19 jobs found in sydney

We are a busy CBD based legal firm seeking a “switched on” law clerk, about to graduate or recently graduated lawyer 4 – 5 days per week to assist the Partner in relation to inter alia, research, document production, court attendances, liasing with clients and other support duties/tasks on an ad hock basis. The successful applicant must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be highly organised, dilligent, team player, possess good common sense and be prepared to use his/her ‘intellectual input’ when given a task or work request.  Our main areas of practice are commercial litigation, building and constructions and strata law.   Salary is commensurate with experience. We offer flexible hours and a professional and friendly work environment email CV to: shereen@watsonandwatson.com.au

About Us Hyde Park Lawyers is a firm based next to the Supreme Court of New South Wales. The firm's practice areas include Commercial Law, Property Law, Family Law, Criminal Defence, and Migration Law.  Job Role: We are currently seeking to employ a PLT student to assist the principal solicitor. This position is on a part time basis with a minimum requirement of working 3 days per week. About you Duties will include, but not limited to: Conducting legal research; Draft correspondences； Assisting in litigation matters; Assisting in conveyancing matters; Document and file management; Preparing documents for delivery, scanning and post; and Lodgement of documents at relevant governmental authorities. You must possess the following qualities: Good level of Mandarin is essential; Be punctual and have excellent attention to detail; Possess a can-do and proactive attitude; Be able to work...

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for PLT Student in Boutique Sydney CBD Law Firm 🌟 Are you a passionate and dedicated PLT student volunteer seeking valuable hands-on experience in the world of law? If so, we have a remarkable opportunity for you at our boutique law firm in the heart of Sydney's CBD. We specialise in various areas, including conveyancing, family law, wills & estates, and general commercial work, making us a diverse and dynamic place to kickstart your legal career. Position: PLT Student Volunteer Availability: Minimum one day per week. Start date: Now 📌 About Us: We take pride in our commitment to delivering excellence in legal services and nurturing the next generation of legal professionals. As a PLT student volunteer, you will have the chance to immerse yourself in the daily operations of a reputable law firm and gain firsthand experience working alongside experienced solicitors. Key Responsibilities: Provide essential support for general...

Dong & Partners is a specialised litigation practice located in World Square, Sydney NSW. The principal is a multilingual accredited family law specialist admitted as a solicitor/barrister in Australia, United States and New Zealand. We have an opportunity for a pre-admission PLT to join our practice, we are looking for someone who: Is competitive and interested in litigation; Has high level of attention to detail; Is keen to develop their legal knowledge and career under the tutelage of a multilingual accredited family law specialist; Is Mandarin speaking; and Able to work at least 2 days a week. As a pre-admission PLT your job would be to: Assist the principal to prepare matters for hearing; Conduct due diligence; Correspond with solicitors and clients; and Do other general administrative tasks. This is an unpaid PLT placement position that will lead to paid paralegal/junior solicitor position for the right candidate in...

Commencing immediately, Sebastian De Brennan (barrister) is seeking an enthusiastic PLT student to work 3-4 days per week. Chambers based at Martin Place, Sydney CBD. Students with an interest in criminal, human rights, inquests, administrative, employment, family and migration law preferred. Responsibilities include legal research, proof reading, working on pro bono matters, file review and drafting chronologies on legal matters, summarising briefs of evidence, general administrative duties, sitting in on interviews with clients and solicitors, drafting content for submissions and articles, follow-up of client matters, and attending court with barristers and solicitors from time to time. In particular, the successful candidate will be working substantially on a 45 year old case that has been reopened in the Supreme Court of NSW involving alleged wrongful convictions of six men. The role will require attendance at Chambers, at Court (periodically), as well as the...

Perez Varela Lawyers Pty Ltd. Specialises in providing assistance and advice to a high-end and celebrity client base on specific practice areas, mainly in the area of Immigration. The firm specialises in providing assistance and advice to clients on specific practice areas, including Entertainment and Music Law, Immigration, Intellectual Property, and Civil Litigation. Due to expansion, we have opened two position programs. The driven and enthusiastic Applicant will assist with visa case management, clerical duties, and client management. The applicant must be available to start immediately and be open to working remotely. The applicant must have an outstanding personality, be eager to learn, competent, organised and creative. Relevant Experience is preferrable. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to progress to a contract role either on a casual basis part time or full time within a professional young team. We are proud of our reputation for being...

Berrigan Doube Lawyers is a boutique law firm with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. We are known for our legal expertise and experience in the areas of Litigation, Business and Commercial, Banking and Finance, Owners Corporation, Employment, Property, Family and Migration We are currently seeking a PLT student to join our team in Sydney. As a PLT student, you will be working closely with our experienced lawyers in a variety of areas, including Employment, Property and Business/Commercial Law but principally in an employment law capacity. Duties include: Legal research; Drafting articles; Drafting legal documents and correspondence; Attending Court and Commissions; Filing Court documents; Liaising with clients; General administrative duties, and File management. The successful candidates will possess: A keen interest in Employment Law; Strong legal research and analytical skills; Excellent...

Our Firm Verde Lawyers is a law firm located in Sydney CBD. We specialise in Commercial Law, Family Law, Wills and Estates, Dispute Resolution and Migration Law. We have a strong reputation for being ethical and delivering high-quality work, and our client base includes both corporate and individual clients in Australia and based internationally.  We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and reliable individual for Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement to join our growing team. The Position We are currently offering a Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement to current and recently graduated law students. You will be working as part of a team of experienced solicitors and other support staff on matters involving contract law, commercial law, family law and migration law. You will be responsible for assisting in the drafting of legal documents, with guidance and mentorship from our experienced and friendly team. The Role Legal research; Reviewing and...

Junior Criminal Lawyer – Sydney Criminal Lawyers Location: Sydney, NSW Position: Full-time Experience: 0-2 years post-admission About Us: Sydney Criminal Lawyers is a highly respected and dynamic legal practice dedicated to providing exceptional legal representation in criminal law matters. We pride ourselves on our client-centred approach, legal expertise, and dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. We are seeking a passionate and motivated Junior Criminal Lawyer to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career lawyer looking to build their career in criminal law with a supportive and experienced team. Key Responsibilities: Represent clients in a wide range of criminal law matters, including summary and indictable offences. Appear in Local, District, and Children's Courts. Conduct Pleas, Hearings, Intruct in District and Supreme Court Trials, Section 14 Applications,...

MC Lawyers & Advisers is a successful and rapidly growing full service commercial law firm with offices in the heart of the Sydney CBD legal district. We are seeking to employ a law graduate in our Sydney Office as a Law Clerk in the first instance, and subsequently, as a Solicitor upon admission to the Supreme Court of New South Wales. The successful applicant will be mentored by one of our experienced practitioners and offered genuine career advancement based on merit and performance. The successful candidate will be highly motivated, have attention to detail and a willingness to learn and progress.  We offer excellent remuneration, commensurate with experience, and excellent opportunities for career growth. Don’t miss this chance to join a highly successful practice working performing a diverse and interesting range of class action work and commercial litigation. To apply, please forward a copy of your CV to mcakic@mclawyers.com.au. This is a full time paid...

About Varess Varess is an incorporated legal practice specialising in immigration law.   The Best Lawyers' Best Law Firms in Australia rankings, list Varess as a: Tier 1 firm in both Immigration Law and Human Rights Law for the Sydney market, making it one of only 2% of all Australian law firms to have received a regional ranking; and one of just 10 firms in Australia to receive a national ranking for Immigration Law, with only 0.4% of Australian law firms having received a national ranking across all practice areas. Services Experienced in all areas of Australian immigration law, the firm provides: visa, nomination and sponsorship application advice and assistance across all categories; representation and advice in relation to: (a) Administrative Review Tribunal ( ART ) matters; (b) judicial review proceedings in Australia's Federal Circuit and Family Court, Federal Court and High Court; and (c) immigration related criminal and civil penalty...

Pikes and Verekers Lawyers are seeking applications for a graduate lawyer, pre or post admission. Pikes and Verekers are a boutique law firm which specialise in planning and environment law and also have a general property/litigation/construction practice. We are currently seeking applicants for roles in planning & environment, property and general litigation. https://www.pvlaw.com.au/

Join Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia's leading independent law firm About us:  Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm. We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients’ most challenging issues. Why Corrs? We pride ourselves on meeting our clients needs in a culture characterised by excellence, commitment, collaboration and respect.  Our policies, practices and behaviours foster a safe and inclusive workplace, and we focus on creating opportunities and supporting a diverse workforce. Flexible working as standard –  we’ve established flexibility as standard business practice and an option for all our people. Wellbeing program  –We support the wellbeing of our people across areas including resilience, mental health, mindfulness, personal development, physical health and self-care. Diversity and...

About the company 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 in finding solutions. At Agape we position ourselves to be different to other firms in the industry, we keep our teams small to encourage growth and provide opportunity for everyone to step up to   make an impact in what we do. Our firm consists of 2 accredited specialists in immigration law and we are committed to our new talents and support the learning you need to grow.    The Position We are currently offering the quarterly intake for work experience placement as a component of Practical Legal Training (PLT). Succesful candidates will be offered a paid 14-week placement (>$60,000 PLUS Super per annum). Depending on individual growth and development during your placement at Agape, we are looking forward to discuss a...

ACME H & L Legal seeks a dedicated team player to join its busy firm as Practical Legal Trainee (PLT) /  Junior Lawyer.  These positions are available at our Sydney office.   PLT Position   ACME H & L Legal (Sydney office)   Responsibilities include drafting correspondence and emails, conducting legal research, photocopying and scanning and assisting our solicitors with other administrative and legal tasks. You will receive on the job training from our solicitors. This is an unpaid position. You must be available to work a minimum of 3 days per week.   PLT / Junior Lawyer Position   ACME H & L Legal (Sydney office)   1.Review and drafting legal documents. 2. Sound legal research and analytically skills; 3.Comprehensive legal knowledge, in particular knowledge in property law, lease, family matters.   We are a fast-growing busy law firm located at CBD Sydney. We are now...

EXC Law is a modern and progressive law firm based in the Sydney CBD practising primarily in employment law, commercial law, property, civil litigation, intellectual property, immigration and family law. We continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities. You will have the opportunity to work alongside with our experienced Principal Solicitor - Natalie Lim, together with our Special Counsel - James Cho, who is a former Deputy District Registrar of the Federal Court of Australia and Registrar of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia with extensive experience in resolving disputes (presiding in hearings or as registrar mediator) in a diverse range of practice areas, including industrial law, human rights and administrative law, corporations and insolvency law and intellectual property law. We are committed to inviting people from all walks of life to work with us and grow their careers in their own unique way. We are currently...

Elevate Your Career in Migration Law with EXC Law EXC Law, a forward-thinking and dynamic firm located in the heart of Sydney CBD, is seeking a talented and experienced migration lawyer or agent to join our exceptional team. If you have at least 4-5 years of experience and are looking to take your career to new heights, we want to hear from you. At EXC Law, we specialize in a range of practice areas, but we are particularly focused on expanding our immigration law practice. This is your chance to work on diverse and impactful cases that will challenge you and allow you to make a real difference in the lives of our clients. Working with us means being part of a team that values continuous learning and professional development. You'll work alongside some of the industry's most respected professionals, including our experienced Principal Solicitor, Natalie Lim, and Special Counsel, James Cho — whose extensive background includes service as a Deputy District Registrar...

As an expert Criminal Lawyer in Sydney and Special Counsel, Daniel provides his clients with the advice they need to navigate their criminal law proceedings and achieve the optimal and most just result. Through competence, integrity, authority and experience, our local legal team works with business entities, government institutions and mid to top-tier legal firms in Australia to provide advice across all aspects of Criminal Law. In addition, Daniel is also extremely well-versed in identifying several areas outside of Criminal Law that may affect a client or their case moving forward – making our firm highly sought-after throughout the industry.

About the Role MyVisa® is pleased to invite applications for our 2025 Summer Practical Legal Training (PLT) Program. This full-time, in-person opportunity will be based at our Sydney Pitt Street offices. The program kicks off in early January 2025, running for 60 working days, with an option to extend to 75 days. This unpaid vocational placement is ideal for law students seeking structured, hands-on experience for admission purposes. Program Structure:  • Stage 1: File construction, workflow management, and improving communication skills, including submission writing.  • Stage 2: Drafting visa applications, preparing Administrative Review Tribunal (ART) review applications, and filing Federal Court proceedings for judicial reviews of ART immigration decisions.  • Stage 3: Preparing invoices, managing fee collection, ceasing services for non-paying clients, and drafting submissions for visa cancellation revocations under Section 501 of the Migration Act 1958.  • Stage 4:...