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HIV/AIDS Legal Centre is a State and Federally funded not-for-profit Community Legal Centre.
We are seeking fulltime and parttime volunteers.
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.
The areas of law we practice in include:
wills and end of life planning
discrimination
minor criminal
immigration
superannuation insurance claims (TDP)
employment
tenancy
health related complaints
HALC has four employed lawyers. Volunteer and placement students are given a wide range of legal work experience in a supportive professional environment.
Mar 29, 2018
Full-time
HIV/AIDS Legal Centre is a State and Federally funded not-for-profit Community Legal Centre.
We are seeking fulltime and parttime volunteers.
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.
The areas of law we practice in include:
wills and end of life planning
discrimination
minor criminal
immigration
superannuation insurance claims (TDP)
employment
tenancy
health related complaints
HALC has four employed lawyers. Volunteer and placement students are given a wide range of legal work experience in a supportive professional environment.
Salvos Legal Humanitarian
Solicitor (Volunteer) – Humanitarian Law
Salvos Legal Humanitarian is an award-winning, social enterprise law firm owned by the Salvation Army. We provide free legal services to people who need them most, and have acted for free in over 22,000 matters. Uniquely, we are fully funded by our commercial arm, Salvos Legal, which acts for NSW and Federal Government agencies, ASX 200 companies, SMEs, Not-For-Profits and individuals.
Our firm was recognised as the 2014 Law Firm of the Year in the Australian Law Awards and was awarded Australian Law Firm of the Year (up to 100 lawyers) and Corporate Citizen Firm of the Year at the 2016 Australasian Law Awards . We were also recently named one of the 2016 Innovative Firms by Australasian Lawyer .
The role…
A volunteer placement with Salvos Legal Humanitarian offers you a unique opportunity to:
Gain “hands on” experience in criminal, family and refugee and migration law and day-to-day case management in a best practice environment;
Develop your foundational legal skills through active mentoring from our respected staff team;
Gain 4 months experience towards your unrestricted practicing certificate in a social justice context;
Participate in our internal CLE program, earning a minimum of 5 CLE points during your 4 month internship;
Benefit from our staff well-being program, which supports both professional and personal development;
Join an innovative, energetic and friendly team in a boutique firm
You…
To secure this exciting opportunity you will need to be a junior solicitor with a genuine interest in humanitarian law, and a commitment to volunteering full-time for four months. You will have strong communication and time-management skills, proven interpersonal skills including the ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds, and a desire to learn from more experienced practitioners while making an integral contribution to your team.
If you are an energetic and flexible young lawyer with a heart for social justice, then you may well be the right person to join this team.
To apply, please forward your CV together with a one-page cover letter to:
Rebecca Cannell
Volunteer & Education Coordinator
volunteercoordinator@salvoslegal.com.au
Apr 23, 2018
Part-time
Salvos Legal Humanitarian
Solicitor (Volunteer) – Humanitarian Law
Salvos Legal Humanitarian is an award-winning, social enterprise law firm owned by the Salvation Army. We provide free legal services to people who need them most, and have acted for free in over 22,000 matters. Uniquely, we are fully funded by our commercial arm, Salvos Legal, which acts for NSW and Federal Government agencies, ASX 200 companies, SMEs, Not-For-Profits and individuals.
Our firm was recognised as the 2014 Law Firm of the Year in the Australian Law Awards and was awarded Australian Law Firm of the Year (up to 100 lawyers) and Corporate Citizen Firm of the Year at the 2016 Australasian Law Awards . We were also recently named one of the 2016 Innovative Firms by Australasian Lawyer .
The role…
A volunteer placement with Salvos Legal Humanitarian offers you a unique opportunity to:
Gain “hands on” experience in criminal, family and refugee and migration law and day-to-day case management in a best practice environment;
Develop your foundational legal skills through active mentoring from our respected staff team;
Gain 4 months experience towards your unrestricted practicing certificate in a social justice context;
Participate in our internal CLE program, earning a minimum of 5 CLE points during your 4 month internship;
Benefit from our staff well-being program, which supports both professional and personal development;
Join an innovative, energetic and friendly team in a boutique firm
You…
To secure this exciting opportunity you will need to be a junior solicitor with a genuine interest in humanitarian law, and a commitment to volunteering full-time for four months. You will have strong communication and time-management skills, proven interpersonal skills including the ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds, and a desire to learn from more experienced practitioners while making an integral contribution to your team.
If you are an energetic and flexible young lawyer with a heart for social justice, then you may well be the right person to join this team.
To apply, please forward your CV together with a one-page cover letter to:
Rebecca Cannell
Volunteer & Education Coordinator
volunteercoordinator@salvoslegal.com.au
A growing legal practice in the Sydney CBD is looking for a legal office assistant.
You will be involved in the preparation of documents for matters involving family law, and wills and estates. The role also involves secretarial and general office duties.
You will be reliable, well-presented and have a ‘can do’ attitude.
In return, you will gain the opportunity to work for a reputable firm in a supportive and friendly office environment.
To be considered for the role, please forward your CV to tom@osullivanlegal.com.au
Apr 20, 2018
Part-time
A growing legal practice in the Sydney CBD is looking for a legal office assistant.
You will be involved in the preparation of documents for matters involving family law, and wills and estates. The role also involves secretarial and general office duties.
You will be reliable, well-presented and have a ‘can do’ attitude.
In return, you will gain the opportunity to work for a reputable firm in a supportive and friendly office environment.
To be considered for the role, please forward your CV to tom@osullivanlegal.com.au
We are a fast growing busy law firm located at CBD Sydney. We are now looking for a candidate with 1 year + PQE experience to fill in a full time solicitor position.
With a friendly and helpful team environment, we seek for keen candidates who wish to utilize their existing skills and experiences to kick start or expand further their legal career.
If you are interested in challenging tasks, working in fast pace while learning new skills, then this is the position for you! Position Summary:
Review and drafting legal documents
Spot relevant issues before exchange of contract;
Liaising and negotiate with third parties
Liaising with clients;
Work together with our Settlement Team;
Contact relevant stakeholders for arrangement of settlement;
Prepare documents for settlement;
Conduct relevant researches;
Identify (potential) issues and resolve or rectify them accordingly;
Strictly follow instructions from supervisor;
May go out to attend Settlement;
Will also be involved in other various practices, including commercial litigation family law, criminal law and wills and probates; and
May be assigned with other tasks from time to time, including but not limiting to simple accounting tasks.
Key Account abilities: Candidates must be responsible, fast learning, honest, hard working and good at team work.
Good interpersonal skills, including providing clear and constructive advice to clients from adverse background;
Strong verbal and written communication skills;
Comprehensive legal knowledge, in particular knowledge in property law;
Sound legal research and analytically skills;
Self-starter and able to handle the tasks handed down responsibly;
File management skills and meeting the deadlines;
Attention to details;
Solid problem solving skills;
Able to work in a team environment as well as individually;
Positive attitude towards the work and self-reflective;
Able to complete the tasks with minimum supervision;
Mandarin/Cantonese speakers are preferred;
Salary package are negotiable depending on the candidates attributes and experiences. Please note that there are potential positions offered for new graduates intending to do their placements as well. All candidates must have appropriate visa permitting them to work in Australia. To apply, please forward your cover letter and CV to graceg@prudentialegal.com , mel2@prudentialegal.com and mel9@prudentialegal.com
Apr 18, 2018
Full-time
We are a fast growing busy law firm located at CBD Sydney. We are now looking for a candidate with 1 year + PQE experience to fill in a full time solicitor position.
With a friendly and helpful team environment, we seek for keen candidates who wish to utilize their existing skills and experiences to kick start or expand further their legal career.
If you are interested in challenging tasks, working in fast pace while learning new skills, then this is the position for you! Position Summary:
Review and drafting legal documents
Spot relevant issues before exchange of contract;
Liaising and negotiate with third parties
Liaising with clients;
Work together with our Settlement Team;
Contact relevant stakeholders for arrangement of settlement;
Prepare documents for settlement;
Conduct relevant researches;
Identify (potential) issues and resolve or rectify them accordingly;
Strictly follow instructions from supervisor;
May go out to attend Settlement;
Will also be involved in other various practices, including commercial litigation family law, criminal law and wills and probates; and
May be assigned with other tasks from time to time, including but not limiting to simple accounting tasks.
Key Account abilities: Candidates must be responsible, fast learning, honest, hard working and good at team work.
Good interpersonal skills, including providing clear and constructive advice to clients from adverse background;
Strong verbal and written communication skills;
Comprehensive legal knowledge, in particular knowledge in property law;
Sound legal research and analytically skills;
Self-starter and able to handle the tasks handed down responsibly;
File management skills and meeting the deadlines;
Attention to details;
Solid problem solving skills;
Able to work in a team environment as well as individually;
Positive attitude towards the work and self-reflective;
Able to complete the tasks with minimum supervision;
Mandarin/Cantonese speakers are preferred;
Salary package are negotiable depending on the candidates attributes and experiences. Please note that there are potential positions offered for new graduates intending to do their placements as well. All candidates must have appropriate visa permitting them to work in Australia. To apply, please forward your cover letter and CV to graceg@prudentialegal.com , mel2@prudentialegal.com and mel9@prudentialegal.com
Oxford Lawyers
Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
Oxford Lawyers at Parramatta is looking for a hard working and enthusiastic Law student or Graduate who seeks to obtain unpaid practical experience in the area of Criminal Law.
The position is suitable for students who are completing their PLT components or Law Students.
We require the following:
Successful Candidate needs to be available at 2 to 4 days a week.
Needs to have a passion for Criminal Law.
Able to prioritise a high volume of work.
Very Punctual and reliable.
Immediate start: If you are interested and suitable for the positions.
Please email your resume or CV to: info@oxfordlawyers.com.au
To find more about our firm visit www.oxfordlawyers.com.au
or our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Oxford-Lawyers-381155698585369/
Apr 18, 2018
Full-time
Oxford Lawyers at Parramatta is looking for a hard working and enthusiastic Law student or Graduate who seeks to obtain unpaid practical experience in the area of Criminal Law.
The position is suitable for students who are completing their PLT components or Law Students.
We require the following:
Successful Candidate needs to be available at 2 to 4 days a week.
Needs to have a passion for Criminal Law.
Able to prioritise a high volume of work.
Very Punctual and reliable.
Immediate start: If you are interested and suitable for the positions.
Please email your resume or CV to: info@oxfordlawyers.com.au
To find more about our firm visit www.oxfordlawyers.com.au
or our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Oxford-Lawyers-381155698585369/
King & York Lawyers specialises in criminal law, family law and traffic law. We are a boutique firm located in the Sydney CBD and are in the process of trying to grow the practice.
Applicant's must have a strong work ethic, exceptional attention to detail as well as excellent computer and 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, liase 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
Apr 17, 2018
Full-time
King & York Lawyers specialises in criminal law, family law and traffic law. We are a boutique firm located in the Sydney CBD and are in the process of trying to grow the practice.
Applicant's must have a strong work ethic, exceptional attention to detail as well as excellent computer and 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, liase 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
Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia
Parramatta NSW, Australia
CDLA is one of Sydney’s leading and fastest growing criminal law firms based in Parramatta.
There has been significant growth over the last year, causing a unique position to arise for a passionate lawyer to specialise in criminal law.
We are seeking candidates with:
Minimum 1 year PAE
Experience in court appearances, including hearings and sentences in criminal matters (essential)
Client consultations
Ability to comply with company policies and practices
Highly organised, with excellent communication & time management skills
Capable of working in a dynamic & high pressure environment
A valid driver licence
The successful candidate will be required to:
Take carriage of a wide range of criminal and traffic law matters
Comply with established office procedures & policies
Work autonomously with little supervision
Be competent in daily court appearances for hearings, bail applications, sentences and mentions in various courts around NSW, & interstate
Focus on providing a high quality service to clients, with an emphasis on communication
The selected candidate will be given the following opportunities:
Direct access to the Principal who has been specialising in criminal law his entire career.
Unique and genuine advancement opportunities to quickly advance a career in one of Sydney’s fastest growing criminal law firms.
Invaluable experience in a wide range of criminal & traffic law matters without the requirement of meeting budgets.
Remuneration will be based on experience and skills.
This is a full time casual position with the prospect of becoming permanent.
Please email your resume and Cover Letter directly to js@criminaldefencelawyers.com.au
All expressions of interest will be kept strictly confidential.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Apr 17, 2018
Full-time
CDLA is one of Sydney’s leading and fastest growing criminal law firms based in Parramatta.
There has been significant growth over the last year, causing a unique position to arise for a passionate lawyer to specialise in criminal law.
We are seeking candidates with:
Minimum 1 year PAE
Experience in court appearances, including hearings and sentences in criminal matters (essential)
Client consultations
Ability to comply with company policies and practices
Highly organised, with excellent communication & time management skills
Capable of working in a dynamic & high pressure environment
A valid driver licence
The successful candidate will be required to:
Take carriage of a wide range of criminal and traffic law matters
Comply with established office procedures & policies
Work autonomously with little supervision
Be competent in daily court appearances for hearings, bail applications, sentences and mentions in various courts around NSW, & interstate
Focus on providing a high quality service to clients, with an emphasis on communication
The selected candidate will be given the following opportunities:
Direct access to the Principal who has been specialising in criminal law his entire career.
Unique and genuine advancement opportunities to quickly advance a career in one of Sydney’s fastest growing criminal law firms.
Invaluable experience in a wide range of criminal & traffic law matters without the requirement of meeting budgets.
Remuneration will be based on experience and skills.
This is a full time casual position with the prospect of becoming permanent.
Please email your resume and Cover Letter directly to js@criminaldefencelawyers.com.au
All expressions of interest will be kept strictly confidential.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
We are seeking a lawyer or law grad to transition into a new career path in recruitment.
Competitive salary and benefits
No sales activity targets
Warm client list
Founded by two of Australia’s best-known legal recruitment specialists, Montgomery Advisory is one of Australia's leading legal recruitment companies. We partner with our national and global clients to source the best legal talent and support them through all facets of the recruitment process. At the heart of our business is our young and dynamic team of driven consultants who work cohesively to create an open and collegial company culture. Position Description Working closely with our experienced recruitment team you will be involved in:
Candidate sourcing/headhunting
Candidate interviews
Relationship management
Drafting job descriptions, candidate profiles and job advertisements
Completing reference checks
Conducting market research.
On offer is the opportunity to use your legal studies to step straight into the corporate world or cultivate your career within a progressive organisation that believes that unrealistic sales targets are a thing of the past and promoting flexibility is a thing of the future.
You will be provided with significant training tailored to your specific needs along with other benefits such as:
A week's extra annual leave (25 days in total)
Flexible working arrangements
Relaxed office environment - suits only required for meetings!
Health & wellbeing activities, including meditation and personal training
Annual ski trip
Regular social activities
Good banter.
Requirements The successful candidate may be a lawyer or legal grad looking to transition into recruitment, or a recruiter looking for a change. The candidate will be open to mentorship and training aimed at developing their recruitment skills and legal industry knowledge, approaching all tasks with a high level of internal drive. In addition, it is important that you have:
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
A confident, personable attitude
A strong work ethic
And most importantly, a good sense of humour.
Contact For further information, please contact Andrew Rees on +61 2 8058 6001 / +61 404 835 853 or arees@montgomeryadvisory.com.au . Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.
Apr 16, 2018
Full-time
We are seeking a lawyer or law grad to transition into a new career path in recruitment.
Competitive salary and benefits
No sales activity targets
Warm client list
Founded by two of Australia’s best-known legal recruitment specialists, Montgomery Advisory is one of Australia's leading legal recruitment companies. We partner with our national and global clients to source the best legal talent and support them through all facets of the recruitment process. At the heart of our business is our young and dynamic team of driven consultants who work cohesively to create an open and collegial company culture. Position Description Working closely with our experienced recruitment team you will be involved in:
Candidate sourcing/headhunting
Candidate interviews
Relationship management
Drafting job descriptions, candidate profiles and job advertisements
Completing reference checks
Conducting market research.
On offer is the opportunity to use your legal studies to step straight into the corporate world or cultivate your career within a progressive organisation that believes that unrealistic sales targets are a thing of the past and promoting flexibility is a thing of the future.
You will be provided with significant training tailored to your specific needs along with other benefits such as:
A week's extra annual leave (25 days in total)
Flexible working arrangements
Relaxed office environment - suits only required for meetings!
Health & wellbeing activities, including meditation and personal training
Annual ski trip
Regular social activities
Good banter.
Requirements The successful candidate may be a lawyer or legal grad looking to transition into recruitment, or a recruiter looking for a change. The candidate will be open to mentorship and training aimed at developing their recruitment skills and legal industry knowledge, approaching all tasks with a high level of internal drive. In addition, it is important that you have:
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
A confident, personable attitude
A strong work ethic
And most importantly, a good sense of humour.
Contact For further information, please contact Andrew Rees on +61 2 8058 6001 / +61 404 835 853 or arees@montgomeryadvisory.com.au . Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted.
We are looking for a person who is currently undergoing PLT to join our team and complete their PLT under the guidance of very experienced Criminal Defence Lawyers with a view to a full-time position once the PLT component is completed.
Duties will include, but not limited to:
Prepare applications, affidavits, statements and other types of Court documentation;
Conducting legal research;
Handling legal documentation, file administration and tracking; and
Assisting Solicitors to liaise with clients and other professionals.
To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with sound attention to detail;
Outstanding time management skills;
Ability to work well within a team and autonomously; and
Be comfortable liaising and building relationships with customers.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Preparing documentation in accordance with policy, procedure and practice notes in a prompt and efficient way. Documentation may include, affidavits, applications for bail under the Bail Act NSW 2013, statements, correspondence to the Registrar of the court, correctional centres, clients and other third parties;
Dealing with interested parties including, police, prosecuting authorities, defence solicitors, counsel and other support agencies, court administrators and other professionals.;
Preparing briefs for counsel;
Liaising with third party professionals such as psychologists and psychiatrists to prepare reports on sentence or reports in relation to s32 applications or fitness hearings;
Preparing indexes for large briefs of evidence;
Assisting solicitors to attend conferences with clients both in custody and on bail; and
Administrative tasks such as mail-outs, archiving and brief deliveries.
Apr 09, 2018
Full-time
We are looking for a person who is currently undergoing PLT to join our team and complete their PLT under the guidance of very experienced Criminal Defence Lawyers with a view to a full-time position once the PLT component is completed.
Duties will include, but not limited to:
Prepare applications, affidavits, statements and other types of Court documentation;
Conducting legal research;
Handling legal documentation, file administration and tracking; and
Assisting Solicitors to liaise with clients and other professionals.
To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with sound attention to detail;
Outstanding time management skills;
Ability to work well within a team and autonomously; and
Be comfortable liaising and building relationships with customers.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Preparing documentation in accordance with policy, procedure and practice notes in a prompt and efficient way. Documentation may include, affidavits, applications for bail under the Bail Act NSW 2013, statements, correspondence to the Registrar of the court, correctional centres, clients and other third parties;
Dealing with interested parties including, police, prosecuting authorities, defence solicitors, counsel and other support agencies, court administrators and other professionals.;
Preparing briefs for counsel;
Liaising with third party professionals such as psychologists and psychiatrists to prepare reports on sentence or reports in relation to s32 applications or fitness hearings;
Preparing indexes for large briefs of evidence;
Assisting solicitors to attend conferences with clients both in custody and on bail; and
Administrative tasks such as mail-outs, archiving and brief deliveries.
Michael Vassili Barristers and Solicitors
Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia
We are located within Western and North Western Sydney conducting litigation in the following areas:
Family Law
Crime
Civil law
Planning and Development
Family Provisions
Construction
Equity
Corporations
Appeals
In addition, we provide advice and transactional work in:
Migration
Conveyancing
Leasing
Drafting
Franchising
We are seeking enthusiastic Practical Legal Placements who wish to obtain a broad experience in litigation in a very demanding but friendly team environment.
Please contact our Practice Manager by email enclosing a short letter as to your interest in the position together with your resume.
admin@cityprosecutor.com.au
www.cityprosecutor.com.au
Apr 03, 2018
Part-time
We are located within Western and North Western Sydney conducting litigation in the following areas:
Family Law
Crime
Civil law
Planning and Development
Family Provisions
Construction
Equity
Corporations
Appeals
In addition, we provide advice and transactional work in:
Migration
Conveyancing
Leasing
Drafting
Franchising
We are seeking enthusiastic Practical Legal Placements who wish to obtain a broad experience in litigation in a very demanding but friendly team environment.
Please contact our Practice Manager by email enclosing a short letter as to your interest in the position together with your resume.
admin@cityprosecutor.com.au
www.cityprosecutor.com.au
GREENFIELD LAWYERS is a boutique law firm specialising in criminal defence advice & litigation, based in Bankstown and regarded as the leading criminal defence lawyers in Sydney's southwest. We advise and appear in all criminal and traffic matters (from drink driving to homicide) and, to a limited extent, other related areas of law such as civil litigation against the police and regulatory matters.
We now have one (1) position available for an eligible student in their final year of law to undertake the Practical Legal Training component of their pre-admission requirements with us.
In this role, you will be exposed to all facets of a criminal defence practice, including:
Taking instructions from clients and interviewing witnesses - in office or at a correctional centre;
Liaising with external parties, such as the court, police, prosecutors, witnesses, barristers and other solicitors;
Legal research and analysis;
Drafting legal documents, such as briefs to counsel, subpoenas, written submissions, affidavits and witness statements;
Attending court with solicitors to assist or with barristers to instruct or assist them;
Appearing in in procedural or administrative proceedings (mentions); and
Other administrative and clerical duties.
To be successful, you will need to meet the following criteria:
A genuine interest in criminal and evidence law and court advocacy;
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Possess excellent research and problem-solving skills; and
Be available to start immediately and work on a full-time basis (Mon-Fri each week).
Prior experience in criminal law or law generally will assist, but is not necessary.
Please note this role is an unpaid fulltime volunteer position. However, all our solicitors are employed directly from the PLT pool, and as such there may well be a prospect of employment as a junior solicitor following the completion of your PLT placement.
To apply, please forward your CV and a brief cover letter to mail@greenfieldlawyers.com .
Mar 28, 2018
Full-time
GREENFIELD LAWYERS is a boutique law firm specialising in criminal defence advice & litigation, based in Bankstown and regarded as the leading criminal defence lawyers in Sydney's southwest. We advise and appear in all criminal and traffic matters (from drink driving to homicide) and, to a limited extent, other related areas of law such as civil litigation against the police and regulatory matters.
We now have one (1) position available for an eligible student in their final year of law to undertake the Practical Legal Training component of their pre-admission requirements with us.
In this role, you will be exposed to all facets of a criminal defence practice, including:
Taking instructions from clients and interviewing witnesses - in office or at a correctional centre;
Liaising with external parties, such as the court, police, prosecutors, witnesses, barristers and other solicitors;
Legal research and analysis;
Drafting legal documents, such as briefs to counsel, subpoenas, written submissions, affidavits and witness statements;
Attending court with solicitors to assist or with barristers to instruct or assist them;
Appearing in in procedural or administrative proceedings (mentions); and
Other administrative and clerical duties.
To be successful, you will need to meet the following criteria:
A genuine interest in criminal and evidence law and court advocacy;
Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills;
Possess excellent research and problem-solving skills; and
Be available to start immediately and work on a full-time basis (Mon-Fri each week).
Prior experience in criminal law or law generally will assist, but is not necessary.
Please note this role is an unpaid fulltime volunteer position. However, all our solicitors are employed directly from the PLT pool, and as such there may well be a prospect of employment as a junior solicitor following the completion of your PLT placement.
To apply, please forward your CV and a brief cover letter to mail@greenfieldlawyers.com .
