PLT Candidate / Graduate Solicitor – Sydney CBD

Wentworth Lawyers & Partners

Location: Sydney CBD | Hybrid arrangements may be available
PLT Placement: 2–3 days per week, subject to College of Law PLT requirements
Graduate/Solicitor Position: Contract arrangements may be available for suitable candidates

About Wentworth Lawyers & Partners

Wentworth Lawyers & Partners is a Sydney CBD law firm acting for corporate and individual clients across a broad range of legal matters.

We are currently looking for a College of Law PLT candidate seeking genuine practical legal experience and direct exposure to client matters.

We are also interested in hearing from graduate or recently admitted solicitors who are looking to develop broad practical experience in a busy legal practice.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to work closely with experienced solicitors and a partner of the firm and to gain hands-on experience in the day-to-day conduct of legal matters.

For PLT candidates, the placement will provide supervised practical experience suitable for candidates completing their Practical Legal Training requirements, subject to the requirements of the College of Law.

Depending on current matters and your experience, you may assist with:

• Legal research and preparation of concise research memoranda

• Drafting letters, emails, file notes and other legal correspondence

• Preparing court and tribunal documents

• Reviewing evidence and preparing chronologies, indexes and document summaries

• Assisting with litigation and dispute resolution matters

• Reviewing and preparing contracts and other legal documents

• Preparing briefs and supporting material for court proceedings

• Client and matter administration

• General file management and progression of matters

Graduate and admitted solicitors may also have opportunities to communicate with clients, manage files under supervision and attend court or tribunal proceedings where appropriate.

Practice Areas

The firm's work may provide exposure to matters involving:

• Commercial and corporate law

• Commercial litigation and dispute resolution

• Employment law

• Property and commercial leasing

• Immigration and administrative law

• Wills and estates

• General commercial and private client advisory work

The exact mix will depend on the firm's current matters.

Who We Are Looking For

We would particularly like to hear from candidates who:

• Are currently undertaking PLT with the College of Law, or are eligible to commence their PLT placement

• Have strong written and spoken English

• Have excellent attention to detail

• Are reliable, organised and professional

• Have a genuine interest in legal practice and learning

• Are comfortable using Microsoft Word and working with PDF documents

• Can undertake legal research efficiently and communicate findings clearly

• Are proactive and willing to take responsibility for assigned work

Second-language skills are welcome but are not essential.

For graduate or solicitor applicants, admission in NSW, or anticipated admission shortly, is preferred.

What We Offer

For PLT candidates:

• Supervised PLT placement

• Direct partner supervision and mentoring

• Genuine exposure to real client matters

• Practical drafting, research and litigation experience

• Regular feedback on legal work

• Experience in the operation and management of a legal practice

• Reference or endorsement upon satisfactory completion of the placement

For graduate or admitted solicitors:

• Broad exposure across different areas of practice

• Opportunities to develop file-management and client-management skills

• Court and tribunal exposure where appropriate

• Direct mentoring and professional development

How to Apply

Please send:

• Your resume

• A short cover letter of no more than one page

• Your academic transcript (an unofficial copy is acceptable)

Please also indicate:

• Your current PLT status

• Your preferred commencement date

• The days you are available each week

• Whether you are applying for the PLT placement or Graduate/Solicitor position

Email: johnpark@wentworthlaw.com.au

Subject:
PLT Application – [Applicant Name]
or
Graduate/Solicitor Application – [Applicant Name]