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Here at EG Consulting, we are a speciality legal recruitment firm and we are always looking temporary staff for our legal clients.  We are looking for graduates to who are available full time or part time to work in the Sydney area.  What roles do we recruit? We recruit many different types of roles in the legal space, please see below for examples of roles that we recruit. - Paralegals - Legal assistants  - Legal secretary's  - EA's - Corporate receptionist  What's on offer? - With most of our clients located in the CBD, so your commute to work will be too easy! - Market leading pay rates  - Weekly payroll  - Constant support from your consultant  - A chance to grow your legal career So what are you waiting for? If you have legal experience send your CV over now and one of our consultants will be in touch shortly. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of responses, only successful applicants will be contacted.

 The College of Law is looking for a talented and dynamic Coordinator to join the team at our Brisbane office Purpose of position This Coordinator works within The Centre for Legal Innovation (CLI). This department is an innovation-focused think tank which provides thought leadership, practical research and opportunities for collaboration to support legal professionals as they navigate the disruption and new technologies transforming the industry and remain relevant and competitive in a new and evolving legal marketplace The Coordinator provides general and wide-ranging administrative support for the CLI and related personnel including the Executive Director, the Advisory Board, the Research and Distinguished Fellows. The incumbent will be responsible for varied tasks and must have a passion for providing excellent customer service and administrative support. This support includes: First point of contact for the Centre for Legal Innovation Arranging meetings, travel and accommodation and creating events on College of Law systems Answering queries and assisting with enrolments for CLI events; Establishing and maintaining databases and liaising with internal support functions Update and maintain CLI related social media (e.g. Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook) Experience, Skills and Attributes A tertiary qualification Excellent inter-personal, collaboration, listening skills and written communication skills Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects at the one time Demonstrated and excellent project management skills Demonstrated ability to consistently anticipate and meet deadlines Ability to work with minimum supervision Excellent attention to detail with a consistently high degree of accuracy in work product Demonstrated intermediate/advanced competency in use of Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel) Demonstrated experience with database establishment and management including highly accurate data collection, entry, collation and analysis skills Demonstrated ability to work in and with social media particularly in business focused communications through Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Familiarity or strong interest to learn event management systems e.g. Eventbrite Familiarity or strong interest to learn media capture (videos, podcasts, etc.) and release (e.g. YouTube) Professional presentation A more detailed position description can be accessed here If interested please send covering letter and CV to recruitment@collaw.edu.au by  COB Wednesday 12 June 2019

Legal Costing - Principal Lawyer (Early Career)   AAV Legal  is establishing a new legal costing business and seeks foundation Lawyer Principals (Early Career) . Supervision is available if you have completed the College of Law Victorian Legal Practice Management Course (or equivalent).  Next course workshop is 13 – 15 June 2019: https://www.collaw.edu.au/learn-with-us/our-programs/legal-practice-management-programs/legal-practice-management-vic Please send your resume and cover letter to  legalcosting@aavlegal.com.au Deadline:  Friday 31 May 2019 . Accounting qualifications are not required but will be viewed favourably. Early applications are encouraged. Optional: if you or someone you know have another future practice area of particular interest (such as taxation law, medical negligence, sports law etc) please provide details in a cover letter to say why your pre-law degree qualifications and experience prepare you well for this.  If our interests converge, perhaps your background and enthusiasm will lead to you joining a new practice direction on an equity partner track. David Barrow Principal Lawyer

The College of Law is looking for a talented and dynamic Multimedia Designer to join the team at our St Leonard’s office Key Accountabilities The Multimedia Designer produces, edits and manages multimedia resources for educational purposes,   including   recorded   interviews,   webinars,   presentations,   tutorials   and   how-to/explainer videos. This role is also responsible for developing project briefs for external suppliers and co-ordinating the delivery of outsourced multimedia projects from start to finish. The Multimedia Designer ensures all design of programs using multimedia learning and communication are consistent with the College’s Signature Learning Design and branding guidelines. The key areas the Multimedia Designer is accountable for are; Designs and consults with departments on the creation, planning and evaluation of multimedia materials and needs to support learning outcomes Project manages multimedia creation for new and existing College programs, including with external suppliers Ensures consistency of design and multimedia assets with College Signature Learning Design principles and branding guidelines Provides advice and hands-on assistance to teaching staff on how to self-record quality mobile, webcam, audio and screen recording videos for teaching purposes   Experience, Skills and Attributes Experience with producing high quality multimedia materials for educational purposes and an understanding of effective incorporation of multimedia in learning activities. Experience with different video production processes, including scriptwriting, storyboarding and editing Experience with coordinating production work flows, including pre-production, filming, and post-production editing and delivery Sound knowledge of multimedia design and editing software. Experience with   learning  management   systems,   e-learning   authoring   tools  and animation platforms (eg Powtoon) desirable Experience in designing and facilitating training sessions Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment A more detailed position description can be accessed here   If interested please send covering letter and CV to recruitment@collaw.edu.au by COB Monday 3 June 2019

Salvos Legal Humanitarian Intern Solicitor (Volunteer): Humanitarian Law     Salvos Legal Humanitarian is an award-winning, pro-bono law firm which provides free legal services to some of the most vulnerable and marginalised members of our communities. Owned and operated by the Salvation Army, Salvos Legal Humanitarian is fully funded by Salvos Legal  – a sister non-profit law firm specialising in commercial and property law. This unique social enterprise model has enabled Salvos Legal Humanitarian to act for free in over 17,400 matters to date. Salvos Legal Humanitarian is offering full time volunteer internships to junior Solicitors looking to gain experience in criminal, family and immigration law. Interns assist our Partners and Associates in work undertaken for our pro-bono clients. The successful candidate will possess: Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills Good attention to detail and time management skills Ability to serve legal clients with a high level of skill, initiative, discretion and judgment Team player with energy, flexibility and integrity Proven ability to work with clients from diverse cultural-linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds; and Admitted (or eligible for admission) to practice in the state of NSW.   Applicants must be available Monday to Friday during business hours  and willing to make a minimum commitment of four months. Internships will commence in mid-January 2017. In return, Salvos Legal Humanitarian offers young lawyers a unique learning opportunity through “hands-on” experience in an award-winning law firm, combined with active mentoring from our highly respected staff team. Testimonials from previous interns:  “I thoroughly enjoyed the culture and work at Salvos Legal and would highly recommend an internship at Salvos Legal to others.” “The work was diverse, interesting, challenging and rewarding.” “The high calibre of the training, together with the integrity and professionalism of the supervisors, provides an excellent grounding for graduate solicitors and a benchmark for future development.” How to Apply: To apply, please forward your CV together with a one-page cover letter addressing the selection criteria to:   volunteercoordinator@salvoslegal.com.au

Our Lilydale based firm has a need for a junior or graduate lawyer who is looking for a varied and fulfilling role in a supportive, positive workplace. The successful applicant would join our busy Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT) team working under a senior lawyer handling VOCAT applications. The successful applicant will have an outgoing, caring, and compassionate personality, with proven experience in working effectively with people who have sustained significant trauma. Further, excellent written skills are required with a strong attention detail, along with an ability to work efficiently to progress a large number of files at any one time. Excellent time management skills are 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 may also be considered from strong candidates who have almost completed their admission requirements but who are not yet admitted. For the right applicant we would be willing to supervise a PLT placement with a view to the role turning into a junior lawyer position following admission. Apply today by e-mailing a cover letter and resume to  office@johnstonereimer.com.au  

The College of Law Limited is the leading provider of post-initial legal education and training in Australia and New Zealand.  It is now in the process of establishing new Colleges in South East Asia and United Kingdom.  As part of its mission on behalf of the legal profession the College places high importance on understanding the changing dynamics by which legal services are delivered to the community and carries a responsibility to lead new thinking about the practice of law in context of the contemporary needs of law consumers in a rapidly changing industry.  Ultimately this is about enhancing the careers of legal professionals through the delivery of innovative, practice-focused education programs. In the College’s current strategic cycle, a first order priority is to develop a comprehensive new suite of programs at Masters, Graduate Diploma and Certificate level which are focused on legal business leadership and management knowledge and skills.  These programs are for lawyers and general and functional managers working in law firms and corporate legal departments.  They reflect next generation imperatives in skills development for the practicing legal profession worldwide. Purpose of Position The Project Executive supports the Director, Legal Business Management in the management of projects for the development and implementation of the new Legal Business Management suite of programs including the Master of Legal Business (MLB). The key areas the Project Executive will be involved in are Effective management of projects in accordance with the College’s project governance parameters Development of project plans for design, development and implementation of product offerings Ensure projects are resourced and budgeted accordingly Conceptualise the development of innovative pedagogical, online learning offerings for the College’s Legal Business Management suite of programs Collaboration with stakeholders across the College and with external resources to ensure that project deliverables are aligned with the  College’s business strategy Compliance and governance  Education and Experience Masters in Law or LLB with extensive experience in law or business management Project management experience  Strong analytical and financial management skills Knowledge in relation to pedagogy, curriculum, assessment and reporting, leading curriculum implementation Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate with influence across a broad audience Ability to build relationships across diverse groups A more detailed position description can be accessed here  If interested please send covering letter and CV to recruitment@collaw.edu.au by  COB Tuesday 28 May 2019

Job advertisement and role description can be accessed at www.iworkfor.nsw.gov.au or via the following link: Solicitor IV (Policy)

About the College The College of Law Limited (the College) is the leading provider of post-initial legal education and training in Australia and New Zealand.  It is now in the process of establishing new Colleges in South East Asia and United Kingdom.  As part of its mission on behalf of the legal profession the College places high importance on understanding the changing dynamics by which legal services are delivered to the community and carries a responsibility to lead new thinking about the practice of law in context of the contemporary needs of law consumers in a rapidly changing industry.  Ultimately this is about enhancing the careers of legal professionals through the delivery of innovative, practice-focused education programs. In the College’s current strategic cycle, a first order priority is to develop a comprehensive new suite of programs at Masters, Graduate Diploma and Certificate level which are focused on legal business leadership and management knowledge and skills.  These programs are for lawyers and general and functional managers working in law firms and corporate legal departments.  They reflect next generation imperatives in skills development for the practicing legal profession worldwide. Purpose of Position The Director, Legal Business Management will lead and oversee the establishment of the Legal Business Management unit and the development and implementation of the new Legal Business Management suite of programs including the Master of Legal Business (MLB).  It is a foundational role for a pioneer thinker and leader with an instinct to shaping the future in legal education with the executive presence necessary to inspire others to that future and the energy and commitment required for its achievement.  The key areas the Director Legal Business Management will be involved in are Effective leadership and management of team to ensure a high performance, positive culture Lead and implement the LBMU strategy and business plan Achieve revenue and enrolment targets for the LBM programs Successful launch and roll out of the Master of Legal Business program Leadership in the conceptualization, design and development of the Legal Business Management suite of programs Ensure the maintenance of academic standards and compliance with the requirements of the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) Develop and maintain relationship with regulatory bodies, law firms and other relevant agencies Be the face of the LBM programs to the profession, academia and the general public Education and Experience A PhD or a higher degree at masters level or above qualified and enhanced by extensive experience in education, law or legal business management Ability to develop and grow new  business Customer focused Forward thinking and future focused Knowledge in relation to pedagogy, curriculum, assessment and reporting, leading curriculum implementation Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate with influence across a broad audience Ability to think strategically and implement strategy Strong analytical and financial management skills Ability to build relationships with industry and market and sell our Program product offerings Previous demonstrated success in leading and managing teams; a good understanding of, and the ability to implement best practice people management and HR principles A more detailed position description can be accessed here If you are interested in being part of a growing Australia and New Zealand operation, send your application including a CV and cover letter to  ariggs@collaw.edu.au  by  COB Monday 21 May 2019  

Michael Vassili Barristers & Solicitors is an expanding litigation practice with a solid reputation for successful outcomes for clients. An opportunity exists for a law graduate/ lawyer or Conveyancer who is looking for a role within our Practice Management Team. The Role You will be required to: Work on conveyancing files from commencement to completion Assist and from time to time take a lead role in practice management including client care, accounts, matter management, and other aspects of the management of the practice. Skills, Qualifications & Experience: This role is ideally suited to candidates who have recently graduated as a conveyancer or a law graduate who wish to advance their opportunities in conveyancing law and practice management in a busy and expanding litigation legal practice. Absolute enthusiasm for the role and the opportunity Self-starter Willingness to pro-actively improve systems and to ensure the best practice outcomes to ensure our clients are happy with our services Working knowledge of the Conveyancing Act, Retail Leases Act and LPUL. Experience conducting sale and purchase matters, retail and commercial lease matters and business transactions Experience with trust accounting, office accounting and practice management Strong analytical and research skills A career focused individual who employs accuracy and commitment Outstanding client management and communication skills Attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines Strong negotiation experience and strategic skills  Professional presentation, focus and attitude The ability to work as an independent practitioner handling own files within a supportive team environment Ability to direct junior members of the practice as this role will be allocated a support solicitor Ability to liaise with clients of the practice in addressing their needs and to ensure they are satisfied with the works being conducted Knowledge of LEAP and PEXA preferred but not essential. Salary is commensurate with experience and the firm has a strong "celebrate success" ethos. You will have the support of the Principal of the practice in a friendly practice environment which cares about people. Full training will be provided as may be necessary.   Please email a detailed resume to: preet@cityprosecutor.com.au and avanti@cityprosecutor.com.au Phone 1300 557 819 to discuss the position further with the Principal.

The College of Law is looking for a talented and dynamic Legal Course Designer to join the team at our St Leonard’s office. Key Accountabilities The Legal Course Designer develops learning content for new and existing College of Law programs. The position utilises new product development and project management methodologies to develop content offerings. Product development and project management may relate to existing programs but will have a strong focus on new product development. The key areas the Legal Course Designer will be involved in are: Product development Educational design and curriculum development Commissioning, briefing and managing external subject matter experts Learning content creation and maintenance Managing the learning content development life cycle Champion and develop project management best practices in product development activities Assist leaders and academic staff to implement project management methodologies in product development and commercialisation activities Experience, Skills and Attributes Tertiary qualifications in Law Extensive experience with new product development, content life cycle and publishing workflows Interest in current or emerging education and e-learning trends and technologies Understanding of the legal industry and legal education environment Highly developed project management skills Extensive experience in commissioning, author management, contract administration Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions Outstanding written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative team environment Demonstrated ability to plan, organise, prioritise and execute multiple tasks under strict deadlines Highly developed attention to detail A more detailed position description can be accessed here If interested please send covering letter and CV to recruitment@collaw.edu.au by  COB Monday 13 May 2019.

knowmore’s  lawyers will provide high quality legal services to clients in a culturally safe and appropriate manner within a trauma informed and multi-disciplinary framework. This role delivers front line legal services and reports directly to either a Managing Lawyer or a Senior Lawyer in the relevant knowmore office, depending on the size of the legal team. This role works collaboratively as a member of the national legal team and within knowmore’s multi-disciplinary model, working alongside other teams delivering intake, social work and cultural support services to clients. At times the role will also work with other partner services to support clients. The role will advise clients who are survivors of child sexual abuse about redress and compensation options, including redress claims under the National Redress Scheme, and acting for clients making such claims. Lawyers will also contribute to knowmore’s policy and law reform work and prepare and deliver community legal education and participate in other community engagement activities, working cooperatively and collaboratively with other staff and service providers. Guided by the organisation’s service plan, the role will involve intrastate and interstate travel to deliver services to clients on an outreach basis, and to undertake community engagement activities. Accordingly, a current drivers’ license is highly desirable, along with the ability and willingness to travel, including to remote and regional locations for up to a week at a time, and to work out of hours.   Duties and responsibilities Providing high-quality legal information, advice, representation and referral services to clients who are survivors of child sexual abuse, through telephone and face to face services Contributing as a professional member of a national legal practice; complying with the rules and requirements of relevant legal profession legislation and the Community Legal Centre Risk Management Guide. Working cooperatively and collaboratively, both within knowmore’s multi-disciplinary model of teams of legal and non-legal staff, and with external service providers, to ensure client’s legal and other needs are identified and actioned in a consistent, effective and timely way. Manage a significant caseload of client matters ensuring all service standards and timelines are met Ensure all relevant service data is accurately recorded. Making referrals, including warm referrals, to other service providers where appropriate. Undertaking legal research and drafting to support knowmore’s contributions to law reform and policy and procedural initiatives relating to its client group. Contribute to the preparation and delivery of community legal education and other engagement activities and materials. Undertaking and participating in the development and delivery of ongoing training and professional development activities for knowmore staff and service partners. Contribute to the day-to-day supervision and co-ordination of the activities of volunteers and pro bono providers. Proactively manage own self-care and workload. Act as a Senior Lawyer if required. Undertake other duties and projects as directed.   Organisational Obligations Demonstrate an active and dedicated commitment to knowmore’s Mission, Vision and Values. Comply with knowmore’s Policies and Procedures. Observe all legal and legislative requirements. Ensure a high level of confidentiality and integrity. Assist in the development of, and participate in knowmore’s initiatives, projects and events. Cultivate productive and collaborative working relationships and outcomes through open an inclusive planning, continuous improvement and transparent work practices. Liaise with others in a professional, respectful and constructive manner. Take reasonable care to protect their health and safety and the health and safety of others. To engage in professional supervision and other reflective practice opportunities as required.   Selection Criteria Hold or be eligible to hold a current practicing certificate in the relevant jurisdiction. An awareness of the legal issues facing survivors of child sexual abuse and demonstrated experience practicing in a relevant area or areas of law; (such as experience in personal injury law and/or acting for victims of crime or other clients who have experienced complex trauma). Understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the ability to provide culturally safe services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Ability to work flexibly, collaboratively and professionally within a multi-disciplinary team, as well as with external stakeholders. Demonstrated experience in managing multiple priorities and timelines across a significant caseload of matters and the ability to work at times with minimal supervision, but to consistently consult and report appropriately. Capacity to accept and respond appropriately to constructive feedback regarding professional capability and work performance. Ability and willingness to travel and work in regional, rural and remote areas, for up to a week at a time.   Qualifications and other requirements There are mandatory qualifications for this role.  A relevant tertiary qualification and professional accreditation is required. The successful candidate will be required to satisfactorily complete a National Police Records Check and a Working with Children Check. The role may involve intrastate and interstate travel to deliver services to clients on an outreach basis, and to undertake community engagement activities. Accordingly a current driver’s licence is desirable. This job description is incorporated into the employment contract.  It is intended as a guide and should not be viewed as an inflexible specification as it may be varied from time to time in light of strategic developments following discussion with the position holder. The role will be expected to work to agreed objectives, which should facilitate achievement of the key responsibilities in accordance with the performance review process.