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Paralegal / Personal Assistant  ERA Legal, is a law firm specialising in insolvency, commercial law and litigation.  We  are looking for a highly motivated person to join our team as a trainee paralegal / personal assistant.  This is a full-time position that is suitable for a highly motivated student studying part-time or off campus for an LLB, Juris Doc., Dip.Law (LPAB) or similar qualification to join our legal support team.  Flexible working hours can be negotiated to accommodate coursework deadlines and exams. This position will offer you the opportunity to get a head start on your colleagues by working in a hands on capacity within the legal profession whilst studying.  Candidates must have at least 3 full semesters of study remaining.  Working closely with our team of solicitors, our paralegals / personal assistants are heavily involved in a variety of legal and administrative tasks.  Specific activities include: legal research and drafting; preparation and filing of court documents, affidavits, exhibits and briefs; transcription and proofreading; reviewing incoming correspondence;   diary management; working with solicitors to ensure critical deadlines are met.     Successful candidate attributes: Previous experience in the legal industry, particularly in the areas of litigation and commercial law will be an advantage but not critical; however to be considered for this role you must: be highly self-driven / motivated; demonstrate significant initiative; be extremely diligent in the approach to your work;   be able to touch type at least 60 wpm; If you meet the above criteria and you are excited by this opportunity, then please send your CV, a current academic transcript (where available) together with a covering letter letting us know why you are the right person for this job to law@eralegal.com.au While all applications will be reviewed, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted. Further information about our firm can be found on our website www.eralegal.com.au

Background At Domain Legal each member has invested heavily in their area of expertise and has a strong passion for excellence. They work closely with each other to ensure every matter is treated with the utmost skill and expediency. This also transfers into close communication with their clients.  Opportunity Domain Legal are a growing law firm looking for a full-time talented graduate/junior solicitor to join their team. They are a general purpose boutique firm so the position will involve exposure to a variety of legal areas, with a particular focus on property, commercial and immigration law. The ideal candidate will have the following attributes: Be resourceful and quick-thinking Have excellent legal knowledge and analytical skills Have excellent written communication skills and legal drafting prowess Take pride in their work and apply a high level of attention to detail Motivation to learn and improve You will be joining an ambitious team which places a high importance on giving excellent client service. The firm has been a finalist in the New Zealand Law Award for each of the past 4 years and staff have developed notable reputations in the industry. Domain Legal believe that learning is a vital part of legal practice and so place a high importance on continued self-improvement in all their staff. This includes working closely with junior staff to improve their skills and confidence. Due to the planned growth of the firm, there may be multiple positions available. If you think you would fit well into the team, please get in touch today.