North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated graduate or junior entry level lawyer with a focus on enhancing the lives of our clients to join our legal team on a permanent full time basis working in our Katherine Office.
You will hold, or be eligible to obtain a practising certificate in the Northern Territory. You will have the opportunity to be mentored by one of the most senior practitioners with 30 plus years post admission experience and will be working alongside an enthusiastic and dynamic team, delivering services to North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service clients.
You will have strong negotiation skills, well developed written and verbal communication skills, be able to work efficiently, both in a team and autonomously, and possess excellent time management and organisational skills. Additionally, you’ll have a sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture.
The successful candidate will be passionate about working with aboriginal people in a social services environment, providing best practice in family law and advocating for marginalised communities. Working collaboratively and developing rapport with a range of stakeholders including aboriginal people living in remote communities is required.
What's in it for you?
In return, we offer a safe and productive work environment as well as the opportunity to make a difference in our communities. The successful candidate will be provided with a mobile phone, surface pro, maximum travel allowance, Time off in Lieu, six weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave, uniform, extensive training and career development opportunities, on top of an attractive annual salary.
As a not-for-profit organisation all staff are entitled to salary sacrifice which will increase your take home pay.
All this while traveling to some of the most remote and picturesque places, the top end has to offer.
Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.
NAAFLS is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of cultural diversity. We employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs. For this reason Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Applications close Friday 30 November 2018 and must address the selection criteria which can be found at http://www.naafls.com.au/careers
If this role appeals and you have all or some the attributes above, please apply by emailing your cover letter addressing the selection criteria and resume to hr@naafls.com.au or phone 08 8923 8200 for further information.
Please note : It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must possess an Ochre Card (Working with Children Clearance), a National Criminal History Check (within 3 months) and a current Northern Territory manual driver’s licence or the ability to obtain one.
Nov 16, 2018
Full-time
North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated graduate or junior entry level lawyer with a focus on enhancing the lives of our clients to join our legal team on a permanent full time basis working in our Katherine Office.
You will hold, or be eligible to obtain a practising certificate in the Northern Territory. You will have the opportunity to be mentored by one of the most senior practitioners with 30 plus years post admission experience and will be working alongside an enthusiastic and dynamic team, delivering services to North Australian Aboriginal Family Legal Service clients.
You will have strong negotiation skills, well developed written and verbal communication skills, be able to work efficiently, both in a team and autonomously, and possess excellent time management and organisational skills. Additionally, you’ll have a sound knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture.
The successful candidate will be passionate about working with aboriginal people in a social services environment, providing best practice in family law and advocating for marginalised communities. Working collaboratively and developing rapport with a range of stakeholders including aboriginal people living in remote communities is required.
What's in it for you?
In return, we offer a safe and productive work environment as well as the opportunity to make a difference in our communities. The successful candidate will be provided with a mobile phone, surface pro, maximum travel allowance, Time off in Lieu, six weeks annual leave, 15 days personal leave, uniform, extensive training and career development opportunities, on top of an attractive annual salary.
As a not-for-profit organisation all staff are entitled to salary sacrifice which will increase your take home pay.
All this while traveling to some of the most remote and picturesque places, the top end has to offer.
Experience of working closely with and having a strong understanding of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander culture would be considered an advantage.
NAAFLS is an equal opportunity employer committed to the principles of cultural diversity. We employ people who reflect the diversity of our clients to ensure we can support each client's individual needs. For this reason Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
To Apply:
Applications close Friday 30 November 2018 and must address the selection criteria which can be found at http://www.naafls.com.au/careers
If this role appeals and you have all or some the attributes above, please apply by emailing your cover letter addressing the selection criteria and resume to hr@naafls.com.au or phone 08 8923 8200 for further information.
Please note : It is a requirement that prior to commencing in this role, you must possess an Ochre Card (Working with Children Clearance), a National Criminal History Check (within 3 months) and a current Northern Territory manual driver’s licence or the ability to obtain one.
Our Sydney office is currently recruiting a PLT student to work with our Public Interest Law team. As a PLT student with this service, you will develop practical and procedural legal experience and skills across various practice areas.
We are recruiting for a PLT student to work 2-5 days per week for a minimum of 50 days with a mid-December or mid-January start. Position will be advertised until filled.
Public Interest Law is a central part of Justice Connect’s strategy of delivering access to justice through pro bono. The Public Interest Law service makes referrals to pro bono lawyers on behalf of individuals experiencing disadvantage and organisations that assist them or where the matter is in the public interest.
Public Interest Law PLTs will undertake the following:
intake of new telephone enquiries
taking information and communicating with clients
file management: maintaining accurate client information
providing supervised legal information to clients
supporting the work of Public Interest Law projects, including communicating with lawyers, case workers, courts/tribunals
drafting correspondence and referral memoranda
legal research, analysis and problem solving
The Justice Connect Sydney office is located in the Sydney CBD. This is an unpaid position.
Applications will be assessed on a demonstrated interest in and commitment to not-for-profit organisations and the community sector.
To be eligible for this position, you must:
have completed a law degree
be currently completing professional legal education to gain admission to practice (ie: through College of Law or equivalent institution)
be prepared to attend Justice Connect at least two days per week for a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training
not yet be admitted to practice
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be open until filled.
How to Apply:
Applications should comprise of a single Word or PDF document including; a cover letter and CV.
Please ensure your cover letter includes:· your available start date, your preferred days, how many days placement you can commit to and the details of your GDLP provider.
Applications should be emailed to plt.recruitment@justiceconnect.org.au as a single Word or PDF file including “PLT Application – Public Interest Law - Sydney” in the email subject line.
Nov 16, 2018
Part-time
Our Sydney office is currently recruiting a PLT student to work with our Public Interest Law team. As a PLT student with this service, you will develop practical and procedural legal experience and skills across various practice areas.
We are recruiting for a PLT student to work 2-5 days per week for a minimum of 50 days with a mid-December or mid-January start. Position will be advertised until filled.
Public Interest Law is a central part of Justice Connect’s strategy of delivering access to justice through pro bono. The Public Interest Law service makes referrals to pro bono lawyers on behalf of individuals experiencing disadvantage and organisations that assist them or where the matter is in the public interest.
Public Interest Law PLTs will undertake the following:
intake of new telephone enquiries
taking information and communicating with clients
file management: maintaining accurate client information
providing supervised legal information to clients
supporting the work of Public Interest Law projects, including communicating with lawyers, case workers, courts/tribunals
drafting correspondence and referral memoranda
legal research, analysis and problem solving
The Justice Connect Sydney office is located in the Sydney CBD. This is an unpaid position.
Applications will be assessed on a demonstrated interest in and commitment to not-for-profit organisations and the community sector.
To be eligible for this position, you must:
have completed a law degree
be currently completing professional legal education to gain admission to practice (ie: through College of Law or equivalent institution)
be prepared to attend Justice Connect at least two days per week for a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training
not yet be admitted to practice
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be open until filled.
How to Apply:
Applications should comprise of a single Word or PDF document including; a cover letter and CV.
Please ensure your cover letter includes:· your available start date, your preferred days, how many days placement you can commit to and the details of your GDLP provider.
Applications should be emailed to plt.recruitment@justiceconnect.org.au as a single Word or PDF file including “PLT Application – Public Interest Law - Sydney” in the email subject line.
Legal Aid NSW (Fairfield, Parramatta, Blacktown, Penrith and Sutherland) are seeking applications from recent graduates for Practical Legal Training (PLT) placements. Applicants must expressly address the Selection Criteria set out below in their applications.
Legal Aid NSW is a state-wide organisation providing legal services to socially and economically disadvantaged people across NSW. We deliver legal services in most areas of criminal, family and civil law. Our services are provided through our Central Sydney office and 22 regional offices. Legal Aid NSW employs over 1000 staff. Legal Aid NSW offices are open between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Legal Aid NSW is committed to supporting and encouraging students who are dedicated to assisting disadvantaged clients, to gain their training as lawyers to meet their practical legal training obligations, by offering voluntary practical legal training within the Fairfield office of Legal Aid NSW.
The volunteer PLT placements contributes to the delivery of legal services, including extensive experience researching, attending training (where available), taking instructions, preparing written advice, advocacy and preparing documentation. PLT placements will also assist solicitors with complex matters and litigation, where there is a grant of aid. This includes preparing briefs to counsel and assisting in court proceedings. PLT placements will also contribute to policy, law reform and training (community legal education).
Placements commence: from Late November and December 2018
Applications
Applicants are required to work a minimum of 3 days per week for 65 days.
The application should include the following; your CV, a cover letter (addressing the selection criteria), most recent academic transcript.
Your application is to be completed and lodged on or before the closing date by emailing the application to: plt.wsu@legalaid.nsw.gov.au .
Selection Criteria
Recent graduate;
Demonstrated understanding of the issues facing socially and economically disadvantaged people, including an understanding of the barriers facing disadvantaged clients accessing legal services and a keen interest in social justice;
Good communication skills (both written & verbal);
Good telephone manner and an ability to deal effectively with Legal Aid clients;
Sound time-management and organisational skills;
Legal research skills;
Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively as part of a team;
Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities
Please Apply by 26 November 2018
Nov 13, 2018
Full-time
Legal Aid NSW (Fairfield, Parramatta, Blacktown, Penrith and Sutherland) are seeking applications from recent graduates for Practical Legal Training (PLT) placements. Applicants must expressly address the Selection Criteria set out below in their applications.
Legal Aid NSW is a state-wide organisation providing legal services to socially and economically disadvantaged people across NSW. We deliver legal services in most areas of criminal, family and civil law. Our services are provided through our Central Sydney office and 22 regional offices. Legal Aid NSW employs over 1000 staff. Legal Aid NSW offices are open between 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Legal Aid NSW is committed to supporting and encouraging students who are dedicated to assisting disadvantaged clients, to gain their training as lawyers to meet their practical legal training obligations, by offering voluntary practical legal training within the Fairfield office of Legal Aid NSW.
The volunteer PLT placements contributes to the delivery of legal services, including extensive experience researching, attending training (where available), taking instructions, preparing written advice, advocacy and preparing documentation. PLT placements will also assist solicitors with complex matters and litigation, where there is a grant of aid. This includes preparing briefs to counsel and assisting in court proceedings. PLT placements will also contribute to policy, law reform and training (community legal education).
Placements commence: from Late November and December 2018
Applications
Applicants are required to work a minimum of 3 days per week for 65 days.
The application should include the following; your CV, a cover letter (addressing the selection criteria), most recent academic transcript.
Your application is to be completed and lodged on or before the closing date by emailing the application to: plt.wsu@legalaid.nsw.gov.au .
Selection Criteria
Recent graduate;
Demonstrated understanding of the issues facing socially and economically disadvantaged people, including an understanding of the barriers facing disadvantaged clients accessing legal services and a keen interest in social justice;
Good communication skills (both written & verbal);
Good telephone manner and an ability to deal effectively with Legal Aid clients;
Sound time-management and organisational skills;
Legal research skills;
Demonstrated ability to work co-operatively as part of a team;
Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities
Please Apply by 26 November 2018
Central Coast Community Legal Centre (CCCLC) is seeking full-time or part-time volunteers wishing to complete their practical legal training in a busy generalist practice that provides free legal services to people living, working or studying on the Central Coast. These are unpaid positions.
You must:
Have completed or be close to completing College of Law, or its equivalent at a participating university;
Ideally be able to work at least 2 days a week and
Attend a compulsory two-day General Orientation and Intake Training.
Scheduled 2019 orientation dates are:
18 th and 19 th February 2019
29 th and 30 th April 2019
1 st July and 2 nd July 2019
2 nd and 3 rd September 2019
4 th and 5 th November 2019
Applications aimed for particular orientation dates should be submitted at least three weeks prior to allow interviews to take place. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and assessed on relevant skills as well as a demonstrated interest in and commitment to not-for-profit organisations and the community sector. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates who live on the Central Coast and candidates who want to complete at least 45 days with CCCLC.
Email your resume and academic transcript to contact@centralcoastclc.org.au
During your placement with CCCLC you can expect to be exposed to a wide range of legal matters, including debt, fines, family, employment, discrimination, motor vehicle accidents, Apprehended Violence Orders and more!
You will gain experience in providing legal information and referral services by telephone, interviewing clients, attending outreach locations, drafting legal letters and court documents, undertaking legal research, developing community legal education materials, engaging in community development and participating in systemic advocacy.
Based in Wyong NSW, CCCLC provides free legal advice to homeless people at Coast Shelter in Gosford; to disadvantaged people at Toukley Neighbourhood Centre and to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders at Mingaletta at Umina and Yerin - Elanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Centre at Wyong. We advise unrepresented litigants in Traffic and AVO matters at Wyong Local Court and operate a Children’s Court Assistance Scheme at Wyong, Woy Woy and Broadmeadow Children’s Courts.
Become a part of our friendly and committed team of volunteers who work together to provide access to justice to the people who really need it most on the Central Coast
Nov 08, 2018
Part-time
Central Coast Community Legal Centre (CCCLC) is seeking full-time or part-time volunteers wishing to complete their practical legal training in a busy generalist practice that provides free legal services to people living, working or studying on the Central Coast. These are unpaid positions.
You must:
Have completed or be close to completing College of Law, or its equivalent at a participating university;
Ideally be able to work at least 2 days a week and
Attend a compulsory two-day General Orientation and Intake Training.
Scheduled 2019 orientation dates are:
18 th and 19 th February 2019
29 th and 30 th April 2019
1 st July and 2 nd July 2019
2 nd and 3 rd September 2019
4 th and 5 th November 2019
Applications aimed for particular orientation dates should be submitted at least three weeks prior to allow interviews to take place. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and assessed on relevant skills as well as a demonstrated interest in and commitment to not-for-profit organisations and the community sector. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates who live on the Central Coast and candidates who want to complete at least 45 days with CCCLC.
Email your resume and academic transcript to contact@centralcoastclc.org.au
During your placement with CCCLC you can expect to be exposed to a wide range of legal matters, including debt, fines, family, employment, discrimination, motor vehicle accidents, Apprehended Violence Orders and more!
You will gain experience in providing legal information and referral services by telephone, interviewing clients, attending outreach locations, drafting legal letters and court documents, undertaking legal research, developing community legal education materials, engaging in community development and participating in systemic advocacy.
Based in Wyong NSW, CCCLC provides free legal advice to homeless people at Coast Shelter in Gosford; to disadvantaged people at Toukley Neighbourhood Centre and to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders at Mingaletta at Umina and Yerin - Elanor Duncan Aboriginal Health Centre at Wyong. We advise unrepresented litigants in Traffic and AVO matters at Wyong Local Court and operate a Children’s Court Assistance Scheme at Wyong, Woy Woy and Broadmeadow Children’s Courts.
Become a part of our friendly and committed team of volunteers who work together to provide access to justice to the people who really need it most on the Central Coast
Justice Connect is a community legal centre, delivering access to justice through pro bono to people experiencing disadvantage and the community organisations that support them.
We currently have positions available to work with our specialist legal service Not-for-profit Law, based in our Sydney CBD office, commencing as soon as possible.
Not-for-profit Law provides free and low-cost legal assistance to not-for-profit community organisations around Australia.
As a PLT student within NFP Law, you will receive training and supervision and will gain experience in working with not-for-profit clients with a broad range of legal needs. You will have the opportunity to participate in:
taking instructions from clients (not-for-profit organisations)
assisting lawyers to assess enquiries for eligibility
drafting legal information resources, letters and referral documents
conducting legal research
referring matters to Justice Connect member law firms and barristers, and
assisting with the preparation of training materials and attending training sessions (where there are suitable training sessions running during the placement).
We are looking for applicants who:
have completed or are close to completing the College of Law Practical Legal Training program, or an equivalent program at another institution
can volunteer 3 or more days a week, and
undertake a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training at Justice Connect.
PLT placements at Justice Connect are unpaid positions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply.
Applications will be assessed on a demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, not-for-profit organisations and the community sector.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be open until filled.
How to Apply:
Applications should comprise of a single Word or PDF document including; a cover letter and CV.
Please ensure your cover letter includes:
your available start date
your preferred days
how many days of placement you can commit to, and
the details of your GDLP provider.
Applications should be emailed to plt.recruitment@justiceconnect.org.au as a single Word or PDF file including ' PLT Application - Not-for-profit Law - Sydney ' in the subject line.
Nov 05, 2018
Part-time
Justice Connect is a community legal centre, delivering access to justice through pro bono to people experiencing disadvantage and the community organisations that support them.
We currently have positions available to work with our specialist legal service Not-for-profit Law, based in our Sydney CBD office, commencing as soon as possible.
Not-for-profit Law provides free and low-cost legal assistance to not-for-profit community organisations around Australia.
As a PLT student within NFP Law, you will receive training and supervision and will gain experience in working with not-for-profit clients with a broad range of legal needs. You will have the opportunity to participate in:
taking instructions from clients (not-for-profit organisations)
assisting lawyers to assess enquiries for eligibility
drafting legal information resources, letters and referral documents
conducting legal research
referring matters to Justice Connect member law firms and barristers, and
assisting with the preparation of training materials and attending training sessions (where there are suitable training sessions running during the placement).
We are looking for applicants who:
have completed or are close to completing the College of Law Practical Legal Training program, or an equivalent program at another institution
can volunteer 3 or more days a week, and
undertake a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training at Justice Connect.
PLT placements at Justice Connect are unpaid positions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply.
Applications will be assessed on a demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, not-for-profit organisations and the community sector.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be open until filled.
How to Apply:
Applications should comprise of a single Word or PDF document including; a cover letter and CV.
Please ensure your cover letter includes:
your available start date
your preferred days
how many days of placement you can commit to, and
the details of your GDLP provider.
Applications should be emailed to plt.recruitment@justiceconnect.org.au as a single Word or PDF file including ' PLT Application - Not-for-profit Law - Sydney ' in the subject line.
Our Melbourne office is currently recruiting PLT students to work with our Homeless Law and Seniors Law Service. PLT students receive on-the-job legal training and supervision, providing valuable experience to set you up for your legal career.
We are recruiting for PLT students in 2018 and on an ongoing basis. Starting dates will vary. Working a minimum of 3 days per week, for a minimum of 50 days. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Homeless Law and Seniors Law are two dynamic legal teams at Justice Connect delivering access to justice through pro bono. Homeless Law provides legal assistance to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, specialising in tenancy, infringements, guardianship and administration law and credit and debt. Seniors Law is a legal service for older Victorians, specialising in elder abuse and other legal issues associated with ageing.
Through the PLT placement, you will have the opportunity to participate in:
Intake of new telephone enquiries;
taking instructions and communicating with clients;
assessing matters for clinic appointments and drafting letters;
file management: inputting and maintaining accurate client information and communications;
delivering supervised legal information to clients;
supporting the work of the lawyers (internal and secondee lawyers) by communicating with lawyers, case workers and court and tribunal staff, and drafting correspondence and referral memoranda;
legal research, analysis and problem solving; and
team meetings.
Applications will be assessed on relevant skills and experience as well as a demonstrated interest in and commitment to not-for-profit organisations and the community sector.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply.
The Justice Connect Melbourne office is located in the Melbourne CBD. This is an unpaid position.
You must:
Be enrolled in, or have completed College of Law, or its equivalent at a participating university;
Be able to work at least 3 days a week; and
Undertake a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training at Justice Connect.
For information on what to expect from your placement, please go to https://justiceconnect.org.au/get-involved/practical-legal-training/
How to Apply:
Applications should comprise of a single Word or PDF document including; a cover letter and CV.
Please ensure your cover letter includes:
· your available start date, your preferred days, how many days placement you can commit to and the details of your GDLP provider.
Applications should be emailed to plt.recruitment@justiceconnect.org.au as a single Word or PDF file including “PLT Application – Homeless Law & Seniors Law” in the email subject line.
Nov 05, 2018
Part-time
Our Melbourne office is currently recruiting PLT students to work with our Homeless Law and Seniors Law Service. PLT students receive on-the-job legal training and supervision, providing valuable experience to set you up for your legal career.
We are recruiting for PLT students in 2018 and on an ongoing basis. Starting dates will vary. Working a minimum of 3 days per week, for a minimum of 50 days. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Homeless Law and Seniors Law are two dynamic legal teams at Justice Connect delivering access to justice through pro bono. Homeless Law provides legal assistance to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, specialising in tenancy, infringements, guardianship and administration law and credit and debt. Seniors Law is a legal service for older Victorians, specialising in elder abuse and other legal issues associated with ageing.
Through the PLT placement, you will have the opportunity to participate in:
Intake of new telephone enquiries;
taking instructions and communicating with clients;
assessing matters for clinic appointments and drafting letters;
file management: inputting and maintaining accurate client information and communications;
delivering supervised legal information to clients;
supporting the work of the lawyers (internal and secondee lawyers) by communicating with lawyers, case workers and court and tribunal staff, and drafting correspondence and referral memoranda;
legal research, analysis and problem solving; and
team meetings.
Applications will be assessed on relevant skills and experience as well as a demonstrated interest in and commitment to not-for-profit organisations and the community sector.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply.
The Justice Connect Melbourne office is located in the Melbourne CBD. This is an unpaid position.
You must:
Be enrolled in, or have completed College of Law, or its equivalent at a participating university;
Be able to work at least 3 days a week; and
Undertake a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training at Justice Connect.
For information on what to expect from your placement, please go to https://justiceconnect.org.au/get-involved/practical-legal-training/
How to Apply:
Applications should comprise of a single Word or PDF document including; a cover letter and CV.
Please ensure your cover letter includes:
· your available start date, your preferred days, how many days placement you can commit to and the details of your GDLP provider.
Applications should be emailed to plt.recruitment@justiceconnect.org.au as a single Word or PDF file including “PLT Application – Homeless Law & Seniors Law” in the email subject line.
Our Court Programs team is currently recruiting PLT students to work at our Melbourne and Sydney offices to help us provide unbundled legal services to the missing middle - unrepresented litigants who do not qualify for Legal Aid and cannot afford private legal assistance.
The Court Programs team currently operates the Self Representation Service in the Federal Courts in Victoria, Tasmania, NSW and the ACT and the Domestic Building Legal Service in VCAT. We will soon pilot self-representation services in the Supreme and County Courts of Victoria. The Court Programs team delivers pro bono services with assistance of volunteer lawyers from Justice Connect’s member law firms and members of the Victorian Bar.
As a PLT student with Court Programs, you can develop practical and procedural legal experience and skills across various jurisdictions and practice areas, including employment law, bankruptcy, human rights, judicial review and domestic building disputes. Further information is available at https://justiceconnect.org.au/how-we-help/
We have placements to commence in November 2018, December 2018 and January 2019 to work at least 2 days a week, minimum of 50 days. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Through the PLT placement, you will have the opportunity to:
Take detailed instructions from help-seekers over the phone and in person regarding legal matters
Assist staff in the Federal Court based office (in Melbourne or Sydney) and take instructions from drop in help-seekers
Undertake legal research relevant to client matters and assist with the preparation of briefs for volunteers
Sit in, observe and take notes during client appointments with volunteer lawyers and/or barristers
Review and organise client documents
Contact clients to schedule and confirm appointments
Observe proceedings at the Federal Courts, and VCAT if your placement is in Melbourne
Support and shadow the Court Programs paralegals, lawyers and manager
Assist with developing precedents and legal information factsheets
Applications will be assessed on relevant skills and experience as well as a demonstrated interest in and commitment to access to justice.
The Justice Connect Melbourne and Sydney offices are located in the CBD and Court Programs has satellite offices located at the courts. This is an unpaid position.
You must:
Have completed or be close to completing College of Law, or its equivalent at a participating university;
Able to work at least 2 days a week; and
Undertake a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training at Justice Connect.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be open until filled.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply: Applications should comprise of a single Word or PDF document including; a cover letter and CV.
Please ensure your cover letter includes: · your available start date, your preferred days, how many days placement you can commit to and the details of your GDLP provider.
Applications should be emailed to plt.recruitment@justiceconnect.org.au as a single Word or PDF file including 'PLT Application – Court Programs- Sydney/Melbourne' in the email subject line.
Nov 05, 2018
Part-time
Our Court Programs team is currently recruiting PLT students to work at our Melbourne and Sydney offices to help us provide unbundled legal services to the missing middle - unrepresented litigants who do not qualify for Legal Aid and cannot afford private legal assistance.
The Court Programs team currently operates the Self Representation Service in the Federal Courts in Victoria, Tasmania, NSW and the ACT and the Domestic Building Legal Service in VCAT. We will soon pilot self-representation services in the Supreme and County Courts of Victoria. The Court Programs team delivers pro bono services with assistance of volunteer lawyers from Justice Connect’s member law firms and members of the Victorian Bar.
As a PLT student with Court Programs, you can develop practical and procedural legal experience and skills across various jurisdictions and practice areas, including employment law, bankruptcy, human rights, judicial review and domestic building disputes. Further information is available at https://justiceconnect.org.au/how-we-help/
We have placements to commence in November 2018, December 2018 and January 2019 to work at least 2 days a week, minimum of 50 days. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Through the PLT placement, you will have the opportunity to:
Take detailed instructions from help-seekers over the phone and in person regarding legal matters
Assist staff in the Federal Court based office (in Melbourne or Sydney) and take instructions from drop in help-seekers
Undertake legal research relevant to client matters and assist with the preparation of briefs for volunteers
Sit in, observe and take notes during client appointments with volunteer lawyers and/or barristers
Review and organise client documents
Contact clients to schedule and confirm appointments
Observe proceedings at the Federal Courts, and VCAT if your placement is in Melbourne
Support and shadow the Court Programs paralegals, lawyers and manager
Assist with developing precedents and legal information factsheets
Applications will be assessed on relevant skills and experience as well as a demonstrated interest in and commitment to access to justice.
The Justice Connect Melbourne and Sydney offices are located in the CBD and Court Programs has satellite offices located at the courts. This is an unpaid position.
You must:
Have completed or be close to completing College of Law, or its equivalent at a participating university;
Able to work at least 2 days a week; and
Undertake a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training at Justice Connect.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be open until filled.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply: Applications should comprise of a single Word or PDF document including; a cover letter and CV.
Please ensure your cover letter includes: · your available start date, your preferred days, how many days placement you can commit to and the details of your GDLP provider.
Applications should be emailed to plt.recruitment@justiceconnect.org.au as a single Word or PDF file including 'PLT Application – Court Programs- Sydney/Melbourne' in the email subject line.
A volunteer placement with Salvos Legal Humanitarian offers you a unique opportunity to:
Gain “hands on” experience in criminal, family and refugee and migration law and day-to-day case management in a best practice environment;
Develop your foundational legal skills through active mentoring from our respected staff team;
Gain 4 months experience towards your unrestricted practicing certificate in a social justice context;
Participate in our internal CLE program, earning a minimum of 5 CLE points during your 4 month internship;
Benefit from our staff well-being program, which supports both professional and personal development;
Join an innovative, energetic and friendly team in a boutique firm
You…
To secure this exciting opportunity you will need to be a solicitor with a genuine interest in humanitarian law, and a commitment to volunteering full-time for four months. You will have strong communication and time-management skills, proven interpersonal skills including the ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds, and a desire to learn from more experienced practitioners while making an integral contribution to your team.
If you are an energetic and flexible lawyer with a heart for social justice, then you may well be the right person to join this team.
To apply, please forward your CV together with a one-page cover letter to:
Rebecca Cannell Volunteer & Education Coordinator volunteercoordinator@salvoslegal.com.au
Nov 05, 2018
Full-time
A volunteer placement with Salvos Legal Humanitarian offers you a unique opportunity to:
Gain “hands on” experience in criminal, family and refugee and migration law and day-to-day case management in a best practice environment;
Develop your foundational legal skills through active mentoring from our respected staff team;
Gain 4 months experience towards your unrestricted practicing certificate in a social justice context;
Participate in our internal CLE program, earning a minimum of 5 CLE points during your 4 month internship;
Benefit from our staff well-being program, which supports both professional and personal development;
Join an innovative, energetic and friendly team in a boutique firm
You…
To secure this exciting opportunity you will need to be a solicitor with a genuine interest in humanitarian law, and a commitment to volunteering full-time for four months. You will have strong communication and time-management skills, proven interpersonal skills including the ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds, and a desire to learn from more experienced practitioners while making an integral contribution to your team.
If you are an energetic and flexible lawyer with a heart for social justice, then you may well be the right person to join this team.
To apply, please forward your CV together with a one-page cover letter to:
Rebecca Cannell Volunteer & Education Coordinator volunteercoordinator@salvoslegal.com.au
Salvos Legal is currently looking for PLT students or solicitors (volunteers) to assist our Partners and staff in a broad range of property work including commercial and retail leasing, sales and purchase and general property advice matters for clients such as government, banks and national agencies.
The successful candidate will possess:
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Good attention to detail and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with pressure to deliver work to high standards and tight deadlines
Ability to serve legal clients with a high level of skill, initiative, discretion and judgment
Team player with energy, flexibility and integrity
Applicants must be available Monday to Friday during business hours and willing to make a minimum commitment of four months from the date of commencement. This is a volunteer position.
In return, Salvos Legal offers lawyers a unique learning opportunity through “hands-on” experience in an award-winning law firm, combined with active mentoring from our highly respected staff team.
Testimonials from previous interns:
“Salvos Legal provided an excellent placement for my PLT.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed the culture and work at Salvos Legal and would highly recommend an internship at Salvos Legal to others.”
“The work was diverse, interesting, challenging and rewarding.”
“The high calibre of the training, together with the integrity and professionalism of the supervisors, provides an excellent grounding for graduate solicitors and a benchmark for future development.”
Nov 05, 2018
Full-time
Salvos Legal is currently looking for PLT students or solicitors (volunteers) to assist our Partners and staff in a broad range of property work including commercial and retail leasing, sales and purchase and general property advice matters for clients such as government, banks and national agencies.
The successful candidate will possess:
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Good attention to detail and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment with pressure to deliver work to high standards and tight deadlines
Ability to serve legal clients with a high level of skill, initiative, discretion and judgment
Team player with energy, flexibility and integrity
Applicants must be available Monday to Friday during business hours and willing to make a minimum commitment of four months from the date of commencement. This is a volunteer position.
In return, Salvos Legal offers lawyers a unique learning opportunity through “hands-on” experience in an award-winning law firm, combined with active mentoring from our highly respected staff team.
Testimonials from previous interns:
“Salvos Legal provided an excellent placement for my PLT.”
“I thoroughly enjoyed the culture and work at Salvos Legal and would highly recommend an internship at Salvos Legal to others.”
“The work was diverse, interesting, challenging and rewarding.”
“The high calibre of the training, together with the integrity and professionalism of the supervisors, provides an excellent grounding for graduate solicitors and a benchmark for future development.”
We currently have placement opportunities. We would prefer applicants to commit to a 3 days per week over a 3 month period (preferably 4/5 days per week when completing PLT requirements).
About the organisation: The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre provides free legal services to people affected by, and those most at risk of, HIV and Hep C (HCV) on HIV/HCV related legal matters.
We deal with a range of HIV/Hep C related legal issues including -
Immigration
Discrimination
Insurance/Superannuation
Estate planning
Social Security
Criminal
Family
Position Description: Volunteers perform a variety of day-to-day tasks including -
client intake
delivery of legal advice under the direct supervision of a solicitor;
drafting of advices, submissions, applications to courts & tribunals
maintaining accurate files and legal records
casework and client interviews under directions from Solicitors;
general administrative work
researching legal and administrative procedures;
Essential criteria:
sensitivity to people affected by HIV and Hep C
sensitivity towards clients from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTI community, Sex Workers, and persons with disabilities
Ability to work fairly independently and with quick instructions. Proactively working on files allocated to you. (All work is supervised and monitored by Solicitors)
ability to work under pressure
basic computer skills
ability to work in a small team/open office environment
Send in your brief resume and cover letter indicating the number of days and specific days you will be able to work for to vikas@halc.org.au
Oct 31, 2018
Part-time
We currently have placement opportunities. We would prefer applicants to commit to a 3 days per week over a 3 month period (preferably 4/5 days per week when completing PLT requirements).
About the organisation: The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre provides free legal services to people affected by, and those most at risk of, HIV and Hep C (HCV) on HIV/HCV related legal matters.
We deal with a range of HIV/Hep C related legal issues including -
Immigration
Discrimination
Insurance/Superannuation
Estate planning
Social Security
Criminal
Family
Position Description: Volunteers perform a variety of day-to-day tasks including -
client intake
delivery of legal advice under the direct supervision of a solicitor;
drafting of advices, submissions, applications to courts & tribunals
maintaining accurate files and legal records
casework and client interviews under directions from Solicitors;
general administrative work
researching legal and administrative procedures;
Essential criteria:
sensitivity to people affected by HIV and Hep C
sensitivity towards clients from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds, the LGBTI community, Sex Workers, and persons with disabilities
Ability to work fairly independently and with quick instructions. Proactively working on files allocated to you. (All work is supervised and monitored by Solicitors)
ability to work under pressure
basic computer skills
ability to work in a small team/open office environment
Send in your brief resume and cover letter indicating the number of days and specific days you will be able to work for to vikas@halc.org.au
We currently have positions available to work with our specialist legal service Not-for-profit Law, based in our Melbourne office, minimum 3 days per week, starting November.
Not-for-profit Law provides free and low-cost legal assistance to not-for-profit community organisations around Australia.
As a Practical Legal Training (PLT) student within NFP Law, you will receive training and supervision with the opportunity to participate in:
Taking instructions from clients (not-for-profit organisations);
Legal research and the preparation of materials for the NFP website;
Assisting the Duty Lawyer to assess matters for assistance;
Drafting advice and referral documents; and
Assisting with the preparation of training materials and attending training sessions.
Applications will be assessed on a demonstrated interest in and commitment to not-for-profit organisations and the community sector.
Melbourne office is located in the Melbourne CBD. This is an unpaid position.
You must:
have commenced or completed your Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP) at College of Law or an equivalent institution;
be able to attend the office 3 or more days a week
undertake a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training at Justice Connect.
Applications will be assessed on a demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, not-for-profit organisations and the community sector.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be open until filled.
How to Apply:
Applications should comprise of a single Word or PDF document including; a cover letter and CV.
Please ensure your cover letter includes:
your available start date
your preferred days
how many days of placement you can commit to, and
the details of your GDLP provider.
Applications should be emailed to plt.recruitment@justiceconnect.org.au as a single Word or PDF file including 'PLT Application - Not-for-profit Service - Melbourne' in the subject line.
Oct 30, 2018
Part-time
We currently have positions available to work with our specialist legal service Not-for-profit Law, based in our Melbourne office, minimum 3 days per week, starting November.
Not-for-profit Law provides free and low-cost legal assistance to not-for-profit community organisations around Australia.
As a Practical Legal Training (PLT) student within NFP Law, you will receive training and supervision with the opportunity to participate in:
Taking instructions from clients (not-for-profit organisations);
Legal research and the preparation of materials for the NFP website;
Assisting the Duty Lawyer to assess matters for assistance;
Drafting advice and referral documents; and
Assisting with the preparation of training materials and attending training sessions.
Applications will be assessed on a demonstrated interest in and commitment to not-for-profit organisations and the community sector.
Melbourne office is located in the Melbourne CBD. This is an unpaid position.
You must:
have commenced or completed your Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (GDLP) at College of Law or an equivalent institution;
be able to attend the office 3 or more days a week
undertake a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training at Justice Connect.
Applications will be assessed on a demonstrated interest in, and commitment to, not-for-profit organisations and the community sector.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the positions will be open until filled.
How to Apply:
Applications should comprise of a single Word or PDF document including; a cover letter and CV.
Please ensure your cover letter includes:
your available start date
your preferred days
how many days of placement you can commit to, and
the details of your GDLP provider.
Applications should be emailed to plt.recruitment@justiceconnect.org.au as a single Word or PDF file including 'PLT Application - Not-for-profit Service - Melbourne' in the subject line.
Salvos Legal Humanitarian is an award-winning, pro-bono law firm which provides free legal services to some of the most vulnerable and marginalised members of our communities. Owned and operated by the Salvation Army, Salvos Legal Humanitarian is fully funded by Salvos Legal – a parallel social enterprise law firm specialising in commercial and property law. This unique social enterprise model has enabled Salvos Legal Humanitarian to act for free in over 20,000 matters to date.
Salvos Legal Humanitarian is offering volunteer internships to Solicitors looking to gain experience in the firm’s areas of practice (in particular criminal and immigration law). Interns assist the Partner and Associate in work undertaken for our clients, all on a pro bono basis. We offer lawyers a unique learning opportunity through “hands-on” experience in an award-winning law firm, combined with active mentoring from our highly respected staff team.
The successful candidate will possess:
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills;
Good attention to detail and time management skills;
Ability to serve legal clients with a high level of skill, initiative, discretion and judgment;
Team player with energy, flexibility and integrity;
Proven ability to work with clients from diverse cultural-linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds;
Admitted (or eligible for admission) to practice in the state of Victoria.
Applicants must be available at least three days a week (days to be negotiated) during business hours and willing to make a minimum commitment of four months.
Oct 26, 2018
Part-time
Salvos Legal Humanitarian is an award-winning, pro-bono law firm which provides free legal services to some of the most vulnerable and marginalised members of our communities. Owned and operated by the Salvation Army, Salvos Legal Humanitarian is fully funded by Salvos Legal – a parallel social enterprise law firm specialising in commercial and property law. This unique social enterprise model has enabled Salvos Legal Humanitarian to act for free in over 20,000 matters to date.
Salvos Legal Humanitarian is offering volunteer internships to Solicitors looking to gain experience in the firm’s areas of practice (in particular criminal and immigration law). Interns assist the Partner and Associate in work undertaken for our clients, all on a pro bono basis. We offer lawyers a unique learning opportunity through “hands-on” experience in an award-winning law firm, combined with active mentoring from our highly respected staff team.
The successful candidate will possess:
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills;
Good attention to detail and time management skills;
Ability to serve legal clients with a high level of skill, initiative, discretion and judgment;
Team player with energy, flexibility and integrity;
Proven ability to work with clients from diverse cultural-linguistic and socio-economic backgrounds;
Admitted (or eligible for admission) to practice in the state of Victoria.
Applicants must be available at least three days a week (days to be negotiated) during business hours and willing to make a minimum commitment of four months.
Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS)
Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
The Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) seeks a dedicated person to join its team of committed human rights lawyers as a Practical Legal Trainee (students who hold a law degree and who are undertaking a course for practical admission as a lawyer). There are multiple positions available in our Randwick office, and our Outreach Service offices.
Responsibilities include research, drafting statements, observing and assisting with client appointments, accompanying lawyers to client meetings and DIBP interviews and variousother administrative and legal tasks. You will receive on-the-job training and supervision.
You will have had previous volunteer experience and be able to demonstrate a commitment to human rights and social justice, an understanding of the issues that affect people seeking asylum, and a capacity to problem-solve. You will have administrative and organisational experience, and have the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders in a confident and a respectful manner. You will also need initiative and a sense of humour.
These are unpaid positions.
About RACS:
RACS is an independent community legal centre with a vision of a world where people seeking asylum and refugees who seek Australia's protection are able to live their lives with dignity, security, family unity and freedom. RACS provides free, specialist legal services for people seeking asylum and refugees.Through individual advice sessions, community education and public advocacy, RACS strives to ensure that individuals and families at risk of persecution gain access to equal and fair representation before the law. Requirements: You must also be enrolled in, or about to enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at College of Law or the equivalent at a participating university. It would be preferable if you are available to work a minimum of 3 or 4 days per week. We have a required minimum of 60 days.
Application Procedure:
To apply, please email a cover letter setting out your interest in working at RACS and your suitability for the role, along with a current resume to nzablocki@collaw.edu.au . Please include how many days per week you can commit to and when you are available to start. Please note shortlisted candidates may also be required to attend an interview.
RACS values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) backgrounds and people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTI communities.
Jul 03, 2018
Part-time
The Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) seeks a dedicated person to join its team of committed human rights lawyers as a Practical Legal Trainee (students who hold a law degree and who are undertaking a course for practical admission as a lawyer). There are multiple positions available in our Randwick office, and our Outreach Service offices.
Responsibilities include research, drafting statements, observing and assisting with client appointments, accompanying lawyers to client meetings and DIBP interviews and variousother administrative and legal tasks. You will receive on-the-job training and supervision.
You will have had previous volunteer experience and be able to demonstrate a commitment to human rights and social justice, an understanding of the issues that affect people seeking asylum, and a capacity to problem-solve. You will have administrative and organisational experience, and have the ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders in a confident and a respectful manner. You will also need initiative and a sense of humour.
These are unpaid positions.
About RACS:
RACS is an independent community legal centre with a vision of a world where people seeking asylum and refugees who seek Australia's protection are able to live their lives with dignity, security, family unity and freedom. RACS provides free, specialist legal services for people seeking asylum and refugees.Through individual advice sessions, community education and public advocacy, RACS strives to ensure that individuals and families at risk of persecution gain access to equal and fair representation before the law. Requirements: You must also be enrolled in, or about to enrol in the Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice at College of Law or the equivalent at a participating university. It would be preferable if you are available to work a minimum of 3 or 4 days per week. We have a required minimum of 60 days.
Application Procedure:
To apply, please email a cover letter setting out your interest in working at RACS and your suitability for the role, along with a current resume to nzablocki@collaw.edu.au . Please include how many days per week you can commit to and when you are available to start. Please note shortlisted candidates may also be required to attend an interview.
RACS values diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) backgrounds and people from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) backgrounds and LGBTI communities.
Central Coast Community Legal Centre
Wyong NSW, Australia
Central Coast Community Legal Centre (CCCLC) is seeking full-time or part-time volunteers wishing to complete their practical legal training in a busy generalist practice that provides free legal services to people living, working or studying on the Central Coast. These are unpaid positions.
You must:
Have completed or be close to completing College of Law, or its equivalent at a participating university;
Ideally be able to work at least 2 days a week and
Attend a compulsory two-day General Orientation and Intake Training.
Scheduled 2018 orientation dates are:
30 th April and 1 st May 2018
2 nd July and 3 rd July 2018
3 rd and 4 th September 2018
5 th and 6 th November 2018
Applications aimed for particular orientation dates should be submitted at least three weeks prior. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and assessed on relevant skills as well as a demonstrated interest in and commitment to not-for-profit organisations and the community sector. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates who live on the Central Coast and candidates who want to complete at least 45 days with CCCLC.
Email your resume and academic transcript to contact@centralcoastclc.org.au
During your placement with CCCLC you can expect to be exposed to a wide range of legal matters, including debt, fines, family, employment, discrimination, motor vehicle accidents, Apprehended Violence Orders and more!
You will gain experience in providing legal information and referral services by telephone, interviewing clients, attending outreach locations, drafting legal letters and court documents, undertaking legal research, developing community legal education materials, engaging in community development and participating in systemic advocacy.
Based in Wyong NSW, CCCLC provides free legal advice to homeless people at Coast Shelter in Gosford; to disadvantaged people at Toukley Neighbourhood Centre and to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders at Mingaletta at Umina. We advise unrepresented litigants in Traffic and AVO matters at Wyong Local Court and operate a Children’s Court Assistance Scheme at Wyong, Woy Woy and Broadmeadow Children’s Courts.
Become a part of our friendly and committed team of volunteers who work together to provide access to justice to the people who really need it most on the Central Coast
Apr 06, 2018
Part-time
Central Coast Community Legal Centre (CCCLC) is seeking full-time or part-time volunteers wishing to complete their practical legal training in a busy generalist practice that provides free legal services to people living, working or studying on the Central Coast. These are unpaid positions.
You must:
Have completed or be close to completing College of Law, or its equivalent at a participating university;
Ideally be able to work at least 2 days a week and
Attend a compulsory two-day General Orientation and Intake Training.
Scheduled 2018 orientation dates are:
30 th April and 1 st May 2018
2 nd July and 3 rd July 2018
3 rd and 4 th September 2018
5 th and 6 th November 2018
Applications aimed for particular orientation dates should be submitted at least three weeks prior. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and assessed on relevant skills as well as a demonstrated interest in and commitment to not-for-profit organisations and the community sector. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to candidates who live on the Central Coast and candidates who want to complete at least 45 days with CCCLC.
Email your resume and academic transcript to contact@centralcoastclc.org.au
During your placement with CCCLC you can expect to be exposed to a wide range of legal matters, including debt, fines, family, employment, discrimination, motor vehicle accidents, Apprehended Violence Orders and more!
You will gain experience in providing legal information and referral services by telephone, interviewing clients, attending outreach locations, drafting legal letters and court documents, undertaking legal research, developing community legal education materials, engaging in community development and participating in systemic advocacy.
Based in Wyong NSW, CCCLC provides free legal advice to homeless people at Coast Shelter in Gosford; to disadvantaged people at Toukley Neighbourhood Centre and to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders at Mingaletta at Umina. We advise unrepresented litigants in Traffic and AVO matters at Wyong Local Court and operate a Children’s Court Assistance Scheme at Wyong, Woy Woy and Broadmeadow Children’s Courts.
Become a part of our friendly and committed team of volunteers who work together to provide access to justice to the people who really need it most on the Central Coast
We are looking for a trainee PLT student to complete PLT placement in a legal environment with exposure to challenging matters, including litigation, property and family law. Please apply directly to tatiana.stack@ss-lawyers.com with a copy of your CV and cover letter. Thank you.
Nov 16, 2018
Part-time
We are looking for a trainee PLT student to complete PLT placement in a legal environment with exposure to challenging matters, including litigation, property and family law. Please apply directly to tatiana.stack@ss-lawyers.com with a copy of your CV and cover letter. Thank you.
Position Description
AHL Legal is looking for entry-level Lawyers and PLT students with strong interests to work in our busy and expanding firm in Sydney CBD, Campsie or Burwood Office.
We have been providing PLT opportunities to countless law graduates who intended to seek admission to practice in Australia in our multi-located offices.
The role
You will be part of a team that assists senior lawyers to provide a full range of services across a number of areas of the law, including:
Litigation
Commercial General
Family
Criminal
Immigration
Property
In AHL Legal, the largest Chinese practice in Australia, successful candidates may have greater opportunities to assist Senior Solicitors in Supreme Court litigation cases and gain cross-border legal service experiences.
Duties will include, but not limited to:
Prepare applications, affidavits, statements and other types of Court documentation;
Conducting legal research;
Handling legal documentation, file administration and tracking;
Assisting Solicitors to liaise with clients and other professionals;
To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following:
Business professional fluency in Chinese at minimum
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with sound attention to detail
Outstanding time management skills
Ability to work well within a team and autonomously
Be comfortable liaising and building relationships with customers
On Offer
This is a opportunity for the right candidate to develop key legal and professional skills and build a springboard to a career in the legal profession.
Allowances applied for your travel and lunch costs.
To apply/More Information
Please forward your resume and a one-page cover letter to hr@ahllegal.com
All telephone enquiries to Human Resources on 02 9267 6060.
For more information about AHL Legal, visit: www.ahllegal.com
Nov 16, 2018
Part-time
Position Description
AHL Legal is looking for entry-level Lawyers and PLT students with strong interests to work in our busy and expanding firm in Sydney CBD, Campsie or Burwood Office.
We have been providing PLT opportunities to countless law graduates who intended to seek admission to practice in Australia in our multi-located offices.
The role
You will be part of a team that assists senior lawyers to provide a full range of services across a number of areas of the law, including:
Litigation
Commercial General
Family
Criminal
Immigration
Property
In AHL Legal, the largest Chinese practice in Australia, successful candidates may have greater opportunities to assist Senior Solicitors in Supreme Court litigation cases and gain cross-border legal service experiences.
Duties will include, but not limited to:
Prepare applications, affidavits, statements and other types of Court documentation;
Conducting legal research;
Handling legal documentation, file administration and tracking;
Assisting Solicitors to liaise with clients and other professionals;
To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following:
Business professional fluency in Chinese at minimum
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with sound attention to detail
Outstanding time management skills
Ability to work well within a team and autonomously
Be comfortable liaising and building relationships with customers
On Offer
This is a opportunity for the right candidate to develop key legal and professional skills and build a springboard to a career in the legal profession.
Allowances applied for your travel and lunch costs.
To apply/More Information
Please forward your resume and a one-page cover letter to hr@ahllegal.com
All telephone enquiries to Human Resources on 02 9267 6060.
For more information about AHL Legal, visit: www.ahllegal.com
Position Description
AHL Legal is looking for entry-level Lawyers and PLT students with strong interests to work in our busy and expanding firm in Melbourne Office.
We have been providing PLT opportunities to countless law graduates who intended to seek admission to practice in Australia in our multi-located offices.
The role
You will be part of a team that assists senior lawyers to provide a full range of services across a number of areas of the law, including:
Litigation
Commercial General
Family
Criminal
Immigration
Property
In AHL Legal, the largest Chinese practice in Australia, successful candidates may have greater opportunities to assist Senior Solicitors in Supreme Court litigation cases and gain cross-border legal service experiences.
Duties will include, but not limited to:
Prepare applications, affidavits, statements and other types of Court documentation;
Conducting legal research;
Handling legal documentation, file administration and tracking;
Assisting Solicitors to liaise with clients and other professionals;
To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following:
Business professional fluency in Chinese at minimum
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with sound attention to detail
Outstanding time management skills
Ability to work well within a team and autonomously
Be comfortable liaising and building relationships with customers
On Offer
This is an opportunity for the right candidate to develop key legal and professional skills and build a springboard to a career in the legal profession.
Allowances applied for your travel and lunch costs.
To apply/More Information
Please forward your resume and a one-page cover letter to hr@ahllegal.com
For more information about AHL Legal, visit: www.ahllegal.com
Nov 16, 2018
Part-time
Position Description
AHL Legal is looking for entry-level Lawyers and PLT students with strong interests to work in our busy and expanding firm in Melbourne Office.
We have been providing PLT opportunities to countless law graduates who intended to seek admission to practice in Australia in our multi-located offices.
The role
You will be part of a team that assists senior lawyers to provide a full range of services across a number of areas of the law, including:
Litigation
Commercial General
Family
Criminal
Immigration
Property
In AHL Legal, the largest Chinese practice in Australia, successful candidates may have greater opportunities to assist Senior Solicitors in Supreme Court litigation cases and gain cross-border legal service experiences.
Duties will include, but not limited to:
Prepare applications, affidavits, statements and other types of Court documentation;
Conducting legal research;
Handling legal documentation, file administration and tracking;
Assisting Solicitors to liaise with clients and other professionals;
To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following:
Business professional fluency in Chinese at minimum
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with sound attention to detail
Outstanding time management skills
Ability to work well within a team and autonomously
Be comfortable liaising and building relationships with customers
On Offer
This is an opportunity for the right candidate to develop key legal and professional skills and build a springboard to a career in the legal profession.
Allowances applied for your travel and lunch costs.
To apply/More Information
Please forward your resume and a one-page cover letter to hr@ahllegal.com
For more information about AHL Legal, visit: www.ahllegal.com
AHL Legal is looking for PLT students or Law Graduate with strong interests to work in our busy and expanding firm in Shanghai Office during your summer vacation and winter vacation. If you are looking for an overseas experience or you happened to be in Shanghai during vacation, this internship could be beneficial to you where you can get exposed to an overseas branch of an Australian law practice. It would be a good opportunity to gain cross-border legal experience, especially with Chinese backgroud clientele.
The role
You will be part of a team that assists senior lawyers to provide a full range of services across a number of areas of the law, including:
Commercial General
Family
Immigration
Property
In AHL Legal, the largest Chinese practice in Australia, successful candidates may have greater opportunities to assist Senior Solicitors in Supreme Court litigation cases and gain cross-border legal service experiences.
Duties will include, but not limited to:
Prepare applications, affidavits, statements and other types of Court documentation;
Conducting legal research;
Handling legal documentation, file administration and tracking;
Assisting Solicitors to liaise with clients and other professionals;
To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following:
Business professional fluency in Chinese at minimum
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with sound attention to detail
Outstanding time management skills
Ability to work well within a team and autonomously
Be comfortable liaising and building relationships with customers
On Offer
This is an opportunity for the right candidate to develop key legal and professional skills and build a springboard to a career in the legal profession. Allowances applied for your travel and lunch costs.
To apply/More Information
Please forward your resume and a one-page cover letter to hr@ahllegal.com
For more information about AHL Legal, visit: www.ahllegal.com
Nov 16, 2018
Part-time
AHL Legal is looking for PLT students or Law Graduate with strong interests to work in our busy and expanding firm in Shanghai Office during your summer vacation and winter vacation. If you are looking for an overseas experience or you happened to be in Shanghai during vacation, this internship could be beneficial to you where you can get exposed to an overseas branch of an Australian law practice. It would be a good opportunity to gain cross-border legal experience, especially with Chinese backgroud clientele.
The role
You will be part of a team that assists senior lawyers to provide a full range of services across a number of areas of the law, including:
Commercial General
Family
Immigration
Property
In AHL Legal, the largest Chinese practice in Australia, successful candidates may have greater opportunities to assist Senior Solicitors in Supreme Court litigation cases and gain cross-border legal service experiences.
Duties will include, but not limited to:
Prepare applications, affidavits, statements and other types of Court documentation;
Conducting legal research;
Handling legal documentation, file administration and tracking;
Assisting Solicitors to liaise with clients and other professionals;
To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate the following:
Business professional fluency in Chinese at minimum
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with sound attention to detail
Outstanding time management skills
Ability to work well within a team and autonomously
Be comfortable liaising and building relationships with customers
On Offer
This is an opportunity for the right candidate to develop key legal and professional skills and build a springboard to a career in the legal profession. Allowances applied for your travel and lunch costs.
To apply/More Information
Please forward your resume and a one-page cover letter to hr@ahllegal.com
For more information about AHL Legal, visit: www.ahllegal.com
Volunteer Paralegal (Days: Minimum 2 days per week)
The Legal Department has two Volunteer Paralegal positions available for penultimate or final year law students.
Based in Macquarie Park, the successful applicants will receive quality supervision from experienced and well regarded legal practitioners and gain valuable legal experience relating to many different aspects of the work of Catholic Healthcare including commercial work. The role will count towards the Work Experience component of the Practical Legal Training requirements.
Catholic Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of religious belief.
Duties will include:
Legal research and drafting advice's
Case and file management
Review of contracts
Preparation of legal documents.
Commencing: December 2018
Application: Please send cover letter and resume via email to: fhilbrink@chcs.com.au or post to:
Attention: Fiona Hilbrink
Catholic Healthcare Limited
PO Box 914
MACQUARIE PARK NSW 1670
Nov 16, 2018
Part-time
Volunteer Paralegal (Days: Minimum 2 days per week)
The Legal Department has two Volunteer Paralegal positions available for penultimate or final year law students.
Based in Macquarie Park, the successful applicants will receive quality supervision from experienced and well regarded legal practitioners and gain valuable legal experience relating to many different aspects of the work of Catholic Healthcare including commercial work. The role will count towards the Work Experience component of the Practical Legal Training requirements.
Catholic Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of religious belief.
Duties will include:
Legal research and drafting advice's
Case and file management
Review of contracts
Preparation of legal documents.
Commencing: December 2018
Application: Please send cover letter and resume via email to: fhilbrink@chcs.com.au or post to:
Attention: Fiona Hilbrink
Catholic Healthcare Limited
PO Box 914
MACQUARIE PARK NSW 1670
Legal Services Officer
The City of Stirling is a vibrant and progressive place, with a picturesque and diverse landscape. Located just 8 kilometres north of the Perth CBD, punctuated by some of Perth’s most popular destinations, the region is a major cosmopolitan, multicultural and commercial hub and an exciting place to live, work and invest.
Home to a community of over 210,000 residents, our City is diverse in more ways than one, with a unique mix of cultures, lifestyles and abundant opportunities spanning its 30 suburbs.
The city has a new opportunity for a Legal Services Officer to join our Governance team on a part-time basis for up to four months. This role would be ideal for a suitably qualified candidate who is seeking to undertake their Practical Legal Training. Under the guidance of the Senior Coordinator Corporate Compliance and working closely with the Manager Governance, this role will coordinate the use of legal services across the City including ensuring that the City maintains best practice principles in legal services and legislative compliance.
As the preferred candidate you will have great attention to detail, with the ability to proof read documents, undertake research and prepare formal documentation. You will use your expertise in dealing with complex and confidential legal information to coordinate the procurement of legal services, develop policies and procedures and ensure legal advice provided is appropriate.
If you think you’ve got what it takes to be a part of Team Stirling you’ll share our commitment to enhancing choice, opportunity and prosperity for our community by:
Being an enthusiastic team member with strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrating a results driven attitude
Exercising finely tuned decision making skills
Using high level organisational and time management skills
In addition, to be considered for this role, you’ll possess the following skills and/or qualifications:
Organisation and planning skills to meet varying deadlines without direct supervision
Intermediate skills using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
This temporary part-time time role is a level 6 Inside Workforce Agreement position and attracts a salary range of $73,483 -$77,350 gross pro rata per annum plus superannuation and fantastic benefits. This temporary role will be offered for up to four (4) months.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to be a part of a diversely talented team please submit a current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to jamie.blanchard@stirling.wa.gov.au . Please email to obtain the selection criteria.
INTERESTED?
www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment
Any questions please contact: Jamie Blanchard I (08) 9205 8517
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 4pm, Monday 26 November 2018
STUART JARDINE PSM I CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
This information is available in alternative formats on request, such as larger fonts. Please contact The Stirling Customer Service Team on (08) 9205 8555.
Nov 16, 2018
Contract
Legal Services Officer
The City of Stirling is a vibrant and progressive place, with a picturesque and diverse landscape. Located just 8 kilometres north of the Perth CBD, punctuated by some of Perth’s most popular destinations, the region is a major cosmopolitan, multicultural and commercial hub and an exciting place to live, work and invest.
Home to a community of over 210,000 residents, our City is diverse in more ways than one, with a unique mix of cultures, lifestyles and abundant opportunities spanning its 30 suburbs.
The city has a new opportunity for a Legal Services Officer to join our Governance team on a part-time basis for up to four months. This role would be ideal for a suitably qualified candidate who is seeking to undertake their Practical Legal Training. Under the guidance of the Senior Coordinator Corporate Compliance and working closely with the Manager Governance, this role will coordinate the use of legal services across the City including ensuring that the City maintains best practice principles in legal services and legislative compliance.
As the preferred candidate you will have great attention to detail, with the ability to proof read documents, undertake research and prepare formal documentation. You will use your expertise in dealing with complex and confidential legal information to coordinate the procurement of legal services, develop policies and procedures and ensure legal advice provided is appropriate.
If you think you’ve got what it takes to be a part of Team Stirling you’ll share our commitment to enhancing choice, opportunity and prosperity for our community by:
Being an enthusiastic team member with strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrating a results driven attitude
Exercising finely tuned decision making skills
Using high level organisational and time management skills
In addition, to be considered for this role, you’ll possess the following skills and/or qualifications:
Organisation and planning skills to meet varying deadlines without direct supervision
Intermediate skills using MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
This temporary part-time time role is a level 6 Inside Workforce Agreement position and attracts a salary range of $73,483 -$77,350 gross pro rata per annum plus superannuation and fantastic benefits. This temporary role will be offered for up to four (4) months.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to be a part of a diversely talented team please submit a current resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria to jamie.blanchard@stirling.wa.gov.au . Please email to obtain the selection criteria.
INTERESTED?
www.stirling.wa.gov.au/employment
Any questions please contact: Jamie Blanchard I (08) 9205 8517
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 4pm, Monday 26 November 2018
STUART JARDINE PSM I CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
This information is available in alternative formats on request, such as larger fonts. Please contact The Stirling Customer Service Team on (08) 9205 8555.
