6 Criminal & Civil Law jobs

We are a boutique Campbelltown based Law firm looking for a Law Clerk to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have atleast 2 years experience in property conveyancing matters including PEXA settlements. The job responsibilities include taking care of assisting the Associate Solicitor in conveyancing, filing, preparing documents and assisting the Principal in administrative tasks involving litigation and general office administration.  Please send your resume to director@myrudra.net  or call 02 8712 0916 to discuss.  

Are you looking for the best training in the field of Criminal Law?  Do you want to learn how to be a great Criminal Lawyer? A pply Now! We are offering positions for enthusiastic and committed students from The College of Law or University who need to undertake their PLT component of their course. You will be assisting our Principal Solicitor, Associates and Barristers on active files, with hands on and practical involvement, such as: Appearing with Barristers in District and Supreme Court Jury trials and assistance in cross-examination of witnesses Appearing with Barristers and Senior Solicitors in Local Court hearings and assisting with witnesses Appear in matters yourself at Court with the help of our Senior Solicitors Attending courts with our Solicitors and Barristers to learn the skills of advocacy  Preparing and helping with bail applications and general administration of the office   Every person that has participated in our PLT program has gone into full-time employment at firms such as Turks Legal, Legal Aid NSW, Cth DPP, NSW DPP and the like. This is a voluntary position however employment at the practice may be available for the right candidate at the end of the placement. Criteria: Have a strong understanding and interest in Criminal Law, Be competent, efficient and organised, Have a friendly personality, Be able to commit to  at least   4 days per week, Be able to commit to at least 75 days in a placement , and Requires placement as part of University or College of Law  To apply: Email your cover letter and resume ASAP. First in, best dressed. Phone calls will not be taken in regards to this post. Visit the website for more information about our practice.  https://powerhouselaw.sydney/about-us/

Civil Solicitor – O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors About our firm:    O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors is a Sydney-based law firm with a strong focus on individual freedoms and liberties. The firm practices in criminal, civil and defamation law. Our civil practice is primarily focused on intentional tort litigation including assault and battery, false imprisonment, historical abuse matters and fair trading licensing issues. As a firm, we are dedicated to providing quality legal advice and representation enforcing our clients’ rights and dignity as well a focus on the promotion on of social change. About the role    As Civil Solicitor with O’Brien Criminal and Civil Solicitors you will be working in a small but tight knit team. You will assist Senior Solicitors on matters, as well as have carriage of a number of your own matters. You will be responsible for: Client management Drafting court documents Drafting correspondence Attending Court Liaising with Counsel File management Ensuring deadlines are met Working closely with senior solicitors, associate solicitors and paralegals Maintaining an accurate and up to date record of costs and fees.   About you    It is crucial that you have a passion for civil law and its application in day to day life. Please consider the following criteria carefully, and demonstrate how you address all of these qualities in your cover letter: 1-2 or more years of practice in civil law (desired, but not essential); Experience working with groups who experience disadvantage; The ability and inclination to take initiative; Be resilient (as you will be dealing with sensitive and confronting material); Have superior written and verbal communication skills; Be able to work independently and in a team; Have an eye for details and strategic thinking; Willingness to learn; Ability to dissect complex legal issues and apply them to real life scenarios; and Be respectful, non-judgmental and exhibit a trauma informed approach to client management.   How to apply    We are looking to fill this position in February, so please apply by sending your resume and a cover letter as soon as possible.

Herald Legal is an expanding law firm looking to recruit a talented and capable solicitor to join its team. Herald Legal offers a tremendous amount of invaluable experience and exposure to a wide range of legal matters within a variety of practice areas including: Litigation; Commercial and Corporate Law; Family Law; Criminal Law; Migration Law; Property Law About the role A successful candidate must be able to: Work autonomously on cases including obtaining instructions from clients, researching, and carrying out the work required. Communicate effectively with clients to gather information required in drafting and reviewing legal documents. Work collaboratively with colleagues. We are seeking a solicitor who possesses the following: Holds an NSW practicing certificate. Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). Able to work autonomously and in a team. High level of integrity and professional accountability. Great work ethic, high level of adaptability, and excellent people skills. Motivated and enthusiastic. Desire to expand and develop knowledge in various fields of law Outstanding time management skills and ability to handle the pressure. General knowledge across various practice areas. Applications must include a cover letter and CV. Please send your applications to  hr@heraldlegal.com.au

Michael Vassili Barristers & Solicitors is an expanding litigation and transactional law practice based in Western and North Western Sydney. With over two decades of solid success in litigation in various jurisdictions throughout NSW and Australia two new positions are available in our expanding litigation teams. The Firm conducts litigation in a wide variety of jurisdictions including: Crime Family Law Family Provisions Corporations Building and Construction Land and Environment Equity Various Appellant Jurisdictions Commercial   We are seeking applications for a solicitor with  4 + years post admission experience  to join our team of enthusiastic and successful young lawyers. You will be expected to provide peer review of matters and have conduct of your own matters to a very high standard expected by the Firm. Appearances in various courts including the Local, District and Supreme Court will be required. It would be an advantage if you have run defended hearings in any one of these jurisdictions. Salary is negotiable with experience including potential for equity in the practice on successful performance. Working in a team of dynamic solicitors you will require the following Skills, Qualifications & Experience: We are seeking a motivated, professional self-starter who can manage criminal law and civil law and general practice files from initial interview until completion. Working as a Solicitor within this diverse area of law your role will cover a range of matters from commercial and equity applications through to family provisions claims and litigation in all areas across Australia) Working knowledge of the UCPR / Criminal Procedure Act / Federal Court Rules and Court process (an expectation that you know how to converse with Rules and apply them) Strong analytical and research skills Advocacy skills with capacity to conduct appearances and hearings in all courts A career-focused individual who employs accuracy and commitment Outstanding client management and communication skills Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines Strong negotiation experience and strategic skills  Professional presentation, focus, and attitude The ability to work as an independent practitioner handling own files within a supportive team environment This is an outstanding opportunity to establish and expand your Court experience in Civil and Criminal Law but is suited to someone who seeks excellence in preparation for trial and is willing to put the work and self-development into being an outstanding Trial Advocate.  You will have the support of the Principal of the practice in a friendly practice environment which cares about people. The main litigation office of the Firm is based at Blacktown, however, the position will involve appearances in jurisdictions both throughout NSW and from time to time interstate. Please reply in the first instance with a covering letter and resume addressed to our Principal as follows: Michael Vassili – Principal Solicitor