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We are a high-profile boutique criminal law firm based in Melbourne for the past 22 years practising in criminal law. We represent a respectful base of clientele and provide an excellent standard of legal representation. We currently offer a work experience placement as a component of Practical Legal Training (PLT). Please note this is an unpaid position. We are seeking candidates who are passionate, motivated and hardworking to do the placement with our Criminal Law Team. The successful candidate will receive mentorship from highly experienced Principal Criminal Lawyer, and guidance from friendly support staff.   Additionally, that candidate will have an opportunity to observe the Principal Criminal Lawyer appear in court and highly experienced members of Counsel and King’s Counsel from time to time. This is an invaluable opportunity to experience criminal law practice in a friendly and supportive environment. To apply for this role, please email...

Purpose of position The Associate is part of a team assisting a Judge in the day to day management of Chambers and Court. The role of the Associate is to manage chambers and to supervise the Deputy Associate. The Judge, in whose chambers this position is located, exercises the Court's family law jurisdiction. This position involves no exposure to general federal law matters. Key Responsibilities and Duties Day-to-day running of chambers including responding to enquiries. Supervise the work of the deputy associate. Assist the Judge to manage the docket by preparing and managing matters waiting for hearing. Ensure the court’s case management system is up-to-date and assist the Judge in the preparation of orders and typing of judgments. Maintain court related relationships with various external stakeholders. Contribute to organisational forums working for better working practices. Other duties as required Selection Criteria...

Gordon Legal's commitment to social justice is at the forefront of everything we do. We seek an experienced, passionate, dedicated personal injury lawyer to join our Workers' compensation team full-time. Please only apply if you have 1 – 3 years of experience in personal injury law (Workers' compensation) in any position, i.e. Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Law Clerk, etc. Job tasks and responsibilities Building and managing a portfolio of workers' compensation matters, the successful candidate will have passion for this area of law and provide exceptional client service; Providing comprehensive legal advice to new and existing clients; Representing clients in settlement conferences, mediations and court hearings; Drafting correspondence, briefs and other legal documents; and Engaging in business development by building relationships with health professionals, trade unions and community organisations. Skills and experience The successful candidate will...

Stephens Lawyers and Consultants (‘SLC’) is a boutique commercial and intellectual property law firm located in Collins Street, Melbourne ) - http://www.stephens.com.au/  ;     We currently have an opening for a Legal Practice Experience Placement and invite eligible College of Law students seeking commercial/consumer law and intellectual property experience in a Melbourne law firm, to apply for this LPE Placement.   Students wishing to apply for an LPE Placement with us should ideally have completed an Intellectual Property subject as part of their law degree - and a Bio-medical/Pharmacology or Science degree (in addition to law) will be highly regarded.   Graduates completing a placement at Stephens Lawyers & Consultants will have the opportunity to apply for a Junior Lawyer role with us.     Eligible and interested students can apply by emailing to us ( recruitment@stephens.com.au ) a cover letter accompanied by a copy of their CV and a Transcript...