106 jobs found in australia

The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) is looking for enthusiastic, energetic and forward-thinking junior lawyers who have experience or knowledge of, and aptitude for, criminal law. As a Federal Prosecutor (FP), you are keen to accelerate your skills and experience through undertaking the unique, rewarding, and diverse work of the CDPP. Ideally, you have a strong academic record, enjoy collaborating as a member of a team, and embrace new ways of working in a digitally enabled workplace. You may also have had exposure to prosecutions or criminal law, have worked in a commercial litigation practice, or have been a judge’s associate and are seeking a role in which you can apply this experience to progress your career. Working under the guidance of your Prosecution Team Leader, you will assess routine and more complex briefs from investigative agencies, liaise with agencies on drafting of charges and provision of general advice and appear in court on matters....

This position is ideally suited to a law graduate who is looking to complete their 75 days’ work experience on a volunteer basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background and a confident disposition. Excellent communication skills are essential for this role. This position will include extensive training and mentoring from senior, experienced lawyers. Please note this is an unpaid position. If you are open-minded about this position, it will be a great opportunity for self-development, you will be in a position to see an immigration law firm develop and grow, and your keenness and ability to contribute will be appreciated. You must be committed and willing to complete your internship with us as there are opportunities for employment. Applicant requirements: Law student; Passionate about the law; Great thinking, writing, and analytical skills. outgoing; Involved in social and extracurricular activities; Ability to keep calm under...

An opportunity has arisen for a Final Year Law Student with an interest in property and commercial law to join our team based in the city office. The Firm: ABP Lawyers is a boutique CBD based firm practising predominantly in property and commercial law. Criteria: * Proficiency in Mandarin will be an advantage * Bachelor of Law final year student * Interest in commercial and property law * Prior experience in an office environment particularly at a law firm will be an advantage * Have excellent communication skills * Must be self-motivating, take initiative and have excellent attention to detail * Able to work within a team environment and autonomously when required * Availability to work a minimum of 3 days per week Duties: * Drafting correspondences to clients * Preparing invoices and cost agreements * Drafting letters, agreements, and other documentation * Meeting with clients and other legal practitioners *...

Chamberlains Law Firm is currently seeking a   Lawyer   to join our   Insurance and Dispute Litigation Team   in   Sydney. Why Should You Apply? This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the Chamberlain's team. Chamberlains is a nationally awarded full-service firm with a real difference and great culture. You will have access to some of the most specialised and highly awarded legal Directors in the country and have the opportunity to be an important part of a dynamic and growing firm. About the Role: We are looking for a Lawyer to join our Sydney office. Ideally candidates will have at least 2 years' experience. We are looking for a candidate to progress their career to the next level and who are ready to hit the ground running. You will have excellent mentoring from highly experienced team members who will assist you with your career development. We aim to provide a balance of supervision and autonomy to allow you to develop as quickly...

Justice Connect’s Homeless Law is Victoria’s specialist free legal service for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We are currently recruiting part-time Practical Legal Training students (2-3 days per week), for a minimum of 50 days total, in our Melbourne office. You’ve finished your degree, and you’re nearly ready to start your legal career, but there’s a final step: practical legal training.   With Justice Connect, you can do your training and make a real difference in people’s lives. Sharpen your skills while working to help people facing disadvantage and contribute to a cause you’re passionate about — access to justice.   It’s also a great way to meet new people, gain practical experiences, and develop career-related professional skills and networks with a respected and established legal charity.    Our Practical Legal Training (PLT) placements will provide you with practical and procedural legal...

EXPERIENCED FAMILY LAWYER [3+ years PAE in Family Law] Future Family Law is looking for an experienced Family Lawyer to join their family law team. Along with the Practice Manager, another Solicitor, and an administrative officer - you will bring your family law experience, and passion for family law to join the busy team as a lawyer and future team leader. You will have worked in family law for at least 3 years since admission and hold an unrestricted practicing certificate.    It is essential that you have a passion for supporting family law clients and have decided that family law is for you.  You are required to be empathetic and client service-focused in your practice. You must be comfortable in dealing with high conflict disputes and difficult parties in a way that is both calming, resolution focused, and strategic.   This role is an opportunity to become a team leader and you must be comfortable having full autonomy to run your...

Chamberlains Law Firm  is currently seeking a  Law Graduate  to join our  Building and Construction Team  in  Sydney .   Why Should You Apply? This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of the Chamberlain's team. Chamberlains is a nationally awarded full-service firm with a real difference and great culture. You will have access to some of the most specialised and highly awarded legal Directors in the country and have the opportunity to be an important part of a dynamic and growing firm.   About the Role: We are looking for a Law Graduate to join our fast-growing Sydney office. Ideally candidates will have at least 1 year experience in a law firm.   You will have excellent mentoring from highly experienced team members who will assist you with your career development. We aim to provide a balance of supervision and autonomy to allow you to develop as quickly as possible.   Training in these areas...

Full time Law graduate/Junior Solicitor position and part time paralegal position in busy boutique law firm located in the Sydney CBD specialising in Local Government and Planning Law in the Land and Environment Court of NSW. The successful candidates will have the opportunity to be exposed to this specialist area of law from a leader in the field and will also work in conjunction with a number of paralegal support staff.  

Position Status: Volunteer   Position Reports to: This position is ultimately accountable to the Centre Director/Principal Solicitor, however direct supervision is provided by the solicitor/tenant advocate working with the volunteer.   Primary Responsibilities: The Practical Legal Training Volunteer provides general assistance to legal centre staff as defined in the position duties. A commitment of 2-3 days per week is required.   Role and context of Position CTBMCLC provides access to justice through the provision of legal and tenancy services, including community legal education, particularly for people who are disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances. The position is based in Katoomba and outreach to other locations may be required as directed.   Position Duties include: Conducting intake and assisting solicitors/tenant advocates in responding to callers seeking legal/tenancy advice...

Job Type:   Part Time Level:  Penultimate Year Student, Graduate - Pre Admission We are a busy and dynamic law firm located in Sydney CBD.  We are seeking candidates to fill PLT placement positions and Law Students looking for work experience in our team.  If you are seeking to move to the next stage of your career within a law firm which provides a positive, supportive work environment, and values your hard work, this is the firm for you. You will be providing legal, clerical and administrative support to our solicitors and undertake legal research and paralegal duties under supervision. The position offers wide exposure to a range of legal matters including general litigation, commercial law, criminal law, family law, debt recovery, migration law as well as conveyancing and lease matters. The roles will enable you to develop your skills and knowledge and provide an excellent foundation for your future practice in law. Preference will be given to candidates...

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and dedicated law student to join our firm for a Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement. This role offers exposure to various practice areas, including property and commercial law, litigation, family law, and Wills & Estate Planning. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience. Responsibilities will include conducting legal research and analysis, preparing documents, and providing clerical support to our lawyers. We are looking for a candidate who possesses the following qualities: Great attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Excellent computer and communication skills. Strong time management and organizational abilities. Commitment to training, with availability to work at least 3 days per week. We are pleased to offer a travel and meal allowance to support you during your PLT placement. Upon completion of the PLT, there is potential for a...

The Firm: Thomas Martin Lawyers is a boutique strata specialist law firm based in Sydney, providing legal services in the areas of strata, building defects, property and commercial law. Our organisation is focused on providing quality and client-based solutions and building quality relationships with our clients. The Role: We are currently offering an unpaid PLT placement to recently graduated law students. Successful candidate will be working two to three days a week with our Partners.  However, it may result in an employment offer. Key Duties In this role, your daily duties may include: - Drafting general correspondence (e.g. brief to experts and barristers) - Liaising with clients - Reviewing cases and articles and preparing summaries - Legal research - Administrative duties such as filing, printing and scanning Key Skills/Experience: The successful applicant will ideally possess the following: - Excellent verbal and written communication...

YFX Lawyers is a boutique law firm located in the heart of Auburn CBD. We currently offer a PLT placement with an opportunity to extend to a part time/full time role for the right candidate.  Office hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm What we offer: PLT work experience under principal lawyer Opportunity to be offered a full-time or part-time junior solicitor role. You will need: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent attention to detail Strong work ethic Eager to learn with a ‘can-do’ attitude Ability to work autonomously as well as a team player Ability to manage administrative tasks effectively The ability to speak Mandarin language will be an advantage How to Apply: To apply, please send your resume and covering letter together with your academic transcript to info@yfxlawyers.com.au   Application to info@yfxlawyers.com.au (No telephone inquiry)

Commercial and property law firm looking for ambitious, bright and motivated graduates for Practical Legal Training.  Our property practice includes conveyancing (acting for vendor and purchaser), commercial/retail leasing (acting for lessor and lessee), and development projects (acting for property developers in large-scale off-the-plan sales).  Our commercial practice includes business purchase & sale transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and providing advice to all kinds. 

A fast-paced boutique suburban law firm seeking a junior lawyer that is recently admitted to practise law in Western Australia or has up to 2 years experience post admission. At BMS LAW our clients come to us for that high performing boutique law firm service. Our clients expect nothing less than exceptional, and we strive to deliver nothing less than that. Our clients range from high-net worth individuals to mid-sized companies. Our matters range from out-of-court to in-court disputes to drafting simple wills. There is no simple or easy day at BMS LAW. The right candidate is someone who possesses grit, intelligence, common sense and has fantastic communication skills. This individual may not be the best law student during law school, but is definitely the one who isn’t shy to take up challenging tasks and is also the one who is always asking the questions when others don’t. The right candidate will be provided with ongoing training and support to become an...

ABP Lawyers is a boutique CBD based firm practising predominantly in property , commercial law and Wills & Estates . Sydney , NSW, Australia Details An opportunity has arisen for a Graduate or Final Year Law Student with an interest in property and commercial law to join our team based in the city office. Criteria: Proficiency in Mandarin will be an advantage Bachelor of Law or equivalent graduate or junior lawyer Interest in commercial and property law Prior experience in an office environment particularly at a law firm will be an advantage Have excellent communication skills Must be self-motivating, take initiative and have excellent attention to detail Able to work within a team environment and autonomously when required Availability to work a minimum of 4 days per week Duties: Drafting correspondences to clients Preparing invoices and cost agreements Drafting letters, agreements, and other...

Yarra Ranges Victoria Location Full Time $45,000 to $50,000   We are a young law firm with a focus on Wills and Estates with the intention of moving into conveyancing and property law within the next year. We pride ourselves on providing quality service to our clients in an approachable and simplified manner. We offer our clients a unique at home service where we meet with our clients in the comfort of their own home or workplace.   We are looking for a graduate lawyer to join our small team and work directly with our Principal Lawyer, Tahli. The position will initially be based at our home in the Upper Yarra Valley area, with the role transitioning into working from home with some travel to clients. We understand the importance of and encourage work / life balance.   This role will suit a recently admitted lawyer with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and great attention to detail. No experience necessary.   The position...

Westlink Legal holds general law practices in Sydney CBD in Australia, i.e., it covers civil and criminal matters. Westlink Legal offers a wide range of civil law services including but not limited to the merge and acquisition, commerce (franchise and licensing), company law, IP & trademarks, debt recovery as well as family law, property and conveyancing, immigration, employment, etc. Some of our staffs are dual jurisdictional qualified lawyers, i.e., they qualified in Australia and mainland China. The position is suitable for law students who is studying in law degree or practical legal training. The selected applicant will posses the following skills: Strong written and communication skills in both English and Mandarin; File management skill Advanced MS Office Suite skills Be available to work at least 2 days per week The role is a voluntary position with minimum 60 days requirement.  Please send you resume with no more than 1 page cover page to:...

Firm Description: Mooney & Kennedy Solicitors is a long-established small Sydney CBD firm located next to the Family Law Courts, District Court and Downing Centre. The firm practices in civil matters, including conveyancing, wills & probate, litigation and family law. Job Description: Paralegal. Your job will involve both administrative and legal tasks. Administrative tasks include organising client folders, preparing itemised bills and taking phone calls. Legal tasks include drafting correspondence, preparing contracts and leases, preparing applications for Probate and legal research under supervision. As you obtain experience you will be expected to perform these tasks under less supervision. As a Paralegal, your responsibilities include: Conduct legal research, drafting correspondence, briefing barristers, assisting in the preparation of advice and administrative work. Assist with legal administrative work in civil litigation encompassing family...

Job Description A dynamic legal practice in the Sydney CBD now has a vacancy for PLT replacement. The position is suitable for law graduates or undergraduate students that are interested in gaining practical experience. The selected candidate will be expected to a variety of matters including family law, employment law, wills and estates, commercial law, conveyancing, leasing, sale and purchase of assets, civil litigation and variety more. The role is of supporting nature and may involve the following duties: Filing and billing via LEAP; Attending client interviews and internal discussions; Answering incoming calls; Communicate and liaise with clients and external parties; Assist with reviewing, drafting and amending legal documents for all areas of the law; and Provide general administrative assistance and clerical support to the solicitors.   Prospects There is opportunity for this position to grow into a full-time solicitor...