Practical Legal Training / Student / Graduate Placement (Family Law)

Job Description

Job Description

Chakich Tysoe specialises in all aspects of family law. We are committed to supporting clients through life’s most challenging times with clarity, compassion, and confidence. We provide expert legal advice and representation in areas such as divorce, child custody and parenting arrangements, property and financial settlements, spousal maintenance, child support, family violence and restraining orders.

We are offering a Practical Legal Training placement on a casual basis (2-3 days per week preferred).

This opportunity is unpaid, with the potential to move to a paid role and/or graduate lawyer position.

 

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

  • Reviewing and summarising legal documents
  • Drafting correspondence and assisting in the preparation of legal documents
  • Preparing briefs to counsel (barristers)
  • Undertaking legal research
  • File management and matter administration
  • Filing and service of Court documents
  • Assisting with Court attendances
  • General office and legal administrative duties

Skills and Experience:

 

  • Punctual, reliable, and professionally presented
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Prior law firm experience is not essential
  • Suitable for current law students

 

Please send an application including:

  • A cover letter (including details of your general availability)
  • Your CV; and
  • Your most recent academic transcript.

Firm or Organisation Name

Chakich Tysoe

Contact Name

Caris Tysoe

Email Address

caris@ctfamilylaw.com.au

Telephone

(08) 6372 4004

Job Level

Law Student, Graduate - Pre-admission

Sector

Legal services

Country

Australia

State

Western Australia