduct legal research, appear in Court for mentions, liaise with clients and provide administrative support including maintenance of clients' physical and LEAP files.
Please send your resume and cover letter to info@kingandyorklawyers.com.au .
If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us on the office line provided.
Please note that this is a voluntary position.
Feb 21, 2019
Full-time
King & York Lawyers is a boutique law firm specialising in criminal law, family law and traffic law. We are located in the Sydney CBD and are looking for enthusiastic and driven individuals to grow our practice.
Applicants must have a strong work ethic, exceptional attention to detail, as well as excellent communication skills. The right applicant will be capable of working in a dynamic and high pressure environment.
You will be required to conduct legal research, appear in Court for mentions, liaise with clients and provide administrative support including maintenance of clients' physical and LEAP files.
Please send your resume and cover letter to info@kingandyorklawyers.com.au .
If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us on the office line provided.
Please note that this is a voluntary position.
