Law Graduate / Practical Legal Training Placement
Condon Legal is seeking a motivated law graduate who wishes to complete the practical placement component of their Practical Legal Training (PLT) in a law firm.
Key Duties
The successful candidate’s duties will include:
- Performing general administrative duties, including filing, answering telephone calls, photocopying and maintaining office records.
- As experience is gained, assisting with:
- drafting legal documents; and
- legal research.
- Interviewing designated clients and maintaining regular contact with them.
- Subject to the candidate’s experience, the Principal may provide opportunities to seek leave to appear in criminal and family law proceedings.
Desired Attributes
We are seeking a PLT student who:
- Demonstrates a strong work ethic and commitment to the role.
- Works effectively as part of a team.
- Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Has a positive, proactive and “can-do” attitude.
- Is prepared, when reasonably necessary, to work additional days or hours.
- Is organised, reliable and able to take initiative.
- Maintains a professional standard of presentation and appropriate corporate attire.
- Is courteous, respectful and professional in all interactions.
- Is capable of working independently on general legal and administrative tasks when required.
Placement Requirements
Applicants must:
- Be available to work at least three days per week, Monday to Friday, between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm. Flexibility regarding working days to accommodate the office roster will be highly regarded.
- Be currently enrolled in a recognised PLT program. Applicants who are close to admission will be preferred.
- Be seeking to complete the practical placement requirements of their PLT.
This is an unpaid vocational placement for the purpose of completing PLT requirements. Subject to the firm’s needs and the candidate’s performance, there may be an opportunity for paid employment at a later stage.
Graduate - Pre-admission, Post-admission, Any level
