The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (HALC) is currently looking for volunteer PLT Students/Law Students/Solicitors to join our team for an immediate start.
Volunteers may, from time to time be required to see clients face to face and/or attend Tribunals/Courts and as such these positions must be undertaken face to face at our Surry Hills office. Unfortunately, we have very limited capacity for volunteers to work remotely on non client related research tasks.
For your protection and the protection of staff, other volunteers and clients, at this stage, we are only opening applications to those who have received 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. This course of action aims to achieve consistency with the messaging from NSW Health as well as the recommendations from our funders.
Those with medical exemptions will be assessed on a case-by-case basis in order to mitigate the risk to themselves and others.
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 administrative laws and procedures;
Essential criteria:
sensitivity to people affected by HIV and Hep C
sensitivity towards clients from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTI community, sex workers, people who use drugs and persons with disabilities
Ability to work fairly independently and with quick instructions. Proactively working on files allocated to you. (All work is supervised and monitored by Solicitors)
ability to work under pressure
basic computer skills
ability to work in a small team/open office environment
We request applicants to commit to at least 3 days per week over a minimum 3 month period (preferably 4/5 days per week when completing PLT requirements ). Please do not apply if cannot commit to the minimum days/time period required.
Send in your brief resume and cover letter indicating the number of days and specific days you will be able to work for to halc@halc.org.au
Unfortunately, due to the limited resources of our Centre, only applicants that progress to the next stage will be contacted.
Jan 24, 2022
Part-time
The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (HALC) is currently looking for volunteer PLT Students/Law Students/Solicitors to join our team for an immediate start.
Volunteers may, from time to time be required to see clients face to face and/or attend Tribunals/Courts and as such these positions must be undertaken face to face at our Surry Hills office. Unfortunately, we have very limited capacity for volunteers to work remotely on non client related research tasks.
For your protection and the protection of staff, other volunteers and clients, at this stage, we are only opening applications to those who have received 2 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. This course of action aims to achieve consistency with the messaging from NSW Health as well as the recommendations from our funders.
Those with medical exemptions will be assessed on a case-by-case basis in order to mitigate the risk to themselves and others.
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 administrative laws and procedures;
Essential criteria:
sensitivity to people affected by HIV and Hep C
sensitivity towards clients from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTI community, sex workers, people who use drugs and persons with disabilities
Ability to work fairly independently and with quick instructions. Proactively working on files allocated to you. (All work is supervised and monitored by Solicitors)
ability to work under pressure
basic computer skills
ability to work in a small team/open office environment
We request applicants to commit to at least 3 days per week over a minimum 3 month period (preferably 4/5 days per week when completing PLT requirements ). Please do not apply if cannot commit to the minimum days/time period required.
Send in your brief resume and cover letter indicating the number of days and specific days you will be able to work for to halc@halc.org.au
Unfortunately, due to the limited resources of our Centre, only applicants that progress to the next stage will be contacted.
We are one of NSW and Sydney's leading Criminal Law firms, with offices in Sydney, Parramatta, Liverpool, Wollongong and Gosford.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual seeking practical legal training and experience in a reputable criminal law firm. The opportunity awaits a motivated and ambitious individual who is genuinely seeking a career in the criminal law profession.
Your role will include:
Regular attendance at court
Working with our Solicitors in our Liverpool Office
Working with some of Sydney's leading barristers in complex criminal law cases
Assisting our principal in the preparation of those matters
This current position is unpaid.
Opportunity to progress to junior solicitor role available for the right applicant.
Jan 24, 2022
Full-time
We are one of NSW and Sydney's leading Criminal Law firms, with offices in Sydney, Parramatta, Liverpool, Wollongong and Gosford.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual seeking practical legal training and experience in a reputable criminal law firm. The opportunity awaits a motivated and ambitious individual who is genuinely seeking a career in the criminal law profession.
Your role will include:
Regular attendance at court
Working with our Solicitors in our Liverpool Office
Working with some of Sydney's leading barristers in complex criminal law cases
Assisting our principal in the preparation of those matters
This current position is unpaid.
Opportunity to progress to junior solicitor role available for the right applicant.
Due to our continued growth, National Criminal Lawyers® has an exciting opportunity for a gradyate position of criminal defence lawyer join our close-knitted team of lawyers on a full-time role basis. The successful lawyer will be working from our newly opened state-of-the-art office in Bella Vista.
The firm is also willing to consider unpaid roles to assist with practical legal training requirements.
Our Firm
National Criminal Lawyers® (NCL) is an award-winning criminal and traffic law firm based in NSW with six offices located in the Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Bellavista, Blacktown, Bankstown and Wollongong.
The firm is owned and directed by prominent lawyer, Mr. Michael Moussa.
The firm specialises exclusively in criminal and traffic law and is made up of a number of lawyers and assisted by a proficient administrative team.
The firm has a variety of criminal matters ranging from very serious matters like murder to less serious matters including drug possession.
Our Lawyers
Our lawyers have a wealth of knowledge and experience in criminal law and have developed a reputation throughout Sydney for being some of the best advocates in our Courts.
Our lawyers are well known by Magistrates, Judges and other criminal lawyers.
The firm is led by Mr. Moussa, principal of our firm, who has achieved outstanding results and has acted for some of Australia's most high profile clients.
The Role
NCL is looking for a graduate criminal defence lawyer to join our newly opened Bell Vista office.
The following requirements are to be highly desirable (however not required as adequate training will be provided):
Appear as an advocate in a number of matters across the Courts in NSW;
Be able to quickly manage a caseload and provide adequate legal advice to a range of clients in the areas of criminal law as directed;
Regularly attend and appear in the Local Court, Children's Court, District Courts and as directed, appearing in the Higher Courts;
Liaise with other stakeholders including the prosecution (both DPP and police prosecutors), other legal representatives, corrections staff and court staff;
Work directly with counsel and senior counsel where required in the management of more complex cases dealt with at the higher Courts;
A minimum of 1 year PAE;
A comprehensive understanding of NSW criminal law and procedure;
The ability to work autonomously and part of a team;
A strong ability to follow firm procedures and protocols; and
Strong written and communication skills; and
Other duties as directed.
Benefits
At NCL, we provide the following incentives for the successful candidate:
An interesting variety of criminal matters (including serious crime);
Flexible and friendly working environment;
Development opportunities
Target bonuses and incentives;
A company car is provided.
Applications will close Friday, 06 February 2022. Please email your cover letter , resume and any other relevant material to Mr. Moussa at mm@nationalcriminallawyers.com.au
Jan 24, 2022
Full-time
Due to our continued growth, National Criminal Lawyers® has an exciting opportunity for a gradyate position of criminal defence lawyer join our close-knitted team of lawyers on a full-time role basis. The successful lawyer will be working from our newly opened state-of-the-art office in Bella Vista.
The firm is also willing to consider unpaid roles to assist with practical legal training requirements.
Our Firm
National Criminal Lawyers® (NCL) is an award-winning criminal and traffic law firm based in NSW with six offices located in the Sydney CBD, Parramatta, Bellavista, Blacktown, Bankstown and Wollongong.
The firm is owned and directed by prominent lawyer, Mr. Michael Moussa.
The firm specialises exclusively in criminal and traffic law and is made up of a number of lawyers and assisted by a proficient administrative team.
The firm has a variety of criminal matters ranging from very serious matters like murder to less serious matters including drug possession.
Our Lawyers
Our lawyers have a wealth of knowledge and experience in criminal law and have developed a reputation throughout Sydney for being some of the best advocates in our Courts.
Our lawyers are well known by Magistrates, Judges and other criminal lawyers.
The firm is led by Mr. Moussa, principal of our firm, who has achieved outstanding results and has acted for some of Australia's most high profile clients.
The Role
NCL is looking for a graduate criminal defence lawyer to join our newly opened Bell Vista office.
The following requirements are to be highly desirable (however not required as adequate training will be provided):
Appear as an advocate in a number of matters across the Courts in NSW;
Be able to quickly manage a caseload and provide adequate legal advice to a range of clients in the areas of criminal law as directed;
Regularly attend and appear in the Local Court, Children's Court, District Courts and as directed, appearing in the Higher Courts;
Liaise with other stakeholders including the prosecution (both DPP and police prosecutors), other legal representatives, corrections staff and court staff;
Work directly with counsel and senior counsel where required in the management of more complex cases dealt with at the higher Courts;
A minimum of 1 year PAE;
A comprehensive understanding of NSW criminal law and procedure;
The ability to work autonomously and part of a team;
A strong ability to follow firm procedures and protocols; and
Strong written and communication skills; and
Other duties as directed.
Benefits
At NCL, we provide the following incentives for the successful candidate:
An interesting variety of criminal matters (including serious crime);
Flexible and friendly working environment;
Development opportunities
Target bonuses and incentives;
A company car is provided.
Applications will close Friday, 06 February 2022. Please email your cover letter , resume and any other relevant material to Mr. Moussa at mm@nationalcriminallawyers.com.au
A W Simpson & Co is a well-established general legal practice in Armidale northern New South Wales.
We are seeking a Solicitor with some post-admission experience, a neat, efficient and professional approach to work, and a desire to take on demanding and stimulating professional matters serving the people of this city and region.
Applications detailing legal qualifications, current NSW Practising Certificate, experience, suitability, and résumé should be forwarded to:
The Office Manager, Email: reception@awsimpson.net.au
Jan 19, 2022
Full-time
A W Simpson & Co is a well-established general legal practice in Armidale northern New South Wales.
We are seeking a Solicitor with some post-admission experience, a neat, efficient and professional approach to work, and a desire to take on demanding and stimulating professional matters serving the people of this city and region.
Applications detailing legal qualifications, current NSW Practising Certificate, experience, suitability, and résumé should be forwarded to:
The Office Manager, Email: reception@awsimpson.net.au
Buckley Lawyers provides premium legal services, clear solutions and high-quality legal advice. Our experienced team has established a strong reputation for achieving positive results and exceeding client expectations across our key practice areas of family law, commercial law and criminal law.
We are seeking a graduate lawyer with some exposure to family law to join our vibrant, progressive and passionate team in 2022. You may have some experience as a paralegal during your practical legal training (PLT). You must enjoy working as part of a team.
Our unique approach sees us handling matters for clients from the beginning to the end. We take great satisfaction in guiding clients through often turbulent periods of their life so that they emerge from difficult times as strongly as possible.
You will be interested in the following family law areas:
Property settlements
Parenting arrangements and parenting plans
Divorce and separation
Binding financial agreements
Family law mediation
Also an interest in other general practice areas would be an advantage
Our vibrant and team environment provides the following benefits:
Genuine flexible work-life balance arrangements
You will receive close mentoring and guidance from our experienced team
Exciting career progression opportunities as we continue to grow
Genuine opportunities to develop your skills in other areas of law
If this exciting opportunity interests you, please contact our Principal Partner, Matthew Buckley on 0415 604 593 for a confidential discussion after 5pm. To apply for the role, please send your CV and coving letter to: matthew@buckleylawyers.com.au
Jan 17, 2022
Full-time
Buckley Lawyers provides premium legal services, clear solutions and high-quality legal advice. Our experienced team has established a strong reputation for achieving positive results and exceeding client expectations across our key practice areas of family law, commercial law and criminal law.
We are seeking a graduate lawyer with some exposure to family law to join our vibrant, progressive and passionate team in 2022. You may have some experience as a paralegal during your practical legal training (PLT). You must enjoy working as part of a team.
Our unique approach sees us handling matters for clients from the beginning to the end. We take great satisfaction in guiding clients through often turbulent periods of their life so that they emerge from difficult times as strongly as possible.
You will be interested in the following family law areas:
Property settlements
Parenting arrangements and parenting plans
Divorce and separation
Binding financial agreements
Family law mediation
Also an interest in other general practice areas would be an advantage
Our vibrant and team environment provides the following benefits:
Genuine flexible work-life balance arrangements
You will receive close mentoring and guidance from our experienced team
Exciting career progression opportunities as we continue to grow
Genuine opportunities to develop your skills in other areas of law
If this exciting opportunity interests you, please contact our Principal Partner, Matthew Buckley on 0415 604 593 for a confidential discussion after 5pm. To apply for the role, please send your CV and coving letter to: matthew@buckleylawyers.com.au
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;
Inspecting subpoena material at Court and summarising subpoena material
Organising client files;
Drafting of correspondence and preliminary pleadings;
Proofing Court Documents; and
Administration.
Eligibility:
To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following:
Recently completed or in final year of law degree;
Available for a minimum of 3 days a week;
A genuine interest in commercial, corporate, insolvency, building and construction, intellectual property and criminal law;
A proactive attitude and strong attention to detail;
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;
Be comfortable liaising and building relationships with clients; and
Good work ethics.
This is an opportunity for the right candidate to develop key legal and professional skills and build launch to a long-term career with Citilawyers.
To apply:
Please send your resume, academic transcript and cover letter to jobs@citilawyers.com.au
Jan 12, 2022
Full-time
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;
Inspecting subpoena material at Court and summarising subpoena material
Organising client files;
Drafting of correspondence and preliminary pleadings;
Proofing Court Documents; and
Administration.
Eligibility:
To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following:
Recently completed or in final year of law degree;
Available for a minimum of 3 days a week;
A genuine interest in commercial, corporate, insolvency, building and construction, intellectual property and criminal law;
A proactive attitude and strong attention to detail;
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;
Be comfortable liaising and building relationships with clients; and
Good work ethics.
This is an opportunity for the right candidate to develop key legal and professional skills and build launch to a long-term career with Citilawyers.
To apply:
Please send your resume, academic transcript and cover letter to jobs@citilawyers.com.au
We are looking for an applicant who will assist everyone in our office and provide backup administrative support to our Solicitors. They will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, motivation, positive mentality and personal resilience.
This position is a full time role but can be negotiated for the right person.
Our office provides efficient and professional legal services to our clients.
This role is very diverse and using your established skill set, you will support our team in areas of Conveyancing, Criminal Law and in Wills and Estates.
Key Responsibilities
Ability to interact with a diverse range of people;
Demonstrated administrative experience, (ideally within a legal environment);
Exceptional attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills;
Liaising with clients, real estate agents, brokers, bankers and other solicitors in person, by telephone and email;
Ability to manage competing priorities, prioritise and multitask;
File management and record keeping;
Writing detailed file notes and basic legal correspondence;
Answering incoming calls and greeting clients;
Scheduling and attending Verification of Identity meetings/general meetings.
Ability to work as a team.
An ability to manage changing priorities
Assisting in the general admin of the office.
Desirable, but not essential
JP(Qual) or CDec;
Previous legal experience with knowledge of legal software and PEXA.
Please email resumes to law@lwatling.com.au
Jan 12, 2022
Full-time
We are looking for an applicant who will assist everyone in our office and provide backup administrative support to our Solicitors. They will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, motivation, positive mentality and personal resilience.
This position is a full time role but can be negotiated for the right person.
Our office provides efficient and professional legal services to our clients.
This role is very diverse and using your established skill set, you will support our team in areas of Conveyancing, Criminal Law and in Wills and Estates.
Key Responsibilities
Ability to interact with a diverse range of people;
Demonstrated administrative experience, (ideally within a legal environment);
Exceptional attention to detail, verbal and written communication skills;
Liaising with clients, real estate agents, brokers, bankers and other solicitors in person, by telephone and email;
Ability to manage competing priorities, prioritise and multitask;
File management and record keeping;
Writing detailed file notes and basic legal correspondence;
Answering incoming calls and greeting clients;
Scheduling and attending Verification of Identity meetings/general meetings.
Ability to work as a team.
An ability to manage changing priorities
Assisting in the general admin of the office.
Desirable, but not essential
JP(Qual) or CDec;
Previous legal experience with knowledge of legal software and PEXA.
Please email resumes to law@lwatling.com.au
We are looking to employ a paralegal/ PLT student to join the team on a full-time basis. Experience in criminal law, family law, commercial law, conveyancing or leasing would be in added benefit but is not essential.
We invite you to apply if you are personable, able to work independently, have excellent communication skills, typing skills and are organised with high attention to detail. A generous salary package commensurate with experience awaits the most suitable candidate.
Please submit your resume, cover letter and academic transcript to Elias Khouzame at elias@senseslegal.com.au
Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 21 January 2022.
Jan 10, 2022
Full-time
We are looking to employ a paralegal/ PLT student to join the team on a full-time basis. Experience in criminal law, family law, commercial law, conveyancing or leasing would be in added benefit but is not essential.
We invite you to apply if you are personable, able to work independently, have excellent communication skills, typing skills and are organised with high attention to detail. A generous salary package commensurate with experience awaits the most suitable candidate.
Please submit your resume, cover letter and academic transcript to Elias Khouzame at elias@senseslegal.com.au
Applications close at 5pm on Friday, 21 January 2022.
King & York Lawyers is a boutique law firm specialising in criminal law, traffic law and family law. We are located in the Sydney CBD, and are looking for enthusiastic, driven and ambitious individuals who wish to progress their career.
Applicants must have a strong work ethic, exceptional attention to detail, as well as excellent communication skills. We are hoping to expand our firm, so the right applicant will have the opportunity to progress into a graduate solicitor role.
You will be required to conduct legal research, prepare Court documents, appear in Court for mentions, liaise with clients and provide administrative support.
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.
Jan 05, 2022
Full-time
King & York Lawyers is a boutique law firm specialising in criminal law, traffic law and family law. We are located in the Sydney CBD, and are looking for enthusiastic, driven and ambitious individuals who wish to progress their career.
Applicants must have a strong work ethic, exceptional attention to detail, as well as excellent communication skills. We are hoping to expand our firm, so the right applicant will have the opportunity to progress into a graduate solicitor role.
You will be required to conduct legal research, prepare Court documents, appear in Court for mentions, liaise with clients and provide administrative support.
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.
