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Squire Patton Boggs

Work in one of Australia's best litigation teams Fast paced team environment, complex client work Superb and unique firm culture Be involved in your new role! We currently have an exciting opportunity, for an ambitious recently admitted lawyer to join our Restructuring and Insolvency team working for two highly successful partners based in our Sydney office. This team is an extremely busy litigation team, working to court deadlines, which are not negotiable. You will be involved in document review, general discovery, preparing briefs to counsel, completing legal research tasks and providing general support to the team as required. We are looking for someone with prior paralegal experience, ideally in private practice. You will have a pro-active approach to your work and the ability to work autonomously. Work experience as a Judge’s Associate or Tipstaff is highly regarded. Strong academics (distinction average) and a strong work ethic are required, with strong communication skills also essential. The successful applicants will have sharp mind and the ability to work in a fast paced environment, in a team who are leaders in their field of complex, class action litigation. Be part our award winning, collaborative culture! With over 1,500 lawyers in 47 offices and 20 countries around the world we are one of the world's top legal practices. Squire Patton Boggs is a progressive and growing firm with a strong integrated global platform. With our longstanding 'one-firm firm' philosophy, we work together to build trusted relationships globally with each other and our clients, giving our clients the best we have to offer. We strive to be a dynamic and inclusive workplace, promoting a productive and supportive culture where everyone is encouraged to live our firm values and be accountable for our actions. Our core values of Collaboration , Professionalism , Excellence , Diversity , and Responsibility , have been created directly by our people and it is being accountable for our values that make them really work. Clients recognise us as being different to other law firms; that it is being Commercial , Connected and Committed that differentiates us and what they want to be a part of. Be involved today! So join us today and be part of our amazing culture! You will also enjoy a range of staff benefits including: discounts on various products and services, ongoing training and development, a corporate health and wellbeing program including an annual health and wellbeing allowance, Friday night drinks and other firm sponsored events, one paid volunteer day per year, and more. We prefer to deal with you directly. Please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration by clicking on the 'Apply' button below. If you would like further information, please contact Hannah Robins on +61 8 9429 7401 for a highly confidential discussion. Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.

Jan 16, 2019

Full-time

legal intern - unpaid - perth WA - litigation/ general practice

BMS LAW

We are a small firm with a Singapore and Australia (Perth) office. We predominantly do civil and criminal litigation. We are trusted advisers to high-profile individuals and companies. Our firm handles matters involving: company law, commercial law, criminal law, trust law, family law, wills and probate, and many other areas. For more information on our firm please www.bmslaw.com.au (our Australia website) What is on offer: One (1) unpaid work placement for an individual in their final year of their Law degree. You will have a unique opportunity to learn and understand how our law firm manages two branches over two Commonwealth jurisdictions namely Singapore and Australia. The right individual possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills, has a friendly personality but is not afraid to express their point of view and dresses appropriately. This individual must also be computer proficient, including MS Office, Adobe applications (designing brochures etc). Internship overview Conducting general and legal research for our firm's active matters in Singapore and Australia; Assisting in the preparation of draft pleadings, correspondence and court forms; Assisting by researching on the current laws in relation to particular topics given and providing short write-ups; Assisting in the preparation of firm marketing materials and planning of firm events; The right candidate will be available 1-3 days a week during university term, have a keen attitude to learning and might live around the UWA area as our office is located in Broadway Fair Shopping Centre. This placement is open to persons who have not done any internships/ work placements. Prerequisites: Must be in second last or final year of Law degree. Must have a keen attitude to learning, can-do attitude Must have great legal research skills (essential - Westlaw, LexisNexis etc.) Must be willing to learn (and not be afraid to ask questions) Must be friendly, professional and courteous Must be presentable Must be willing to undertake and learn how to carry out general administrative activities essential to everyday running of a law firm e.g. filing, shredding of documents, scanning, faxing etc. Please apply directly to Mr. Jay M Singh, associate, barrister and solicitor via email or call 0409998268 should you have any further questions. IMPORTANT Please submit your CV in PDF format and a detailed cover letter in PDF format explaining why you should be considered for this role and include your rough availability. As we are a smaller-sized firm, there is only 1 position available.

Jan 10, 2019

Part-time

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