About Us
Joseph G. Capogreco & Associates is a boutique, family-run law firm based in Petersham. The firm is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive working environment in which team members can develop their legal skills and professional experience.
An opportunity is available for a motivated law graduate or final-year law student to complete the practical work experience component of their Practical Legal Training with the firm.
About the Placement
The successful applicant will work closely with the firm’s lawyers and gain supervised, hands-on experience across a range of legal matters, including [conveyancing and property law/litigation/family law/wills and estates/other practice areas].
The placement is intended to provide practical exposure to legal practice and assist the successful applicant in satisfying the work experience requirements of an approved PLT program, subject to confirmation by their PLT provider.
Key Responsibilities
Under appropriate supervision, the successful applicant may assist with:
- drafting and reviewing contracts, legal correspondence and other documents;
- conducting legal research and preparing written summaries;
- undertaking property, company and other relevant searches;
- assisting with conveyancing and property transactions, including preparing and reviewing transaction documents;
- preparing chronologies, briefs, file notes and matter summaries;
- assisting with due diligence, disclosure and document management;
- attending client conferences, court proceedings, settlements or negotiations as an observer, where appropriate;
- liaising professionally with clients, solicitors, agents and other stakeholders;
- maintaining electronic and physical files and updating matter records; and
- performing general administrative tasks associated with legal practice.
About You
Applicants should:
- be completing, or have completed, an LLB, JD or equivalent recognised Australian law qualification;
- be enrolled in, or eligible to enrol in, an approved PLT program;
- require practical legal work experience as part of their pathway to admission;
- possess strong legal research, drafting and written communication skills;
- demonstrate excellent attention to detail and sound organisational skills;
- communicate professionally and respectfully with clients and colleagues;
- be able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines;
- demonstrate initiative, reliability and a willingness to learn; and
- work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer
- supervised practical legal experience in a boutique firm;
- mentoring and guidance from experienced legal practitioners;
- exposure to day-to-day legal practice and client matters;
- opportunities to develop legal drafting, research and file-management skills;
- a supportive, collaborative and inclusive workplace; and
- the opportunity to build professional skills in preparation for admission.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit:
- a current curriculum vitae;
- a cover letter outlining their interest in the placement and relevant experience;
- their availability and preferred commencement date.
