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We are looking for an individual with personal drive to assist in all aspects of a growing commercial and property practice.  You will be working predominantly with the director and be under her guidance in the commercial arm of our growing firm.    You must have: strong legal drafting skills, with the ability to think through all aspects of a commercial matter to prevent problems occurring in the future; excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to explain complex matters in simple and easy to understand language; great interpersonal skills, excellent computer skills (including knowledge of Word), and the personal interest to grow your career with the growth of our firm.  Together with your resume please provide specific examples of one or more of the following: how you think outside the box in the particular context of a commercial transaction; where you have used client / customer relationship skills to build and grow a relationship; and where you have adapted your skills to a job or area outside your normal expertise; together with an explanation of your career goals and the type of law you would like to practice.  This position is based in our Erina office on the Central Coast of NSW.  The position may be full time or part time balancing the needs of the business and the applicant.  We are looking for a long term member of our team. Law Team has a strong connection to helping our team be the best version of themselves. We understand that each individual who works with us needs to value the work that they do, and we provide a supportive environment to allow our team to develop personally and professionally.  Our team works collaboratively for best outcomes for our clients.  The concept ‘prevention is better than cure’ is at the heart of the work we do in all of our practice of the law. 

Our firm White Knight Lawyers is a rapidly growing Australian law firm which offers premium litigation, transactional, and advisory legal services. We generally practice in litigation and dispute resolution, insolvency and bankruptcy, tax controversy, commercial law and advisory, public law and construction law. We are currently engaged in diverse ongoing litigation work including proceedings before the Supreme Court of NSW and Supreme Court of Victoria, District Court of NSW, Federal Court of Australia, AAT, and NCAT (both original jurisdiction and appeal panel).   We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, developing relationships of trust with our clients, and efficiently delivering engagement-tailored legal services.  Our available role We are very excited to offer practical legal training to a recent law graduate on a volunteer basis.  We expect that you will be honest, diligent, and enthusiastic when carrying out the following tasks and responsibilities, amongst others: Attending client meetings and court hearings and taking minutes and file notes respectively. Assisting in the preparation of internal processes, procedures, policies, guidelines and protocols. Assisting in the preparation of precedent documents and checklists. Drafting publications and legal updates on topical legal issues across a wide range of areas of law. Undertaking legal research and drafting research memorandums. Drafting statements of claim, affidavits, and other forms and processes.  Administrative assistance including file management, diary maintenance, and office management. About you You must be committed to establishing a career in commercial private legal practice and have a keen interest in litigation and dispute resolution.  You must have a proven record of legal ability, whether by way of your academic success, prior industry experience, or relevant extracurricular activities.    Your application If you are interested in the above, then please email us your curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, and a sample of your writing (preferably one (1) academic piece and one (1) creative piece). 

Lawyer – Full Time Lamplugh McIntosh Lawyers is a boutique corporate law firm located in Collins Street, Melbourne. We are eager to employ a lawyer having up to five years post admission experience who has an interest in commercial and general law. We offer a supportive team environment dealing closely with clients and being involved in a diverse range of commercial work. We care about our people. Your duties would include: • Managing your own files predominantly in commercial law matters but with reasonable variety of work with some supervision; • Working on larger projects with other lawyers as part of a team; • Communicating directly with clients; • Dealing with courts and regulatory bodies; • Drafting agreements and other commercial documents; • Helping clients find solutions to their legal matters. The ideal candidate would be a person with: • Integrity who cares for others; • 1 – 5 years post admission experience; • Strong written and verbal language skills and a good eye for detail; • Enthusiasm for his or her work; • An eagerness to learn and has a results-oriented attitude to their work; • Effective time and file management skills; • The ability to work well under pressure; • Communicates well with other staff; • Good research skills; and • Commitment to providing outstanding legal service to clients We look forward to receiving your cover letter, resume and academic transcript by email forwarded to Ms Jess Wadsworth at jess.wadsworth@lamplugh.com.au  by 5:00 PM on Monday 27 September 2021. Salary commensurate with experience and the start date is negotiable but ideally immediately.

An innovative and technology driven full-service law practice is currently seeking meticulous and skilled lawyers to assist in the management of its growing operations.​ Responsibilities Drafting and reviewing contracts and policy documents for clients Assisting the Firm’s clients in resolving contractual disputes Managing the Firm’s litigation matters Identifying appropriate regulatory requirements for businesses and assessing their level of compliance Identifying areas of risk in business operations and taking steps to safeguard client interests Managing the lodgement of court documents Counselling clients with respect to corporate structures and business franchising Determining appropriate licensing requirements for businesses and assisting in their procurement Handling matters of general commercial and property law Monitoring the work of administrative staff Assisting the Firm in recruitment efforts Preparing bills of costs and undertaking other accounting practices Requirements Bachelor's degree or higher in law with the excellent academic record One to three years' experience in commercial law is preferred; however, exceptional candidates with shorter experience will be considered Strong well-rounded technical knowledge and experience in various areas of commercial law will be highly regarded A passion for legal research and pursuing excellence at work Experience in commercial litigation will be highly regarded Working knowledge of popular legal research database solutions such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, etc. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally Exemplary organisation and time management skills Strong commercial/business acumen A passion for a career in commercial law Benefits The salary package offered for this position is competitive and also includes a range of benefits, including: Ongoing training through the Firm’s professional development program Sponsorship and support in pursuing professional certifications Refreshments provided daily Monthly social activities A prime city office location The position would suit someone who thrives in an enterprising and challenging work environment. Furthermore, the abilities to work to stringent deadlines and perform well under pressure are integral to the role. The role may involve working long shifts and weekends. It’s imperative that candidates consider their ability to commit to a serious, time-intensive role before applying. The Firm’s work culture offers rapid career progression with additional incentives to reward high performance.

An innovative and technology-driven full-service law practice is currently seeking meticulous and skilled lawyers to assist in the management of its growing operations.​ Responsibilities Drafting and reviewing contracts and policy documents for clients Assisting the Firm’s clients in resolving contractual disputes Managing the Firm’s litigation matters Identifying appropriate regulatory requirements for businesses and assessing their level of compliance Identifying areas of risk in business operations and taking steps to safeguard client interests Managing the lodgement of court documents Counselling clients with respect to corporate structures and business franchising Determining appropriate licensing requirements for businesses and assisting in their procurement Handling matters of general commercial and property law Monitoring the work of paralegal and administrative staff Assisting the Firm in recruitment efforts Preparing bills of costs and undertaking other accounting practices Requirements Bachelor's degree or higher in law with the excellent academic record One to five years' post-qualification experience in commercial law is preferred; however, exceptional candidates with shorter experience will be considered Strong well-rounded technical knowledge and experience in various areas of commercial law will be highly regarded A passion for legal research and pursuing excellence at work Experience in commercial litigation will be highly regarded Certification and experience as a mediator or alternative dispute resolution practitioner will be an added advantage Working knowledge of popular legal research database solutions such as LexisNexis, Westlaw, etc. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; the ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally Exemplary organisation and time management skills Strong commercial/business acumen A passion for a career in commercial law Benefits The salary package offered for this position is competitive and also includes a range of benefits, including: Ongoing training through the Firm’s professional development program Sponsorship and support in pursuing professional certifications Refreshments provided daily Monthly social activities A prime city office location The position would suit someone who thrives in an enterprising and challenging work environment. Furthermore, the abilities to work to stringent deadlines and perform well under pressure are integral to the role. The role may involve working long shifts and weekends. It’s imperative that candidates consider their ability to commit to a serious, time-intensive role before applying. The Firm’s work culture offers rapid career progression with additional incentives to reward high performance.