34 PLT Work Experience Placement jobs

Conveyancer We are a well-established boutique law firm looking for a Conveyancer   to join our property team in our  Martin Place office. The ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 year experiences (full time) in Conveyancing. The successful candidate will be able to operate autonomously in relation to running files but will be supervised, mentored and guided by our senior Solicitors. This role requires your great organisational skills, computer skills, excellent communication skills and happy demeanour. Additional language skills such as Cantonese will be highly regarded but not essential. We recognise your hard work and initiative. Salary varies with experience. PLT Placement  We are also looking for an enthusiastic student with strong work ethic and commitment to undertake PLT placement in our  Hurstville office. This role will provide you with exposure to a variety of areas of law including but not limited to property & commercial law, family law, Wills & Estate Planning. You will work on real cases, conduct legal research and analysis, liaise with clients, provide general administrative support to our conveyancer and solicitors.  The candidate should possess the following: High attention to detail, high level of accuracy and a great work ethic are paramount in this role Excellent computer skills and communication skills( Cantonese/ Mandarin speaker is highly regarded) be available to work at least 2-3 days per week  This role includes the opportunity to gain great experience and to grow within the firm after the completion of PLT. In your cover letter, please indicate how many days you are required to complete PLT. To apply, please send your resume and covering letter together with your latest academic transcript (law graduate only) to  hr@cksd.com.au

We are a young dynamic law firm looking for a PLT/paralegal with an interest in general practice. The successful applicant will have an eye for detail and be confident in dealing with people both face to face and on the phone. You will be working across a broad range of areas including Family Law, Commercial Law, Wills/Estates Law and Property Law. The position is unpaid and can be undertaken remotely. With the continued growth of the firm, this opportunity could possibly lead to an offer of an employment. We certainly hope so. Please send your CV and cover letter to our Principal, ben@wildingandcolawyers.com.au . Those who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

Wiin Lawyers is currently looking for a talented, bilingual law graduate to join the petite yet busy team.  About Us: Our expertise includes dispute resolution and litigation, criminal law, family law, and property conveyancing. Our migration practice is also growing at a fast pace. Our Principal Lawyer is a passionate lawyer committed to creating top quality work and providing great customer experience. She is looking forward to mentoring like-minded law graduate(s) and to groom and cultivate him/her for a truly rewarding legal career. Our firm’s vision is to be known for our excellent service standards because of our happy, honest and empathetic lawyers. We put People First , and we want our team members including PLT trainees to enjoy his/her work and working with us. We promote fun and flexible environment because our Principal Lawyer functions much better in such environment. About You: The ideal candidate should tick all the following boxes You can speak, read, and write Mandarin Chinese fluently. You enjoy legal writing and can write well (in English, of course). You have good people and communication skills and are keen to further develop these skills. You are eager to learn how to be a great lawyer in the areas that we practise in. You are close to being admitted to legal practice. You are available at least 20 hours a week and can undertake a minimum of 60 working days of practical legal training with us (about 3 months). About the Experience: You will gain the following experience and exposure with us: Drafting letters, affidavits, agreements, court documents. Legal research and analysis. Conveyance from start to finish – drafting contract of sale, preparing for settlement. Using legal software, PEXA, Duties Online, Immi Account, Com Court Portal, eLodgment, EFAS, Court Connect etc. Answering telephone inquiries and meeting/greeting clients. Attending court, mediation, negotiation, and meeting with barristers (as observer). Observing and doing client interviews. Advocacy, if you enjoy it. If you are interested, please do not hesitate send your CV with a cover letter to claire@wiinlawyers.com.au

Executive Legal are looking for bright, enthusiastic to-be lawyers who think outside of the box. Our firm specialises in litigation and solving complex legal problems on behalf of our Clients.   At our firm you will experience a wide array of challenges that will span across our different practice areas:- Criminal law Family law Commercial law Human Rights Law Administrative Law We will not box you into mundane tasks, as a new law firm we encourage our staff to think from the ground up. We will teach you and help you grow your skills in three areas:   Administrative: General office skills, file maintenance, accounting, etc. Legal: Attending Court with our guidance, drafting affidavits, reviewing briefs, researching etc. Projects: Growing and maintaining our Facebook page, developing marketing strategies, creating administrative and management systems etc. Social media and marketing experience will also be highly regarded and we will help you to adopt these into the dynamic legal market.   Requirements: Must have completed at least three years of a law degree Highly organised and capable of taking instructions from different partners Prioritisation and task management skills Advanced problem solving skills; incl research and dealing with complex problems on the fly Strong academic results Positive attitude Must be able to work three days a week Any students that believe they will qualify for the role should send their CV and draft a short response of approximately 250 – 500 words to the following question “Executive Legal should hire me because unlike anybody else, I bring ...... to the team”.   All responses to the question and CV’s should be directed to  info@executivelegal.com.au  and  hd@executivelegal.com.au .

An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic law student or pre-admission graduate to undertake voluntary work experience through a Practical Legal Training Placement with Gramelis Attorneys, a growing law firm situated at Bankstown.  The successful applicant will be under the direct supervision and mentorship of the principal of the firm who practised as a barrister for many years before founding the firm. Gramelis Attorneys is a general practice with a strong focus on family law, estate litigation, commercial work and criminal matters.

JC Legal Practice is a young and dynamic general practice firm located in the Sydbey CBD. Main practice areas for the firm include Property Law, Family Law, Business Law and Civil and Commercial Litigation. All staff are provided with a wide range of learning experiences and opportunities to develop their legal and professional skills. We are looking for a suitable candidate who possesess the following: Ability to work under pressure; Good time management;  Excellent communication skills;  Attention to detail; fluent in Mandarin or Cantonese is preferred. Depends on the performance, the successful candidate may be provided a full time position as Junior Solicitor after completing the PLT training.   Please send your resume, academic transcript and cover letter to our office manager Na at hr@jclegal.com.au , noting your availability. Short-listed and successful applicants will be contacted for interviews, please do not call regarding your application. Cat-owners preferred. Availability is flexible and we understand and can cater to individual timetable requirements.

McGowan Family Law is a boutique specialist Family Law firm located in Moonee Ponds with visiting offices in the Melbourne CBD. We are seeking the following: -    1 x paid experienced Family Law Paralegal in a 6 month role with the possibility of being extended to a long term role; and -    2 x voluntary positions for PLT students for one day a week. The voluntary role may lead to one paid position upon the candidate being admitted as a solicitor. We see our new team member as an approachable, efficient, experienced professional with a growth mindset and a passion for excellent client service. This person is required to have extensive experience in our practice areas: Family Law, Family Violence Intervention Orders, Wills and Conveyancing. Our new team member is someone who will enjoy the challenge of working with family law clients and does not use the words “no” and “can’t”. Our new team member will work closely with our Principal Solicitor who is an Accredited Family Law Specialist and our Associate Solicitor who are both passionate about family law and exceptionally fussy about the delivery of legal services and file management. This role requires you to be experienced in the use of the Commonwealth Courts Portal including filing of Divorce Applications, Consent Orders, Applications, Responses and ancillary documents. The role will share the management of divorce matters and conveyancing on PEXA. You are required to have substantial experience in the use of LEAP Legal Software and Timesheet and must be confident taking instructions directly from clients and minimal instruction from solicitors and capable drafting Consent Orders, Applications, Responses, Financial Statements, Affidavits, Divorces and other Court documents. You will also prepare and assist in the witnessing of Wills and will be responsible for calendar management and scheduling of appointments and Court dates and deadlines. Our new team member will have demonstrated experience in using the following: A small commander system; LEAP Legal Software; PEXA; The Commonwealth Court’s Portal; LEAP Timesheet; and Office 365. Experience in using VLA Atlas matters in conjunction with our Independent Children’s Lawyer files is a benefit but not essential, provided you are willing to learn to use this system. For this role, you must understand the Court processes of the Family Court of Australia, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia and Magistrates Court of Victoria and know how to use the online Portal for filing of family law documents and case management in those jurisdictions. You must also know how and when to time record. Our new team member will be heavily involved with our clients and must have the highest level of professionalism in person and by phone and email. High level drafting skills with a particular focus on excellent grammatical and spelling is critical to this role. You will take instructions from clients and then prepare the relevant correspondence and Court or settlement documents. You must be able to work with minimal guidance and supervision and should hit the ground running. This role includes some reception duties including attending to a passive reception, answering a small commander phone system, filing and assisting with Accounts including following up unpaid retainers and accounts and some debt collection where necessary. Our Principal Solicitor is a Life Coach and Independent Children’s Lawyer who has been working exclusively in family law matters for 18 years. Our firm culture is light hearted but client focussed and we will look to you to make a positive contribution towards our friendly team environment. In your application, please advise how many years you have worked as a Paralegal and how many years of family law experience you have. Please confirm you are very familiar with LEAP Legal Software including Timesheet,  calendar management, PEXA and the Commonwealth Court’s Portal.

This long established legal firm is seeking a  Law Graduate/Clerk.   The Role You will be working closely with the senior solicitors as well as the Principal in predominately litigation matters. You will also be assisting the support staff with general administrative tasks. Handling a range of matters across jurisdictions in particular contractual, corporate, real property, and fiduciary and estate disputes, your clients will vary from individuals, corporations, not-for-profits, small and medium business.  Skills and Experience  Your skills and experience are valued in: Organisational, time management and reporting skills High attention to detail. High level of written skills. Strategic acumen and commercial intuition, as well as the ability to adapt to changing circumstances. An understanding of the litigation process, Civil Procedure Rules and the laws of Evidence. Willingness to learn

Opportunity for PLT students to undertake a volunteer placement at a boutique law firm in the heart of Sydney. You will be participating in a team dealing with a variety of legal matters including some family law, criminal law, commercial law and specialising in personal injury law including motor accidents, public liability, medical negligence and workers compensation matters. Applicants need to be available for at least 2 days per week for a minimum period of 3 months. Possible employment opportunities at conclusion of placement. Please send your curriculum vitae  to  fbellissimo@optusnet.com.au  and advise how many days per week you are available, the period in months that you are able to undertake the placement and when you are able to start. We will then arrange interviews to a shortlist of applicants. 

Exciting Opportunity for a Volunteer PLT Student in a Busy Practice Gowland Legal is a boutique law firm located in the Inner West, Dulwich Hill. The firm prides itself on caring for clients, for staff and high-quality legal work. We are close to public transport and free parking.  Gowland Legal has a strong reputation in the legal community. We are active in the social justice areas of women’s issues, domestic violence, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights and LGBTQ recognition. The firm specialises in providing legal assistance to clients in the areas of: Family law, Wills and other Estate Documents, Probate, Estate Disputes, and Conveyancing.  PLT Position: Fulltime or Part-time This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic law student or graduate looking for voluntary work experience to complete their practical legal training. We seek hardworking PLT Applicants to commence immediately. We seek two applicants who are available between 2 to 4 days a week.  You will be mentored by our solicitors and your duties will include: Various general office duties and taking phone calls;  Client interviewing; Drafting affidavits and court documents; Drafting correspondence; Attending court and mediations; File management; Utilising LEAP software system; Legal research; Contribute content and assist in managing our social media and legal blog.   Of particular importance to your future legal career will be your involvement in the Gowland Awards. It is an event where all domestic violence front-line workers in the community and private sector are celebrated for all their efforts in domestic violence prevention.  It will be an opportunity to network and attend this exclusive event.   Selection Criteria The ideal candidate will have demonstrated in their CV: Superior people skills; A sound understanding of the issues particularly faced by women; High levels of professional integrity; A strong capacity to follow instructions; A strong capacity to work independently; Strong written & oral communication skills; and An excellent ability to maintain confidentiality.   You must: Have completed or be close to completing College of Law or its equivalent at a participating university; Available at least 2 days a week; and Undertake a minimum of 75 days of practical legal training at Gowland Legal.    

Apex Lawyers is a boutique law firm situated in Sydney CBD, specialising in Property and Commercial transactions. We are now seeking Mandarin speaking students who wish to complete their Practical Legal Training on full-time basis, commencing immediately. You will be working in fast paced environment under supervision, our team members are more than happy to assist you in your career development. Successful candidates need to be punctual, reliable, have good time management skills and self-motivated. Your duties may include but not limited to the followings: File management Drafting legal documents Ordering searches Data entry and document filing General administration tasks Legal research   In this role you will gain valuable experience while satisfying the practical experience requirements of The College of Law.

Cooper Webb Lawyers is a boutique firm based in Perth. Our main areas of practice include tax, property, elder law, general commercial agreements and disputes.  We have vacancies for students looking to complete their Practical Legal Training (PLT). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following; General assistance to solicitors with the conduct of their matters; Data entry and electronic file management; Court filing, collections and deliveries; and Other tasks as directed. The right candidates will have a strong attention to detail and can look forward to working in a progressive, rapidly growing business. We would prefer applicants to commit to at least 3 days per week. We are flexible with arrangements based around your study schedule.  This is an unpaid position.

GREENFIELD LAWYERS is a boutique law firm specialising in criminal defence advice & litigation, based in Bankstown and regarded as the leading criminal defence lawyers in Sydney's southwest. We advise and appear in all criminal and traffic matters (from drink driving to homicide) and, to a limited extent, other related areas of law such as civil litigation against the police and regulatory matters. We now have one (1) position available for an eligible student in their final year of law to undertake the Practical Legal Training component of their pre-admission requirements with us. In this role, you will be exposed to all facets of a criminal defence practice, including: Taking instructions from clients and interviewing witnesses - in office or at a correctional centre; Liaising with external parties, such as the court, police, prosecutors, witnesses, barristers and other solicitors; Legal research and analysis; Drafting legal documents, such as briefs to counsel, subpoenas, written submissions, affidavits and witness statements; Attending court with solicitors to assist or with barristers to instruct or assist them; Appearing in in procedural or administrative proceedings (mentions); and Other administrative and clerical duties. To be successful, you will need to meet the following criteria: A genuine interest in criminal and evidence law and court advocacy; Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills; Possess excellent research and problem-solving skills; and Be available to start immediately and work on a full-time basis (Mon-Fri each week). Prior experience in criminal law or law generally will assist, but is not necessary.  Please note this role is an unpaid fulltime volunteer position. However, all our solicitors are employed directly from the PLT pool, and as such there may well be a prospect of employment as a junior solicitor following the completion of your PLT placement. To apply, please forward your CV and a brief cover letter to  m oniqtran2014@gmail.com  

Agape Henry Crux  is an innovative law firm in Sydney CBD with exclusive practice in Immigration and Administrative Law. We are a collegiate team, passionate and results-driven. We pride ourselves in thinking outside the box, we embrace the use of technology and digital automatisation to assist our naturally lazy self. We also have a young dynamic team promoting a fun working environment to enhance employee experience. We bring everyone closer together with regular social catch ups, PS4 and so much more. At Agape we position ourselves to be different to other firms in the industry, we keep our teams small to allow everyone to grow fast and provide opportunity to allow each and every one to step up making an impact in what we do.  Our firm consists of 2 accredited specialists in immigration law (41 in NSW only), we are committed to our new talents and support the learning you need to grow.    The Position We are currently offering the last intake of the year for work experience placement as a component of Practical Legal Training (PLT). Depending on each individual growth and development during your placement at Agape, we are open to discussing a career progression post the 14 weeks program.  As there are limited immigration legal practitioners within this industry, we commence selecting our team carefully, putting particular emphasis on culture where the necessary skills are progressively groomed under a mentorship program. We advertised throughout the year as we are always opening doors to new talents and creating positions. To see a day in our lives, check out our Instagram page @agape_henry_crux The ideal candidate should: Recently completed/ final year law degree Possess a strong interest in migration/administrative law Be motivated, pro-active, can-do attitude Have strong problem-solving skills Display good organisation and time management skills Ability to work independently and in a team Making an application: To learn more about this opportunity or to make an application, please send your CV with a cover letter to  talent.acquisition@ahclawyers.com

PLT Placement – Boutique Law Firm Bankstown CBD Derbas Lawyers is a boutique law office based in Bankstown located in the South West of Sydney. Serving the local community for over five years now, the firm is situated in close proximity to Bankstown Local Court, practising in the areas of but not limited to Criminal Law, Traffic Law, Commercial Law, Contracts Law, Consumer Law, Administrative Law, Migration Law, Conveyancing, Debt Recovery/Litigation and Wills & Estates. Two Practical Legal Training (PLT) positions have become available at our Bankstown office. As a PLT Student, you will be working alongside other Lawyers, undertaking a variety of legal tasks including but not limited to: Drafting and filing Court documents Legal research and administrative tasks Attending client conferences Attending Court and/or Tribunal as an observer Legal marketing Telephone inquiries Meet & greet/customer service Assisting Lawyers where required Selection Criteria: A graduate with a JD, LL.B or Diploma of Law (as prescribed by the NSW LPAB) or In your final semester or trimester of any of the above courses, and  you are enrolled in the GDLP and are seeking to complete your PLT placement Strong attention to detail, and sound written and oral communication skills A self-starter and team player willing to work under the supervision of a Lawyer of the practice The applicant must be able and willing to adhere to strict policies and procedures of the practice Must have a unrestricted NSW drivers licence and own a reliable vehicle Must provide a recent National Police Certificate (Criminal Record Check) clearly outlining any pending court matters or past convictions, whether they are spent convictions or otherwise and a recent NSW driving record clearly outlining the applicant's complete driving history Two recent written character references from professionals who can be contracted Must have exceptional typing skills of at least 50 wpm and be familiar with Microsoft Office   Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply. Interested? Send your resume and cover letter to  jobs@derbaslawyers.com.au

Lawpath creates tools that empower anyone to access legal services and understand the law. Our goal is to democratise the law and allow anyone to access legal services at a fraction of the time, cost and complexity of traditional legal services. Lawpath is driven by a group of talented individuals, sharing an incredible culture and a unique practice of inter-disciplinary collaboration. We are always looking for talented individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to join our team. Document Automation Team The recruitment team is motivated by the passion to recognise rising talent. Our internship program places the best students in a structured 16-week program to focus on all things legal drafting and document automation. Interns will grow technically and personally through their experiences with their mentor, manager and team. This a rare opportunity for talented students to exercise their research and critical thinking skills while helping develop the technology that makes our platform the first of its kind in Australia. Beyond the tech and business side of things, lnterns will also be gaining experience in more traditional legal areas such as contract drafting, legal research and client advisory.  Instead of photocopying or going to fetch coffee all day, you will be involved in the critical functions of the organisation and your work will affect the overall accomplishment of Lawpath’s goals. Law students from all disciplines are encouraged to apply. PLT students are also highly encouraged to apply! Qualifications Currently studying a law degree Strongly desired Able to work at minimum 2 days per week Strong interest in legal technology and non-traditional legal services Familiarity with NewLaw and legal technology Previous legal experience Interest in coding Ability to work independently and in teams Passionate, energetic, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment Responsibilities Researching a wide range of legal documents Drafting legal documents such as resolutions, waivers, non-disclosure agreements, employment agreements etc. Formatting documents for readability and concision Converting documents into usable code for online consumption Assisting in the development and testing of new products Basic HTML code editing and drafting Who we are Lawpath is Australia’s largest online legal services provider, and we’re always coming up with new ways to disrupt the legal industry. We work with over 1000 Australian lawyers to provide efficient and effective legal services and have more than 200 legal documents on our platform. We provide legal solutions to clients for a fraction of the cost and complexity of traditional law firms. At Lawpath you will be a part of a diverse team that has experience working for giants like LegalZoom, LexisNexis, Apple, Getty Images, Yahoo!, Bigcommerce, Tom Waterhouse, and Minter Ellison. You will work at the intersection of the legal and tech teams at our company to gain both traditional and more cutting-edge legal skills. Whilst this role is unpaid, it is rich in experience and many of our stellar interns end up being offered paid positions in the team. We're flexible when it comes to your working hours and promote a flexible and positive work culture that aims to nurture and grow talent. In light of the recent COVID-19 situation, we are currently working from home. With Lawpath being a cloud based platform, we have continued daily operations without a hiccup. You will still receive the same level of training and guidance during your internship. When Lawpath moves back into our regular place of work, you will also be able to work from our office in Surry Hills.   Residency Requirements All candidates will be considered including international students. Application procedure Please email your CV, Cover letter, and academic transcript to will@lawpath.com.au . If you are a PLT student please include the number of days of you would like attend.  We will be reviewing applications as we receive them, so the sooner you apply, the better!

Complete your work experience with Redline Legal, a law firm in the heart of  Parramatta City . We are seeking a PLT Student to undertake supervised workplace legal training as required by their education provider. This position is ideally suited to a law graduate who is looking to complete their work experience. The successful applicant must be available a minimum of 2 days per week and will possess: Strong legal research skills; Excellent analytical and organisational ability; and Strong written and verbal communication skills. The successful applicant will be challenged in all areas of law within the firm. Your tasks will involve legal research, drafting, file work, marketing and business development, contribution to major projects, attending conference/mediation/court with your Supervisor (where possible); general office duties and high level administrative work. Please note this position is voluntary and unpaid and we are Looking for someone to start as soon as possible.

About the business Ascent Lawyers is a full-service law firm with extensive experience in various practising areas. Giving clients peace of mind is our highest priority. At Ascent Lawyers, we pride ourselves on providing worry-free legal solutions to our clients through focusing on quality, veracity and efficiency. About the role We are looking for law graduate or admitted solicitor to participate in work-experience on a full-time basis focusing on personal injuries matters. The successful applicant will be resilient, energetic and extremely organised. In addition you will: Be recently admitted or looking for PLT placement Have the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with team members and our valued clientele Possess strong academics, drafting and computer skills, time management and attention to detail Be an organised professional, able to diarise important dates and complete tasks according to deadlines Have interests in and pursue excellence in work A second language (e.g. Mandarin or Cantonese) is desirable Key responsibilities will include (but are not limited to): Be able to manage a file load under supervision Prepare court documents and correspondence Conduct legal research and prepare case summaries Court/ Conference/ Settlement attendance Liaise with clients, relevant organisations, departments and authorities General administrative tasks, including but not limited to file management, data entry and document filing  Application Procedure To apply for these positions, please forward a cover letter, resume and academic transcript to Heather Chan via  hchan@ascentlawyers.com.au  

Stan Kwong & Associates is currently looking for volunteer/PLT/Law Students to join our team for an immediate start. We at Stan Kwong & Associates are a dynamic and progressive law firm with legal practices ranging from property and business conveyance to commercial and family law advice. Position Description: Volunteers perform a variety of day-to-day tasks including: drafting of legal advice, submissions, and other legal correspondence under supervision; maintaining accurate files and legal records; client intakes; casework under directions from Solicitors; general administrative work; researching legal and administrative laws and procedure. Essential criteria: Ability to work fairly independently and with quick instructions. Proactively working on files allocated to you. (All work is supervised and monitored) Ability to work under pressure Basic computer skills We request applicants to commit to at least  3 days per week  over a 3 month period (preferably  4/5 days per week  when completing  PLT requirements ). Send in your brief resume and cover letter indicating the number of days and specific days you will be able to work for to stan @sklawyer.com.au .  

Boutique suburban firm in Wangara. Sole practitioner. Commercial agreements/leases /perusing leases. Sale of business agreements/property agreements /wills and probate/research /opinions. Meetings with clients all  supervised.    75 Days 

Just Defence Lawyers is a criminal defence law firm based in Sydney CBD. Dynamic lawyers with a focus on complex criminal matters. We are currently offering a voluntary placement for practical legal training that would meet the requirements for the work experience component of admission as a legal practitioner.  This role would be suitable for a bright candidate intending to pursue a career in criminal law and advocacy. This is an unpaid role. The role We are looking for a volunteer PLT graduate, or student, to: work three (3) days per week; work in our modern office in Sydney CBD; assist the solicitors with tasks including, researching, preparing briefs to Counsel, drafting legal documents, preparing submissions and case theories, and legal practice management; be involved in instructing Counsel in Court of Criminal Appeal hearings, Supreme and District Court trials, and sentences, and Local Court hearings, including travelling across Sydney and greater NSW for high profile matters; work alongside our experienced team, as well as autonomously, on cases not exhaustively involving charges of murder, drugs, guns, and terrorism matters; be a part of our team and grow with the firm. Perks Culture - be part of a positive, innovative and healthy work environment; Opportunity - learn and grow with us and make this role your own; and Experience - be exposed to interesting matters.

Rep Revive Criminal Law Firm ( www.RPR5 .Sydney) is a boutique specialist Criminal Law firm based in the Western Suburbs of Sydney. We cover a wide range of criminal matters across all courts in metropolitan Sydney and the regional area. Soon we will also be growing into the employment/industrial law arena. At present we are seeking a hardworking, dedicated, organised and efficient applicant for a placement of full-time practical legal training. The role is a voluntary role dedicated to providing supervision and practical teaching to those who are eligible for admission after their training is complete. Please do not apply for this position if this is not suitable for you. Our philosophy and role in the community At Reprevive Criminal Lawyers™ we know that the first casualty of a criminal charge or employment dispute is damage to the client’s reputation. For this reason, we take pride, passion, and confidence in restoring our clients repute. No matter how big or small a client’s matter is we always set out to defend their rights and liberty with rigour. For these reasons Reprevive Criminal Lawyers™ are among the best human rights defenders in the business. Our current matters include Court of Criminal Appeal applications, Supreme Court bails, District and Local Courts submissions and advocacy. We also appear in the Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT) and both the Guardianship and Financial Management jurisdictions of the New South Wales Civil and Administrative Tribunal (NCAT). Duties: Learning under supervision of the principal you will be required to execute the daily duties of a upcoming Junior Criminal Lawyer including but not limited to appearances under supervision “with leave” in the Local Court jurisdiction; Undertaking client and file management; thorough and diligent preparation of Criminal cases (summary and indictable) and liaisons with clients, court staff, the Police Prosecution and other stakeholders. An interest or experience in Journalism and/or Digital marketing as well as in Criminal law will also assist as the PLT who is successful will be required to undertake legal writing for digital publication together with product management. Experience The willingness to learn; an interest in Criminal and Employment Law together with an up to date knowledge on how to Legal Research (legislation and cases); the ability to acquire an up to date knowledge of NSW Criminal & Employment Law and Procedures; ability to manage the preparation work for a number of Criminal Law files; the ability to work independently; the ability to write for a Criminal Law Audience on Social and other media platforms and a general enthusiasm for the area of Criminal Law. 

BNC Lawyers is taking applications for PLT Students looking to get radically involved in a fast paced legal environment! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play a significant role in legal enforcement action and to experience the full process of litigation. You will be working with clients to resolve their disputes through litigation. You will also be taking part in assisting clients receiving their compensation for acquisition pertaining to projects like Metro West. Key responsibilities  will include Assisting the Principle Solicitor with case management/file management. Drafting of legal documents (Statement of Claims, defences, cross-claims, affidavits, consent orders, default judgements, statements and etc) Liaising with relevant parties. Attending court. Seeking court orders at (Pre-trial reviews, defence call overs and etc) Coordinating experts If you are looking for: A career defining opportunity  An opportunity to develop your skills as a prospective solicitor Opportunity to work in a fast paced/high volume company. We want to hear from you! We are currently looking for Students interested in completing their Practical Legal Training that are looking to develop their skills and work with a synergetic team. The ideal candidates will have: Completed or are enrolled in a Bachelor of Law and are currently undertaking their PLT. Experience at a previous solicitor company (preferred but not vital) Highly developed verbal and written communication and time management skills An analytical and forensic mind Ability to manage files in a professional manner We welcome all applications from candidates looking to get involved in this role. About BNC Lawyers BNC Lawyers is a specialist litigation law firm that is also currently in the process of expanding into other fields, these include Conveyancing, Migration law, Student/Visa Services, Trafficking law and family law. APPLY NOW. Please send us your resume to our email (david @bnclawyers.com.au ).   If you have any queries we welcome all calls toward David at our office on (02) 8054 4519   We note that this is a voluntary position.   We look forward to speaking to you soon.

PLT student wanted. Complete your work experience with Bloxham Legal, a family law firm in the heart of Perth city. Bloxham Legal is a growing firm practising in family law. This position is ideally suited to a law graduate who is looking to complete their 75 days work experience.