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Public Interest Advocacy Centre
Sydney NSW, Australia
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) is currently recruiting for two Practical Legal Training (PLT) placements. The placements are unpaid but reasonable travel costs are reimbursed. PLTs are supervised by a Senior Solicitor within our strategic litigation team, and have an opportunity to work with lawyers and policy officers across our organisation. The major projects currently being undertaken by PIAC with a strong legal component include the generalist strategic litigation practice and the Indigenous Justice Program. One of the PLTs recruited will work on all projects across the strategic litigation team. The other will work specifically on the Asylum Seekers Health Rights Project (ASHR). PIAC’s Asylum Seeker Health Rights Project seeks to ensure basic minimum standards for medical and mental health care for asylum seekers held in Australia’s immigration detention centres. Using a combination of strategic litigation and social justice advocacy, the project aims to create urgently needed systemic reform by seeking to have minimum standards for medical and mental health care provided for in law.
PIAC’s strategic litigation team conduct high impact strategic litigation that achieves positive outcomes for significant groups of disadvantaged people. We bring test cases that create important legal precedents that protect human rights and promote social justice for disadvantaged people. The Volunteer PLT Placements will contribute to the provision of a successful, innovative, and responsive legal practice through assisting with PIAC’s telephone information and advice service and with PIAC’s litigation and associated policy and law reform, training and administrative work. We accept students who have completed or are close to completion of their law degree, and we ask PLTs to commit to a minimum of 3 days per week, for a minimum of 60 days in total. A job description setting out the selection criteria for these positions is available for download from the PIAC website . Your application should make clear whether you wish to be considered for the ASHR project, the general strategic litigation position, or both. For further information about future recruitment of PLTs, please contact Senior Solicitor Julia Mansour by email on jmansour@piac.asn.au .
Applications close: 11 May 2018
Placements commence: end of May 2018
Apr 20, 2018
Part-time
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) is currently recruiting for two Practical Legal Training (PLT) placements. The placements are unpaid but reasonable travel costs are reimbursed. PLTs are supervised by a Senior Solicitor within our strategic litigation team, and have an opportunity to work with lawyers and policy officers across our organisation. The major projects currently being undertaken by PIAC with a strong legal component include the generalist strategic litigation practice and the Indigenous Justice Program. One of the PLTs recruited will work on all projects across the strategic litigation team. The other will work specifically on the Asylum Seekers Health Rights Project (ASHR). PIAC’s Asylum Seeker Health Rights Project seeks to ensure basic minimum standards for medical and mental health care for asylum seekers held in Australia’s immigration detention centres. Using a combination of strategic litigation and social justice advocacy, the project aims to create urgently needed systemic reform by seeking to have minimum standards for medical and mental health care provided for in law.
PIAC’s strategic litigation team conduct high impact strategic litigation that achieves positive outcomes for significant groups of disadvantaged people. We bring test cases that create important legal precedents that protect human rights and promote social justice for disadvantaged people. The Volunteer PLT Placements will contribute to the provision of a successful, innovative, and responsive legal practice through assisting with PIAC’s telephone information and advice service and with PIAC’s litigation and associated policy and law reform, training and administrative work. We accept students who have completed or are close to completion of their law degree, and we ask PLTs to commit to a minimum of 3 days per week, for a minimum of 60 days in total. A job description setting out the selection criteria for these positions is available for download from the PIAC website . Your application should make clear whether you wish to be considered for the ASHR project, the general strategic litigation position, or both. For further information about future recruitment of PLTs, please contact Senior Solicitor Julia Mansour by email on jmansour@piac.asn.au .
Applications close: 11 May 2018
Placements commence: end of May 2018
Immigration Advice & Rights Centre
Sydney NSW, Australia
Interested in helping asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants? Curious about what it’s like to work in a community legal centre?
If you did law because you were passionate about human rights and social justice, loved research or wanted to help people negotiate the legal system, then the Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (IARC) is the place to put your knowledge and your passion into practice while completing the work experience component of your PLT.
IARC is a Community Legal Centre that works with asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants. We provide free legal advice and assistance as solicitors and registered migration agents to vulnerable clients in matters such as protection visas (with particular expertise in LGBTIQ protection visas), family visas (with the majority of our work under the family violence provisions) and visa conditions, cancellation, and citizenship. IARC is also heavily involved in policy and law reform and community development, education and advocacy.
The IARC legal team is small and highly skilled. As such you will receive excellent one on one training and supervision. You will learn about immigration law and the political environment we work in. You will be exposed to the legal and community sector and experience a unique way of working. You will be taught interviewing skills, file management and the fundamentals of working in a legal practice.
Your responsibilities will include undertaking research and drafting documents, being involved in the carriage of matters and working with clients.
Selection criteria
YOU MUST ADDRESS THE SELECTION CRITERIA FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED
We are looking for people who
can demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
can demonstrate a commitment to human rights and social justice
are willing to help where needed, have initiative and are organised
undertaking a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. We have a required minimum of 55 – 75 day work experience component of your PLT
are able to work three days a week.
This is an unpaid position.
APPLY
Apply by forwarding your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (1-5) above to Avril Nadin, Project Officer, at iarcvolunteer@iarc.asn.au
Enquiries can also be sent to this email.
Applications close Tuesday 1 May at 5 pm . Note that applications will be assessed as they come in and interviews will be arranged for successful candidates.
IARC's PLT placements are highly sought after positions and attract a high calibre of applicant.
If you do not address the Selection Criteria, you will not be considered.
Apr 17, 2018
Part-time
Interested in helping asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants? Curious about what it’s like to work in a community legal centre?
If you did law because you were passionate about human rights and social justice, loved research or wanted to help people negotiate the legal system, then the Immigration Advice and Rights Centre (IARC) is the place to put your knowledge and your passion into practice while completing the work experience component of your PLT.
IARC is a Community Legal Centre that works with asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants. We provide free legal advice and assistance as solicitors and registered migration agents to vulnerable clients in matters such as protection visas (with particular expertise in LGBTIQ protection visas), family visas (with the majority of our work under the family violence provisions) and visa conditions, cancellation, and citizenship. IARC is also heavily involved in policy and law reform and community development, education and advocacy.
The IARC legal team is small and highly skilled. As such you will receive excellent one on one training and supervision. You will learn about immigration law and the political environment we work in. You will be exposed to the legal and community sector and experience a unique way of working. You will be taught interviewing skills, file management and the fundamentals of working in a legal practice.
Your responsibilities will include undertaking research and drafting documents, being involved in the carriage of matters and working with clients.
Selection criteria
YOU MUST ADDRESS THE SELECTION CRITERIA FOR YOUR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED
We are looking for people who
can demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
can demonstrate a commitment to human rights and social justice
are willing to help where needed, have initiative and are organised
undertaking a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. We have a required minimum of 55 – 75 day work experience component of your PLT
are able to work three days a week.
This is an unpaid position.
APPLY
Apply by forwarding your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (1-5) above to Avril Nadin, Project Officer, at iarcvolunteer@iarc.asn.au
Enquiries can also be sent to this email.
Applications close Tuesday 1 May at 5 pm . Note that applications will be assessed as they come in and interviews will be arranged for successful candidates.
IARC's PLT placements are highly sought after positions and attract a high calibre of applicant.
If you do not address the Selection Criteria, you will not be considered.
Australian Centre for Disability Law
Redfern NSW, Australia
Volunteer Student Position (unpaid)
Job Description
The Australian Centre for Disability Law (‘ACDL’) is a specialist community legal centre. It was established in 1994, to assist people with disability and their associates with disability discrimination matters.
Our mission is to promote and protect the human and legal rights of people with disability and their associates through strategic legal advocacy and advice.
We are currently recruiting for a small number of unpaid volunteer positions for students who are committed to volunteering a minimum of two (2) days per week.
Duties include:
Telephone intake of new clients
Assist in providing high quality legal advice regarding disability discrimination law to people with disability and their associates;
Assist in providing high quality general and structural referrals for people with disability and their associates seeking legal assistance in relation to disability discrimination;
Taking instruction from new and existing clients, as well as assisting lawyers to assess enquiries for eligibility;
Assist with limited casework and legal advocacy for people with disability and their associates under disability discrimination law, according to the centre’s policy and priorities for casework assistance, which may include drafting and filing disability discrimination complaints with relevant Courts and Tribunals, legal research, and general assistance and preparation for conciliations, mediations and/or hearings.
An interest, or experience, in social justice and human rights issues and/or experience in other community legal centres will be highly regarded.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume and covering letter via email to recruitment@disabilitylaw.org.au .
Applications close 4 May 2018.
People with disability and their associates, people from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait background or culturally and linguistically diverse background are encouraged to apply.
Apr 17, 2018
Part-time
Volunteer Student Position (unpaid)
Job Description
The Australian Centre for Disability Law (‘ACDL’) is a specialist community legal centre. It was established in 1994, to assist people with disability and their associates with disability discrimination matters.
Our mission is to promote and protect the human and legal rights of people with disability and their associates through strategic legal advocacy and advice.
We are currently recruiting for a small number of unpaid volunteer positions for students who are committed to volunteering a minimum of two (2) days per week.
Duties include:
Telephone intake of new clients
Assist in providing high quality legal advice regarding disability discrimination law to people with disability and their associates;
Assist in providing high quality general and structural referrals for people with disability and their associates seeking legal assistance in relation to disability discrimination;
Taking instruction from new and existing clients, as well as assisting lawyers to assess enquiries for eligibility;
Assist with limited casework and legal advocacy for people with disability and their associates under disability discrimination law, according to the centre’s policy and priorities for casework assistance, which may include drafting and filing disability discrimination complaints with relevant Courts and Tribunals, legal research, and general assistance and preparation for conciliations, mediations and/or hearings.
An interest, or experience, in social justice and human rights issues and/or experience in other community legal centres will be highly regarded.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume and covering letter via email to recruitment@disabilitylaw.org.au .
Applications close 4 May 2018.
People with disability and their associates, people from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait background or culturally and linguistically diverse background are encouraged to apply.
Consumer Credit Legal Service (WA)
Perth WA, Australia
Are you looking to complete your PLT in a rewarding environment?
Who are we?
Consumer Credit Legal Service (WA) Inc. is a not-for-profit community legal centre that specialises in credit law and the Australian Consumer Law, particularly assisting those who are disadvantaged and experience barriers to accessing justice.
Our PLT program is highly regarded by students as excellent preparation to working in legal practice. However, due to the capacity of CCLSWA, we can only take a limited number of volunteers at any one time throughout the year.
What would I do?
Opportunity to liaise directly with clients by telephone or in person
Draft legal advice and receive feedback directly from supervising solicitors
Assist in case file management
Undertake detailed legal and policy research
Prepare and deliver community legal education sessions to the Community
What do I need?
You will need to have a passion for community service and an LLB or Juris Doctor graduate degree with a strong academic record. You must be able to commit to at least 3 days per week until your PLT has been completed.
Why should I do it?
Get some valuable experience in a real legal environment. Gain new skills and improve your CV. “Don’t limit your career goals to working in a big corporate firm ... do so much more than just focusing on profits and billable hours and provide an essential service to those in need.” – Damon, PLT Volunteer
“The opportunity to directly interact with clients and draft advice has been incredibly valuable. I have learnt how to talk to clients, what questions to ask clients and inadvertently improved my interviewing skills. Also, the team is amazing – everyone is amazingly nice and wants to help us learn!” – Shannon, Volunteer Paralegal
Apply via our website: https://cclswa.org.au/about-us/volunteers/
Apr 11, 2018
Contract
Are you looking to complete your PLT in a rewarding environment?
Who are we?
Consumer Credit Legal Service (WA) Inc. is a not-for-profit community legal centre that specialises in credit law and the Australian Consumer Law, particularly assisting those who are disadvantaged and experience barriers to accessing justice.
Our PLT program is highly regarded by students as excellent preparation to working in legal practice. However, due to the capacity of CCLSWA, we can only take a limited number of volunteers at any one time throughout the year.
What would I do?
Opportunity to liaise directly with clients by telephone or in person
Draft legal advice and receive feedback directly from supervising solicitors
Assist in case file management
Undertake detailed legal and policy research
Prepare and deliver community legal education sessions to the Community
What do I need?
You will need to have a passion for community service and an LLB or Juris Doctor graduate degree with a strong academic record. You must be able to commit to at least 3 days per week until your PLT has been completed.
Why should I do it?
Get some valuable experience in a real legal environment. Gain new skills and improve your CV. “Don’t limit your career goals to working in a big corporate firm ... do so much more than just focusing on profits and billable hours and provide an essential service to those in need.” – Damon, PLT Volunteer
“The opportunity to directly interact with clients and draft advice has been incredibly valuable. I have learnt how to talk to clients, what questions to ask clients and inadvertently improved my interviewing skills. Also, the team is amazing – everyone is amazingly nice and wants to help us learn!” – Shannon, Volunteer Paralegal
Apply via our website: https://cclswa.org.au/about-us/volunteers/
Mental Health Law Centre
Subiaco, Western Australia, Australia
Volunteer PLT paralegal opportunity
Minimum three days per week: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: Mental Health Law Centre, 255 Hay St, Subiaco, WA
Mental Health Law Centre (WA) is a specialist community legal centre. We provide legal assistance to people with mental illnesses, which illnesses are causally related to their legal issues. We specialise in mental health advocacy at the Mental Health Tribunal, criminal defence work at courts, and human rights advocacy on guardianship and administration matters at the State Administrative Tribunal. Periodically, we recruit suitably qualified law graduates as volunteer PLT paralegals. Our paralegals perform crucial tasks. Most of your work will involve direct client and stakeholder contact through our telephone advice line; however you will also undertake legal research; drafting of advice, documents and submissions subject to lawyers’ supervision; casework file administration and client interviews. You will work closely with our lawyers and with each other.
Criteria
You will be a recent law graduate, undertaking a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and able to commit to a minimum of three (3) work days per week for the purpose of your PLT requirements.
Experience in legal and/or customer service industries is preferable but not essential.
Expectations and culture
Before you apply, please be aware of our expectations and culture:
We have high standards of both attitude and aptitude. You must come with an excellent work ethic. And you must have strong written and oral communication skills plus strong legal research skills;
We take pride in our work, and “own” our work as a collective;
If shortlisted, you will be required to attend a one-hour interview with the Principal Legal Officer; and
If you accept an offer, you will be required to attend a two-day induction at our offices.
How it will benefit you
Our graduate paralegals:
Gain practical experience in applying the law to our clients’ legal issues;
Develop their communication skills through dealing with people who have complex needs;
Develop advocacy skills through working closely with our lawyers on their casefile work;
May undertake direct advocacy work through representing clients at Tribunal hearings; and
May have enhanced career-oriented skills.
Application
To apply, please submit a cover letter with your resume and complete academic transcript to office@mhlcwa.org.au . Please also include your availability throughout the work week. Please note we usually respond to shortlisted applicants only.
Thank you for your interest. For more information, please visit www.mhlcwa.org.au/
Apr 11, 2018
Part-time
Volunteer PLT paralegal opportunity
Minimum three days per week: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: Mental Health Law Centre, 255 Hay St, Subiaco, WA
Mental Health Law Centre (WA) is a specialist community legal centre. We provide legal assistance to people with mental illnesses, which illnesses are causally related to their legal issues. We specialise in mental health advocacy at the Mental Health Tribunal, criminal defence work at courts, and human rights advocacy on guardianship and administration matters at the State Administrative Tribunal. Periodically, we recruit suitably qualified law graduates as volunteer PLT paralegals. Our paralegals perform crucial tasks. Most of your work will involve direct client and stakeholder contact through our telephone advice line; however you will also undertake legal research; drafting of advice, documents and submissions subject to lawyers’ supervision; casework file administration and client interviews. You will work closely with our lawyers and with each other.
Criteria
You will be a recent law graduate, undertaking a Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice and able to commit to a minimum of three (3) work days per week for the purpose of your PLT requirements.
Experience in legal and/or customer service industries is preferable but not essential.
Expectations and culture
Before you apply, please be aware of our expectations and culture:
We have high standards of both attitude and aptitude. You must come with an excellent work ethic. And you must have strong written and oral communication skills plus strong legal research skills;
We take pride in our work, and “own” our work as a collective;
If shortlisted, you will be required to attend a one-hour interview with the Principal Legal Officer; and
If you accept an offer, you will be required to attend a two-day induction at our offices.
How it will benefit you
Our graduate paralegals:
Gain practical experience in applying the law to our clients’ legal issues;
Develop their communication skills through dealing with people who have complex needs;
Develop advocacy skills through working closely with our lawyers on their casefile work;
May undertake direct advocacy work through representing clients at Tribunal hearings; and
May have enhanced career-oriented skills.
Application
To apply, please submit a cover letter with your resume and complete academic transcript to office@mhlcwa.org.au . Please also include your availability throughout the work week. Please note we usually respond to shortlisted applicants only.
Thank you for your interest. For more information, please visit www.mhlcwa.org.au/
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
HIV/AIDS Legal Centre is a State and Federally funded not-for-profit Community Legal Centre.
We are seeking fulltime and parttime volunteers.
HALC provides legal advice and representation to people with HIV related legal matters. We provide legal services to people who are HIV positive and those at risk of HIV.
The areas of law we practice in include:
wills and end of life planning
discrimination
minor criminal
immigration
superannuation insurance claims (TDP)
employment
tenancy
health related complaints
HALC has four employed lawyers. Volunteer and placement students are given a wide range of legal work experience in a supportive professional environment.
Mar 29, 2018
Full-time
HIV/AIDS Legal Centre is a State and Federally funded not-for-profit Community Legal Centre.
We are seeking fulltime and parttime volunteers.
HALC provides legal advice and representation to people with HIV related legal matters. We provide legal services to people who are HIV positive and those at risk of HIV.
The areas of law we practice in include:
wills and end of life planning
discrimination
minor criminal
immigration
superannuation insurance claims (TDP)
employment
tenancy
health related complaints
HALC has four employed lawyers. Volunteer and placement students are given a wide range of legal work experience in a supportive professional environment.
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, our Outreach Service offices.
Responsibilities include research, drafting statements, observing and assisting with client appointments, accompanying lawyers to client meetings and DIBP interviews and various other 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 asylum seekers, 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 asylum seekers 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 asylum seekers 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 be enrolled in, or about to enrol in, College of Law. 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 jawatt@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.
Dec 12, 2017
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, our Outreach Service offices.
Responsibilities include research, drafting statements, observing and assisting with client appointments, accompanying lawyers to client meetings and DIBP interviews and various other 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 asylum seekers, 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 asylum seekers 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 asylum seekers 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 be enrolled in, or about to enrol in, College of Law. 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 jawatt@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.
PLT placement
Position available on a full time basis commencing immediately.
This is an opportunity to work alongside senior lawyer in the areas of commercial law, property law, wills & estate and litigation.
Suitable for PLT student who has completed the PLT course and wishes to undertake a PLT placement.
The successful candidate will need to meet the following criteria:
an innovative thinker who believes in delivering good quality legal advice
responsible and accountable
strong attention to detail
excellent written and verbal communication
willingness to learn and take directions
To apply, please submit your resume, academic result and a cover letter to meg@mlklegal.com.au . Only successful candidate will be contacted.
This is an unpaid PLT placement, however a paid position may be offered depending on performance review.
Apr 24, 2018
Full-time
PLT placement
Position available on a full time basis commencing immediately.
This is an opportunity to work alongside senior lawyer in the areas of commercial law, property law, wills & estate and litigation.
Suitable for PLT student who has completed the PLT course and wishes to undertake a PLT placement.
The successful candidate will need to meet the following criteria:
an innovative thinker who believes in delivering good quality legal advice
responsible and accountable
strong attention to detail
excellent written and verbal communication
willingness to learn and take directions
To apply, please submit your resume, academic result and a cover letter to meg@mlklegal.com.au . Only successful candidate will be contacted.
This is an unpaid PLT placement, however a paid position may be offered depending on performance review.
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 have places for two or three students to start in April/May 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 www.justiceconnect.org.au/getinvolved/practical-legal-training-placements .
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.
Apr 24, 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 have places for two or three students to start in April/May 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 www.justiceconnect.org.au/getinvolved/practical-legal-training-placements .
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.
Justice Connect’s Public Interest Law in Melbourne is currently looking for a Practice Legal Trainee* (PLT) to start as soon as possible, minimum days 50 total, minimum 3 days per week.
The Public interest Law team makes referrals to barristers and solicitors on behalf of individuals experiencing disadvantage. PLT students are a vital part of our work. Successful applicants will gain valuable and practical generalist experience working alongside experienced lawyers and barristers in the pursuit of social justice.
Some of the tasks that Public Interest Law PLTs undertake include:
Taking instructions from potential clients who are vulnerable
Managing intake of new telephone enquiries via the professional hotline
File management: maintaining accurate client information
Providing supervised legal information to clients
Involvement in current and potential Public Interest Law projects, which may include researching of particular issues, preparing fact sheets, participating in discussions.
Legal research, analysis and problem solving
Participate in making referrals which may include; liaising with barristers and lawyers, preparing referral memos and delivering briefs to counsel chambers.
To be eligible for this position, you must:
Have completed your law degree
Be currently completing your Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (through College of law or an equivalent institution)
Undertake a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training at Justice Connect
Lawyers will not be considered
*Please note that PLT positions are unpaid*
The Justice Connect Melbourne office is located in the Melbourne CBD.
As a PLT student with this service, you will develop practical and procedural legal experience and skills across various practice areas. Applications will be assessed on a demonstrated interest in and commitment to not-forprofit organisations and the community sector.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply.
Apr 24, 2018
Part-time
Justice Connect’s Public Interest Law in Melbourne is currently looking for a Practice Legal Trainee* (PLT) to start as soon as possible, minimum days 50 total, minimum 3 days per week.
The Public interest Law team makes referrals to barristers and solicitors on behalf of individuals experiencing disadvantage. PLT students are a vital part of our work. Successful applicants will gain valuable and practical generalist experience working alongside experienced lawyers and barristers in the pursuit of social justice.
Some of the tasks that Public Interest Law PLTs undertake include:
Taking instructions from potential clients who are vulnerable
Managing intake of new telephone enquiries via the professional hotline
File management: maintaining accurate client information
Providing supervised legal information to clients
Involvement in current and potential Public Interest Law projects, which may include researching of particular issues, preparing fact sheets, participating in discussions.
Legal research, analysis and problem solving
Participate in making referrals which may include; liaising with barristers and lawyers, preparing referral memos and delivering briefs to counsel chambers.
To be eligible for this position, you must:
Have completed your law degree
Be currently completing your Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (through College of law or an equivalent institution)
Undertake a minimum of 50 days of practical legal training at Justice Connect
Lawyers will not be considered
*Please note that PLT positions are unpaid*
The Justice Connect Melbourne office is located in the Melbourne CBD.
As a PLT student with this service, you will develop practical and procedural legal experience and skills across various practice areas. Applications will be assessed on a demonstrated interest in and commitment to not-forprofit organisations and the community sector.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are highly encouraged to apply.
We are a new firm specialising in family law in the Parramatta and Sydney areas. We are currently seeking a law student in their penultimate or final year of their degree with an interest in family law, to undertake Practical Legal Training or work experience. Your responsibilities will include; assisting our solicitors to draft legal documents, research, reviewing court materials, liaising with clients and occasional court attendances. Applicants are required to be available 1 day per week. This position is unpaid. Closing date for this position is 9 May 2018.
Please forward a 1 page CV and cover letter outlining your interest in the position, along with your academic transcript to: Elizabeth@asfamilylawyers.com.au
Apr 24, 2018
Contract
We are a new firm specialising in family law in the Parramatta and Sydney areas. We are currently seeking a law student in their penultimate or final year of their degree with an interest in family law, to undertake Practical Legal Training or work experience. Your responsibilities will include; assisting our solicitors to draft legal documents, research, reviewing court materials, liaising with clients and occasional court attendances. Applicants are required to be available 1 day per week. This position is unpaid. Closing date for this position is 9 May 2018.
Please forward a 1 page CV and cover letter outlining your interest in the position, along with your academic transcript to: Elizabeth@asfamilylawyers.com.au
Our firm
AHL Legal is a busy and expanding practice seeking energetic lawyers to join our offices in Melbourne CBD. This is a great opportunity for those with 3+ years work experience (as solicitor) and is a keen team player.
The role
You will be providing a full range of services across a number of areas, including:
Property
Litigation
Commercial (general advisory)
Family Law
Crime
Immigration
Candidates who have exposure to litigious matters in superior courts and gain cross-border legal service experiences are preferred.
Duties will include but not limited to:
Preparing originating processes, witness statements and other court documents;
Conducting legal research;
Handling legal documents, file administration and assisting in general carriage;
Drafting correspondence to clients and other parties;
Client relationship management.
The candidate
You will work autonomously with solid support and supervision from senior members of our team.
To be successful you will also need to demonstrate the following:
Minimum of 3 years post admission experience;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with sound attention to details;
Outstanding time management skills and ability to handle pressure;
Ability to work well within a team and autonomously;
Experience and ability to develop strong client relationships.
Remuneration
You will be offered:
A competitive remuneration structure;
Further performance based incentive which remunerates you much better than your base salary;
Opportunities for outstanding employees to work overseas in Shanghai or Beijing offices;
Access to strong mentorship;
Opportunities to contribute to a pro bono program to give back to our community;
Opportunities to relocate to other interstate offices.
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
Apr 24, 2018
Full-time
Our firm
AHL Legal is a busy and expanding practice seeking energetic lawyers to join our offices in Melbourne CBD. This is a great opportunity for those with 3+ years work experience (as solicitor) and is a keen team player.
The role
You will be providing a full range of services across a number of areas, including:
Property
Litigation
Commercial (general advisory)
Family Law
Crime
Immigration
Candidates who have exposure to litigious matters in superior courts and gain cross-border legal service experiences are preferred.
Duties will include but not limited to:
Preparing originating processes, witness statements and other court documents;
Conducting legal research;
Handling legal documents, file administration and assisting in general carriage;
Drafting correspondence to clients and other parties;
Client relationship management.
The candidate
You will work autonomously with solid support and supervision from senior members of our team.
To be successful you will also need to demonstrate the following:
Minimum of 3 years post admission experience;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with sound attention to details;
Outstanding time management skills and ability to handle pressure;
Ability to work well within a team and autonomously;
Experience and ability to develop strong client relationships.
Remuneration
You will be offered:
A competitive remuneration structure;
Further performance based incentive which remunerates you much better than your base salary;
Opportunities for outstanding employees to work overseas in Shanghai or Beijing offices;
Access to strong mentorship;
Opportunities to contribute to a pro bono program to give back to our community;
Opportunities to relocate to other interstate offices.
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
Our firm
AHL Legal is a busy and expanding practice seeking energetic lawyers to join our offices in the Melbourne CBD. This is a great opportunity for those with 1-2 years work experience (as solicitor or paralegal) and is a keen team player.
The role
You will be assisting senior lawyers in providing a full range of services across a number of areas, including:
Litigation
Commercial (general advisory)
Family Law
Crime
Immigration
Property
Successful candidates may have greater exposure to litigious matters in superior courts and gain cross-border legal service experiences.
Duties will include but not limited to:
Preparing originating processes, witness statements and other court documents;
Conducting legal research;
Handling legal documents, file administration and assisting in general carriage;
Drafting correspondence to clients and other parties;
Client relationship management.
The candidate
You will work autonomously with solid support and supervision from senior members of our team.
To be successful you will also need to demonstrate the following:
Proficient Chinese to allow business communication at minimum;
Minimum of 1-2 years post admission experience;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with sound attention to details;
Outstanding time management skills and ability to handle pressure;
Ability to work well within a team and autonomously;
Experience and ability to develop strong client relationships.
Remuneration
You will be offered:
A competitive remuneration structure;
Further performance based incentive which remunerates you much better than your base salary;
Opportunities for outstanding employees to work overseas in Shanghai or Beijing offices;
Access to strong mentorship;
Opportunities to contribute to a pro bono program to give back to our community;
Opportunities to relocate to Sydney or Brisbane CBD offices .
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
Apr 24, 2018
Full-time
Our firm
AHL Legal is a busy and expanding practice seeking energetic lawyers to join our offices in the Melbourne CBD. This is a great opportunity for those with 1-2 years work experience (as solicitor or paralegal) and is a keen team player.
The role
You will be assisting senior lawyers in providing a full range of services across a number of areas, including:
Litigation
Commercial (general advisory)
Family Law
Crime
Immigration
Property
Successful candidates may have greater exposure to litigious matters in superior courts and gain cross-border legal service experiences.
Duties will include but not limited to:
Preparing originating processes, witness statements and other court documents;
Conducting legal research;
Handling legal documents, file administration and assisting in general carriage;
Drafting correspondence to clients and other parties;
Client relationship management.
The candidate
You will work autonomously with solid support and supervision from senior members of our team.
To be successful you will also need to demonstrate the following:
Proficient Chinese to allow business communication at minimum;
Minimum of 1-2 years post admission experience;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with sound attention to details;
Outstanding time management skills and ability to handle pressure;
Ability to work well within a team and autonomously;
Experience and ability to develop strong client relationships.
Remuneration
You will be offered:
A competitive remuneration structure;
Further performance based incentive which remunerates you much better than your base salary;
Opportunities for outstanding employees to work overseas in Shanghai or Beijing offices;
Access to strong mentorship;
Opportunities to contribute to a pro bono program to give back to our community;
Opportunities to relocate to Sydney or Brisbane CBD offices .
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
Wentworth Lawyers & Partners
Sydney NSW, Australia
Wentworth Lawyers & Partners is inviting a PLT Candidate who has to complete work experience component of PLT program. This work experience will be conducted under strict and structured supervision with our senior lawyers in the following areas of law.
Mainly focus on corporate, commercial, tax, employment and insolvency, litigation.
Legal research.
Attending client meeting.
Drafting correspondence.
This is a voluntary PLT placement with potential employment opportunity as a junior solicitor after admission.
Apr 24, 2018
Part-time
Wentworth Lawyers & Partners is inviting a PLT Candidate who has to complete work experience component of PLT program. This work experience will be conducted under strict and structured supervision with our senior lawyers in the following areas of law.
Mainly focus on corporate, commercial, tax, employment and insolvency, litigation.
Legal research.
Attending client meeting.
Drafting correspondence.
This is a voluntary PLT placement with potential employment opportunity as a junior solicitor after admission.
PLT work experience placement available.
Future full-time/part-time opportunity.
English & Korean language skills preferred but not essential.
Detail oriented person.
Advanced MS Office skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Apr 24, 2018
Contract
PLT work experience placement available.
Future full-time/part-time opportunity.
English & Korean language skills preferred but not essential.
Detail oriented person.
Advanced MS Office skills.
Excellent communication skills.
CMI Legal is a growing legal practice located in Chatswood. We focus on providing premium legal service in three main areas being commercial law, conveyancing and migration.
We are currently looking for law students seeking to complete their Practical Legal Training to join our team. The role is an unpaid position. Students will be participating in our PLT program to gain practical experience in handling migration applications, conveyancing processes and legal drafting on commercial transactions.
At the end of the program there is opportunity for full time employment as a graduate solicitor to join our legal team. We work in a team environment with friendly working hours and will be providing candidates with legal training for career development.
The successful candidate should have the following:
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to read and write Chinese preferred
Suitable to work in a team environment
Be proactive and keen to learn
Attention to detail
Time management skills
Genuine interest in becoming part of the practice
Please send your CV and academic transcripts to john.zhang@cmiglobal.com.au
Apr 24, 2018
Part-time
CMI Legal is a growing legal practice located in Chatswood. We focus on providing premium legal service in three main areas being commercial law, conveyancing and migration.
We are currently looking for law students seeking to complete their Practical Legal Training to join our team. The role is an unpaid position. Students will be participating in our PLT program to gain practical experience in handling migration applications, conveyancing processes and legal drafting on commercial transactions.
At the end of the program there is opportunity for full time employment as a graduate solicitor to join our legal team. We work in a team environment with friendly working hours and will be providing candidates with legal training for career development.
The successful candidate should have the following:
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to read and write Chinese preferred
Suitable to work in a team environment
Be proactive and keen to learn
Attention to detail
Time management skills
Genuine interest in becoming part of the practice
Please send your CV and academic transcripts to john.zhang@cmiglobal.com.au
Nyman Gibson Miralis is one of the largest and leading criminal defence law firms in NSW providing representation to people across the State in every type of criminal law matter.
Nyman Gibson Miralis is offering two voluntary PLT placements to someone with initiative and a strong and genuine interest in criminal law. One placement will be in our Sydney office and the other in our Parramatta office.
For those looking to enter the field of criminal law, the experience will be invaluable. You will be involved in assisting the supervising solicitor, analysing and organising the briefs of evidence, legal research, attending conferences, attending court and drafting comprehensive written legal documents and submissions.
To be eligible for the position, you must be able to commit to at least 4, preferably 5 days per week and available to commence as soon as possible.
Please note that this position is unpaid and only for those seeking a PLT Placement; applications for general work experience will not be considered.
Applications close 23 May 2018.
If you are interested in applying for the voluntary PLT Placement, please forward your CV, academic transcript and a cover letter to Ms Eva Loverso at eva@ngm.com.au . For further enquiries please phone (02) 9264 8884 between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
Please visit our website www.ngm.com.au for further information regarding Nyman Gibson Miralis.
Apr 23, 2018
Part-time
Nyman Gibson Miralis is one of the largest and leading criminal defence law firms in NSW providing representation to people across the State in every type of criminal law matter.
Nyman Gibson Miralis is offering two voluntary PLT placements to someone with initiative and a strong and genuine interest in criminal law. One placement will be in our Sydney office and the other in our Parramatta office.
For those looking to enter the field of criminal law, the experience will be invaluable. You will be involved in assisting the supervising solicitor, analysing and organising the briefs of evidence, legal research, attending conferences, attending court and drafting comprehensive written legal documents and submissions.
To be eligible for the position, you must be able to commit to at least 4, preferably 5 days per week and available to commence as soon as possible.
Please note that this position is unpaid and only for those seeking a PLT Placement; applications for general work experience will not be considered.
Applications close 23 May 2018.
If you are interested in applying for the voluntary PLT Placement, please forward your CV, academic transcript and a cover letter to Ms Eva Loverso at eva@ngm.com.au . For further enquiries please phone (02) 9264 8884 between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
Please visit our website www.ngm.com.au for further information regarding Nyman Gibson Miralis.
Salvos Legal Humanitarian
Solicitor (Volunteer) – Humanitarian Law
Salvos Legal Humanitarian is an award-winning, social enterprise law firm owned by the Salvation Army. We provide free legal services to people who need them most, and have acted for free in over 22,000 matters. Uniquely, we are fully funded by our commercial arm, Salvos Legal, which acts for NSW and Federal Government agencies, ASX 200 companies, SMEs, Not-For-Profits and individuals.
Our firm was recognised as the 2014 Law Firm of the Year in the Australian Law Awards and was awarded Australian Law Firm of the Year (up to 100 lawyers) and Corporate Citizen Firm of the Year at the 2016 Australasian Law Awards . We were also recently named one of the 2016 Innovative Firms by Australasian Lawyer .
The role…
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 junior 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 young 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
Apr 23, 2018
Part-time
Salvos Legal Humanitarian
Solicitor (Volunteer) – Humanitarian Law
Salvos Legal Humanitarian is an award-winning, social enterprise law firm owned by the Salvation Army. We provide free legal services to people who need them most, and have acted for free in over 22,000 matters. Uniquely, we are fully funded by our commercial arm, Salvos Legal, which acts for NSW and Federal Government agencies, ASX 200 companies, SMEs, Not-For-Profits and individuals.
Our firm was recognised as the 2014 Law Firm of the Year in the Australian Law Awards and was awarded Australian Law Firm of the Year (up to 100 lawyers) and Corporate Citizen Firm of the Year at the 2016 Australasian Law Awards . We were also recently named one of the 2016 Innovative Firms by Australasian Lawyer .
The role…
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 junior 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 young 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
Gramelis Attorneys, Family & Litigation Lawyers
Bankstown NSW, Australia
Gramelis Attorneys is a fast-growing firm, with its main office located at Bankstown. The firm also maintains serviced offices in Sydney and Double Bay, where clients are catered to by appointment.
While the firm’s work is predominantly family law, it also provides services in estate litigation, commercial transactions, comveyancing and criminal law.
Accordingly, the firm is seeking an enthusiastic solicitor with experience in general practice to join our team. Must have 2 to 4 years post-admission experience and available to work full-time. The successful applicant would be expected to have the ability to manage their own files and work closely with the principal of the firm as well as being a team player.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Please do not apply for this position if you do not have the requisite 2 to 4 years post-admission experience.
To apply, please send your CV to eugene@gramelis.com.au
To view our webpage visit: www.gramelis.com.au
Apr 23, 2018
Full-time
Gramelis Attorneys is a fast-growing firm, with its main office located at Bankstown. The firm also maintains serviced offices in Sydney and Double Bay, where clients are catered to by appointment.
While the firm’s work is predominantly family law, it also provides services in estate litigation, commercial transactions, comveyancing and criminal law.
Accordingly, the firm is seeking an enthusiastic solicitor with experience in general practice to join our team. Must have 2 to 4 years post-admission experience and available to work full-time. The successful applicant would be expected to have the ability to manage their own files and work closely with the principal of the firm as well as being a team player.
Salary commensurate with experience.
Please do not apply for this position if you do not have the requisite 2 to 4 years post-admission experience.
To apply, please send your CV to eugene@gramelis.com.au
To view our webpage visit: www.gramelis.com.au
