Silberstein & Associates is an award winning boutique legal practice located at Circular Quay. In the 2018 Australian Law Awards, we are a finalist in two categories: Boutique Law Firm of the year and Managing Partner of the Year. In this position you will work closely with Rob Silberstein as your professional mentor.
We are searching for a recent graduate - 2yrs PQE who has a proven and demonstrated interest in intellectual property law, commercial law and litigation.
The successful applicant will be working on the cutting edge of patent litigation in Australia, as well as corporate and commercial litigation matters. Our clients include large multinational organisations, high profile individuals, domestic companies, inventors and entrepreneurs.
This position is hands on. You will be liaising with barristers, interacting with clients and providing high level legal support to the senior team. It is a fast paced environment. You must feel comfortable with perfection and working to tight deadlines.
Selection criteria:
You must have a dual qualification law degree and be able to practise law (or soon be able to) in NSW;
A second degree in either Science (Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Life-Sciences, medical science, pharmacology) or an Engineering background will be highly regarded when we shortlist candidates;
You must have chosen electives focussing on business/commercial law and intellectual property during your law degree.
Proven drafting skills;
Excellent work ethic;
Ability to work as a team; and
An attention to detail
All applicants must include the following:
1. Short cover note - no more than three paragraphs, outlining why you should be considered for this role;
2. Your most recent resume;
3. A full academic transcript;
4. If possible, a work product relating to IP, Litigation or commercial law.
Application is by email only.
Jul 16, 2018
Full-time
Silberstein & Associates is an award winning boutique legal practice located at Circular Quay. In the 2018 Australian Law Awards, we are a finalist in two categories: Boutique Law Firm of the year and Managing Partner of the Year. In this position you will work closely with Rob Silberstein as your professional mentor.
We are searching for a recent graduate - 2yrs PQE who has a proven and demonstrated interest in intellectual property law, commercial law and litigation.
The successful applicant will be working on the cutting edge of patent litigation in Australia, as well as corporate and commercial litigation matters. Our clients include large multinational organisations, high profile individuals, domestic companies, inventors and entrepreneurs.
This position is hands on. You will be liaising with barristers, interacting with clients and providing high level legal support to the senior team. It is a fast paced environment. You must feel comfortable with perfection and working to tight deadlines.
Selection criteria:
You must have a dual qualification law degree and be able to practise law (or soon be able to) in NSW;
A second degree in either Science (Pharmaceutical, Chemistry, Life-Sciences, medical science, pharmacology) or an Engineering background will be highly regarded when we shortlist candidates;
You must have chosen electives focussing on business/commercial law and intellectual property during your law degree.
Proven drafting skills;
Excellent work ethic;
Ability to work as a team; and
An attention to detail
All applicants must include the following:
1. Short cover note - no more than three paragraphs, outlining why you should be considered for this role;
2. Your most recent resume;
3. A full academic transcript;
4. If possible, a work product relating to IP, Litigation or commercial law.
Application is by email only.
Consumer Credit Legal Service (WA)
Perth WA, Australia
Law Graduate Paralegal or Junior Lawyer 1-2 Years PQE+
Part or Full-time contract to June 2019
Do you want to support the community by educating people about, and advocating for, their consumer and financial rights? Do you want to be part of an award winning team ? Do you want to undertake your PLT or Restricted Practice in an environment where you will be valued and be given the chance to learn and grow as a practitioner?
Then Consumer Credit Legal Service (WA) Inc. ( CCLSWA ) is the place for you!
We are looking for a law graduate paralegal wishing to undertake their PLT, or a restricted practitioner lawyer for a one year contract, on a part-time or full-time basis, to help us achieve our vision of a strong community, empowered by consumer and financial rights. Former volunteers are welcome to apply.
CCLSWA provides 4 key services to the community. As a paralegal or junior lawyer you will have the opportunity to actively take part in, and run our service delivery as follows:
Telephone Advice Line: CCLSWA runs a daily telephone advice line which is open from 9am to 4pm. The advice line is run by our law student and graduate volunteers. As a paralegal or junior lawyer you will be responsible for supervising the volunteers on the advice line, and for guiding and mentoring the volunteers.
Case file work: CCLSWA opens case files for clients where the matter is more complex than a one off telephone advice, and the client is unable to self-advocate. CCLSWA runs matters through the Financial Ombudsman Service and Credit and Investments Ombudsman. You will provide assistance to the more experienced lawyers on their case files and you will run your own case files whilst receiving excellent supervision.
Community Legal Education: CCLSWA presents to other advocates, community groups and young people, through face to face and online learning platforms. Check out our most recent webinar here: https://youtu.be/uKSCyaHBViQ
Law Reform: You can’t turn on the TV these days without seeing a news item about the banks or a consumer matter! We make submissions to current inquiries and reviews of the laws that affect our clients.
When applying, please address the Selection Criteria in no more than three (3) pages, and provide your current résumé and academic transcript.
You can download a copy of the Selection Criteria and Position Description from our website: http://cclswa.org.au/about-us/employment/ .
Please email completed applications to hr@cclswa.org.au
Due to limited resources, we will only respond to successful applications.
Applications close at 5PM on Monday 23 July 2018.
Jul 10, 2018
Contract
Law Graduate Paralegal or Junior Lawyer 1-2 Years PQE+
Part or Full-time contract to June 2019
Do you want to support the community by educating people about, and advocating for, their consumer and financial rights? Do you want to be part of an award winning team ? Do you want to undertake your PLT or Restricted Practice in an environment where you will be valued and be given the chance to learn and grow as a practitioner?
Then Consumer Credit Legal Service (WA) Inc. ( CCLSWA ) is the place for you!
We are looking for a law graduate paralegal wishing to undertake their PLT, or a restricted practitioner lawyer for a one year contract, on a part-time or full-time basis, to help us achieve our vision of a strong community, empowered by consumer and financial rights. Former volunteers are welcome to apply.
CCLSWA provides 4 key services to the community. As a paralegal or junior lawyer you will have the opportunity to actively take part in, and run our service delivery as follows:
Telephone Advice Line: CCLSWA runs a daily telephone advice line which is open from 9am to 4pm. The advice line is run by our law student and graduate volunteers. As a paralegal or junior lawyer you will be responsible for supervising the volunteers on the advice line, and for guiding and mentoring the volunteers.
Case file work: CCLSWA opens case files for clients where the matter is more complex than a one off telephone advice, and the client is unable to self-advocate. CCLSWA runs matters through the Financial Ombudsman Service and Credit and Investments Ombudsman. You will provide assistance to the more experienced lawyers on their case files and you will run your own case files whilst receiving excellent supervision.
Community Legal Education: CCLSWA presents to other advocates, community groups and young people, through face to face and online learning platforms. Check out our most recent webinar here: https://youtu.be/uKSCyaHBViQ
Law Reform: You can’t turn on the TV these days without seeing a news item about the banks or a consumer matter! We make submissions to current inquiries and reviews of the laws that affect our clients.
When applying, please address the Selection Criteria in no more than three (3) pages, and provide your current résumé and academic transcript.
You can download a copy of the Selection Criteria and Position Description from our website: http://cclswa.org.au/about-us/employment/ .
Please email completed applications to hr@cclswa.org.au
Due to limited resources, we will only respond to successful applications.
Applications close at 5PM on Monday 23 July 2018.
