22 Criminal & Civil Law jobs

Executive Legal are looking for bright, enthusiastic to-be lawyers who think outside of the box. At our firm you will experience a wide array of challenges that will span across our different practice areas:- Criminal law Family law Commercial law Property law We will not box you into mundane tasks, as a new law firm we encourage our staff to think from the ground up. We will teach you and help you grow your skills in three areas:- Administrative: General office skills, file maintenance, accounting, etc. Legal: Attending Court with our guidance, drafting affidavits, reviewing briefs, researching etc. Projects: Growing and maintaining our Facebook page, developing marketing strategies, creating administrative and management systems etc. Social media and marketing experience will also be highly regarded and we will help you to adopt these into the dynamic legal market. Requirements: Must have completed at least three years of a law degree Highly organised and capable of taking instructions from different partners Prioritisation and task management skills Advanced problem solving skills; incl research and dealing with complex problems on the fly Strong academic results Positive attitude There are no language requirements however we encourage diversity and speaking another language is highly regarded Languages spoken at the firm: Farsi, Bengali, Chinese, Vietnamese Please send a CV and cover letter via email to  william@executivelegal.com.au ; or contact us via on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/executivelegal/

Powerhouse Law Australia is currently offering a unique opportunity for law graduates, admitted lawyers or work experience students to complete a period of practical legal training at the firm. We practice predominantly in the areas of Criminal and Traffic Law, with a huge focus on advocacy and in court appearance. During your placement, you will be exposed to various elements of the law firm, including assisting our Senior Solicitors and Barristers on active files, including Jury trials, hearings, District Court appeals, bail applications and general administration of the office. You will gain hands on experience and be mentored by experienced Criminal Law practitioners and the Principal of the firm.  You must: Have a strong interest in Criminal Law Be competent and organised, Have a friendly personality; and Be able to commit to at least 4 days per week

Position: Law Graduate/Entry Level Solicitor We are looking for an entry-level solicitor with a sincere passion for Criminal Defence Practice and a "can-do" attitude to join our team at Matouk Joyner Lawyers. Your role will be to act as a key part of the team in managing case files in the order of 30 matters at one time for clients who are both on bail and in custody.   The position is a fast-paced, heavy work-load and high responsibility position in a very busy Criminal Law Practice. It is not for the fainthearted.  The practice currently has two principle solicitors and one associate solicitor. The current advertised position is to take over the current associate solicitor's full-time role in Jan/Feb 2018. We are seeking to train a junior solicitor from today and for the next six months. Training includes working closely with our current solicitor to learn the ropes, learn how to be a criminal lawyer and learn how to manage a high-workload criminal law practice.  The hours are flexible according to workload but at least 8:30am-5:30pm is expected.  Any successful applicants will need to be Sydney based.  Your duties will include but are not limited to: Maintaining a satisfactory file on each matter; Visiting clients in custody via AVL and in person (this may include travel to gaols in outer metropolitan Sydney such as Lithgow and Bathurst; Preparing briefs for counsel including indexes, cover pages and chronologies; Instructing counsel in Local Court hearings, bail applications and District/Supreme Court trials; Actively participating in preparing the presentation of a case and participating in conferences with the client; Provides good administration support such as opening files, organising witnesses and other material; Managing Legal Aid files in Grants Online; Providing sound legal advice to persons in relation to bail, committals, Local Court hearings and District Court trials; Taking written instructions from clients and ensuring that the case is continually progressing.  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; 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 Be comfortable liaising and building relationships with customer   Practice and Procedure As part of the solicitors role you will be preparing and appearing in court in relation to the following matters: Bail applications; Detention applications; Bail variations; Summary hearings; Committal hearings; Applications for witness to attend committal; Jury and judge alone trials; Appeals to the Court of Criminal Appeal and the High Court; Charge negotiations/no bill applications; Requests for particulars; Sentences. Areas of Law As part of the above roles you will have an opportunity to practice in the following areas of law: Commonwealth Criminal Code Crimes Act NSW Law of entry, search and seizure, Law regarding listening devices, telephone interception and electronic warrants Controlled Operations Law relating to arrest Evidence Law Law and practice in relation to bail Sentencing law and principles Mental health issues and the criminal law DNA Evidence Law relating to disclosure Proceeds of crime legislation Domestic Violence Act Personal and Domestic apprehended violence orders Criminal groups offences Criminal law in the Children's court. There will be a high level of guidance and supervision in relation to this role. Successful applicants will need to undergo a one week probationary period to test whether you think the work/role is for you.  Salary to be discussed upon interview.  If you are interested please send your CV and Cover Page to: carla@matoukjoynerlawyers.com.au This role is available at the moment and we are looking to fill it quickly. Applications close 28 July 2017.

Nyman Gibson Miralis is offering two voluntary PLT placements to someone with initiative and a strong and genuine interest in criminal law. Nyman Gibson Miralis is one of the largest and leading criminal defence law firms in NSW providing representation to people across the State in every type of criminal law matter. Nyman Gibson Miralis is offering two voluntary PLT placements to someone with initiative and a strong and genuine interest in criminal law.  The placements will be at our Sydney office. For those looking to enter the field of criminal law, the experience will be invaluable. You will be involved in assisting the supervising solicitor, analysing and organising the briefs of evidence, legal research, attending conferences, attending court and drafting comprehensive written legal documents and submissions. To be eligible for the position, you must be able to commit to at least 4, preferably 5 days per week and available to commence as soon as possible.  Please note that this position is unpaid and is only for those seeking a PLT Placement, applications for general work experience will not be considered. Applications close on 10 August 2017. If you are interested in applying for the voluntary PLT placement, or want further information, please contact Rajiv Baldeo on rb@ngm.com.au  on 9264 8884 between 10.00am and 4.30pm. Please visit our website at www.ngm.com.au  for further information regarding Nyman Gibson Miralis.  

Position Description AHL Legal is looking for entry-level Lawyers and PLT students with strong interests to work in our busy and expanding firm in Sydney CBD, Campsie or Burwood Office. We have been providing PLT opportunities to countless law graduates who intended to seek admission to practice in Australia in our multi-located offices. The role You will be part of a team that assists senior lawyers to provide a full range of services across a number of areas of the law, including: Litigation Commercial General Family Criminal Immigration Property In AHL Legal, the largest Chinese practice in Australia, successful candidates may have greater opportunities to assist Senior Solicitors in Supreme Court litigation cases and gain cross-border legal service experiences. 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; Assisting Solicitors to liaise with clients and other professionals; To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following: Business professional fluency in Chinese at minimum 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 customers   On Offer This is a opportunity for the right candidate to develop key legal and professional skills and build a springboard to a career in the legal profession. Allowances applied for your travel and lunch costs. Application Process:  Please forward your resume and Academic Record to  awang@ahllegal.com .

Position Description AHL Legal is looking for entry-level Lawyers and PLT students with strong interests to work in our busy and expanding firm in Sydney CBD, Campsie or Burwood Office. We have been providing PLT opportunities to countless law graduates who intended to seek admission to practice in Australia in our multi-located offices. The role You will be part of a team that assists senior lawyers to provide a full range of services across a number of areas of the law, including: Litigation Commercial General Family Criminal Immigration Property In AHL Legal, the largest Chinese practice in Australia, successful candidates may have greater opportunities to assist Senior Solicitors in Supreme Court litigation cases and gain cross-border legal service experiences. 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; Assisting Solicitors to liaise with clients and other professionals; To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following: Business professional fluency in Chinese at minimum 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 customers   On Offer This is a opportunity for the right candidate to develop key legal and professional skills and build a springboard to a career in the legal profession. Allowances applied for your travel and lunch costs. Application Process:  Please forward your resume and Academic Record to  awang@ahllegal.com  .

Position Description AHL Legal is looking for entry-level Lawyers and PLT students with strong interests to work in our busy and expanding firm in Sydney CBD, Campsie or Burwood Office. We have been providing PLT opportunities to countless law graduates who intended to seek admission to practice in Australia in our multi-located offices. The role You will be part of a team that assists senior lawyers to provide a full range of services across a number of areas of the law, including: Litigation Commercial General Family Criminal Immigration Property In AHL Legal, the largest Chinese practice in Australia, successful candidates may have greater opportunities to assist Senior Solicitors in Supreme Court litigation cases and gain cross-border legal service experiences. 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; Assisting Solicitors to liaise with clients and other professionals; To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following: Business professional fluency in Chinese at minimum 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 customers   On Offer This is a opportunity for the right candidate to develop key legal and professional skills and build a springboard to a career in the legal profession. Allowances applied for your travel and lunch costs. Application Process:  Please forward your resume and Academic Record to  awang@ahllegal.com .

Our firm AHL Legal is a busy and expanding practice seeking energetic lawyers to join our offices in Sunnybank, Brisbane. It is the largest Chinese law firm in Australia.  This is a great opportunity for those with a minimum 1 year PAE in the private sector and is a keen team player.   The role You will be assisting senior lawyers in providing a full range of services across a number of areas, including: -Property -Litigation -Commercial (general advisory) -Family Law -Crime   Successful candidates may have greater exposure to litigious matters in superior courts and gain cross-border legal service experiences.   Duties will include but not limited to: - Preparing originating processes, witness statements and other court documents; - Conducting legal research; - Handling legal documents, file administration and assisting in general carriage; - Drafting correspondence to clients and other parties; and - Client relationship management.     The candidate You will work autonomously with solid support and supervision from senior members of our team.    To be successful you will also need to demonstrate the following: - Be able to speak Chinese, is essential; - Second language prefer; - Minimum of 1-2 years post admission experience; -Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with sound attention to details; - Outstanding time management skills and ability to handle pressure; - Ability to work well within a team and autonomously; - Experience and ability to develop strong client relationships.   Remuneration You will be offered: A competitive remuneration structure; Further performance based incentive which remunerates you much better than your base salary; Opportunities for outstanding employees to work overseas in Shanghai or Beijing offices; Access to strong mentorship; Opportunities to contribute to a pro bono program to give back to our community; Opportunities to relocate to other interstate offices.   To apply/More Information         Please forward your resume and a one-page cover letter to HR@ahllegal.com . For more information about AHL Legal, visit: www.ahllegal.com  

Our firm AHL Legal is a busy and expanding practice seeking energetic lawyers to join our offices in Box Hill. It is the largest Chinese law firm in Australia.  This is a great opportunity for those with a minimum 1 year PAE in the private sector and is a keen team player.   The role You will be assisting senior lawyers in providing a full range of services across a number of areas, including: -Property -Litigation -Commercial (general advisory) -Family Law -Crime -Immigration   Successful candidates may have greater exposure to litigious matters in superior courts and gain cross-border legal service experiences.   Duties will include but not limited to: - Preparing originating processes, witness statements and other court documents; - Conducting legal research; - Handling legal documents, file administration and assisting in general carriage; - Drafting correspondence to clients and other parties; and - Client relationship management.     The candidate You will work autonomously with solid support and supervision from senior members of our team.    To be successful you will also need to demonstrate the following: - Be able to speak Chinese, is essential; - Second language prefer; - Minimum of 1-2 years post admission experience; -Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with sound attention to details; - Outstanding time management skills and ability to handle pressure; - Ability to work well within a team and autonomously; - Experience and ability to develop strong client relationships.   Remuneration You will be offered: A competitive remuneration structure; Further performance based incentive which remunerates you much better than your base salary; Opportunities for outstanding employees to work overseas in Shanghai or Beijing offices; Access to strong mentorship; Opportunities to contribute to a pro bono program to give back to our community; Opportunities to relocate to other interstate offices.   To apply/More Information         Please forward your resume and a one-page cover letter to HR@ahllegal.com . For more information about AHL Legal, visit: www.ahllegal.com  

We are a growing modern law practice in Burwood (NSW) and we are looking to employ a vibrant professional who is keen to learn all aspects of criminal and family law. The person we seek would work closely with the Principal Solicitor and other lawyers and we would require the candidate to provide legal support where necessary. The exciting position would include legal drafting, dealing with police, clients, Legal Aid Commission, Corrective Services and Justice Health. The person who we seek should have excellent communication and writing skills and be professional at all times. In return we offer a good base salary along with excellent training and bonuses. The right candidate will have the opportunity to become a solicitor with the practice on graduation. If you are interested in applying please submit a cover page and your resume to the Principal Solicitor and Director of the Company: Ms  Joy Quinones Please note that only written correspondence will be considered. The first round of interviews will be conducted in a group environment.  ORGANISATION NAME Universal Lawyers

Korean speaking PLT / law student volunteer wanted   Solomon Law Firm is a young legal practice at Martin Place, Sydney.   We have been practising immigration law as a core practise for many years and we are an expert leader in the field. We also practise in commercial litigation, employment law and criminal law.     We are currently looking for a Korean speaking full-time and part-time PLT or law student for immediate commencement. The position is strictly an unpaid voluntary placement.     You must possess the following characteristics: professional, honest, trustworthy, friendly, polite, respectful, ethical, responsible, reliable, efficient, detailed, hardworking, and committed for long term. You must possess strong teamwork and customer service skills. You should be interested in immigration law as well as other practise areas. You should also possess Korean language skills in order to deal with Korean speaking clients.     Your duties may include the following:   1.      Preparing, drafting and filing a variety of documents and forms including correspondences, applications, motions, statements, affidavits, submissions and contracts; 2.      Attending various meetings, courts, tribunals, and police stations; 3.      Managing the office, files, clients, phone calls, emails and posts; and 4.      Conducting legal research.   Office hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm for full-time and one to two days per week for part-time. We would like to meet you if you are a candidate that meets all of the above selection criteria.   Please email your cover letter and resume to: seankim@solomonlawfirm.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), as well as quasi-criminal and regulatory matters and civil matters against the police. We now have one (1) position available for an eligible student 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 other parties, such as the police, prosecutors, witnesses, barristers and other solicitors; Legal research; Drafting legal documents, such as briefs to counsel, subpoenas, written submissions, affidavits and witness statements; Court appearances in procedural or administrative proceedings, such as mentions, and instructing barristers in complex matters; and Other administrative and clerical duties.  To be successful, you will need to meet the following criteria: A genuine interest in (and the guts for) criminal law; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Excellent research and problem-solving skills; and Available to start immediately and work on a full-time basis.  Prior experience in criminal law or law generally is not necessary. Ability to speak and write in Vietnamese will be advantageous, but not necessary either. Please note this role is an unpaid 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 your PLT placement. To apply, please forward your CV and a brief cover letter to mail@greenfieldlawyers.com .

JC Legal Practice is a young and dynamic general practice firm located in the Sydbey CBD. Main practice areas for the firm include Property Law, Family Law, Business Law and Civil and Commercial Litigation. All staff are provided with a wide range of learning experiences and opportunities to develop their legal and professional skills. We are looking for a suitable candidate who possesess the following: - Ability to work under pressure; - Good time management;  - Excellent communication skills;  - Attention to detail; - Free to work two days a week;  - Ideally second or third year law  school student. Please send your resume, academic transcript and cover letter to our office manager Peggie Teo at  peggie@jclegal.com.au , noting your availability. Short-listed and successful applicants will be contacted for interviews, please do not call regarding your application. Cat-owners preferred. Availability is flexible and we understand and can cater to individual timetable requirements.    

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), as well as quasi-criminal and regulatory matters and civil matters against the police. We now have one (1) position available for an eligible student 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 other parties, such as the police, prosecutors, witnesses, barristers and other solicitors; Legal research; Drafting legal documents, such as briefs to counsel, subpoenas, written submissions, affidavits and witness statements; Court appearances in procedural or administrative proceedings, such as mentions, and instructing barristers in complex matters; and Other administrative and clerical duties.  To be successful, you will need to meet the following criteria: A genuine interest in (and the guts for) criminal law; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Excellent research and problem-solving skills; and Available to start immediately and work on a full-time basis.  Prior experience in criminal law or law generally is not necessary. Ability to speak and write in Vietnamese will be advantageous, but not necessary either. Please note this role is an unpaid 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 your PLT placement. To apply, please forward your CV and a brief cover letter to mail@greenfieldlawyers.com .

Our Lilydale based firm has a need for a junior lawyer who is looking for a varied and fulfilling role in a supportive, positive workplace. The successful applicant would join our busy personal injuries team handling Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) applications.  We assist clients who have been victims of everything from more minor assaults through to the families of homicide victims. It is therefore critical that the successful applicant have an outgoing, caring, and compassionate personality. The lawyer filling this role will be meeting with numerous clients a week and progressing a large volume of claims at any one time. Excellent time management skills are therefore a must. This role will be based at our Lilydale office, however there will be an expectation that the successful applicant be willing to work at least one day a week from our Berwick office in Melbourne's South Eastern suburbs. Applications will be accepted from recently admitted or soon to be admitted lawyers. A drivers license and car are needed as off site client visits and court appearances at various metropolitan and regional locations will be required. Apply today by uploading a cover letter and resume to Barb at office@johnstonereimer.com.au