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PLT STUDENT PLACEMENT

We are a small suburban law firm. Our practice involves family law, wills and estates and criminal law, contractual disputes including commercial leases, debt recovery, and litigation. We are seeking a generalist solicitor with a minimum of 2+ years PAE to join our Team. You will work in a broad range of areas including Family Law, Criminal and general Contract Law. The role being offered is at first on a part time basis (4 days per week), and would suit a hardworking, autonomous lawyer in need of flexible hours. Job Tasks and responsibilities Drafting, preparation and review of legal agreements and documents with an exceptional attention to detail and follow instructions from the principal solicitor Appear in Court for a variety of different matters Client interaction including correspondence, advising and conference under the direction and supervision of the acting solicitor Familiarity with time recording and billable hours Legal...

Rockwell Bates are currently seeking experienced graduate lawyers/lawyers to join our Family Law Team in driving and growing our Family Law practice. Offering flexible opportunities, full-time/part-time and with a hybrid work environment we are after highly skilled lawyers to assist our clients in their family law needs. Skills & Experience The ideal  candidates: - Minimum 6 months experience as a paralegal or graduate lawyer/lawyer in a legal practice. Experience across a mix of family law matters Team oriented and a “can do” attitude. A core element of this role is centered on fostering client relationships and business development initiatives. You will thrive on the opportunity to help build Rockwell Bates network. About the Company and Culture Rockwell Bates  are one of the most highly regarded and trusted family law firms in Melbourne offering with a wealth of experience and delivery results for Family Law clients....

We are a boutique law firm in Sydney CBD, dealing in conveyancing, family law, wills & estates and general commercial work. We are seeking a PLT student volunteer (you must be enrolled in the PLT program) to assist with general administration within the office, provide legal support to the solicitors and assist in a range of practical tasks for a minimum of one day per week.  The successful candidate should be available to start immediately and must be available on Mondays and/or Fridays.  Please note that this is an unpaid position. Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. How to Apply: Please do not telephone but send your resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile by email to jacobc@fglaw.com.au

Potts Lawyers has established offices in the Gold Coast and Brisbane.  We are a Doyles Guide first tier private law firm, providing expert representation for criminal, drug, traffic and dispute resolution matters throughout Queensland.  Our team has more than 150 years of combined legal experience and a hard-won reputation earned in courtrooms throughout Queensland.  Our clients have confidence that we make a stand for them and our staff can have confidence they will be mentored and trained by highly skilled and experienced lawyers. A rare opportunity has arisen for a PLT Student to join the collaborative and passionate Litigation team at Potts Lawyers. Want to join our team? You will be highly motivated and passionate about litigation.  You are highly intelligent, intrinsically motivated to achieve exceptional results and produce quality work, and you are driven to deliver a high level of client service. This role will suit someone who wants to make their career in...

JOB DESCRIPTION Auyeung Hencent & Day Lawyers are currently seeking a self-motivated and diligent undergraduate/PLT student to join our corporate governance and commercial dispute resolution team on a voluntary part-time basis (minimum 2 days per week) at our firm. Working directly under the Partner and experienced solicitors in this team, you will gain invaluable experiences and insights into our day-to-day practice covering matters such as commercial litigation, business agreements, advice on corporate governance, business sales and purchases, franchising, property transactions, leasing and general commercial advice. Responsibilities: Conducting legal research Drafting legal documents and correspondence Liaising with relevant parties, departments and authorities Providing administrative assistance to solicitors To be a successful candidate, you will meet the following criteria: Be currently completing undergraduate law degree/Juris...

Randstad is recruiting for an aspiring legal professional to work with a federal government client of ours.  If you are a current law student, or recent law school graduate this will be the perfect role for you! The role: 12 month fixed term contract starting mid-December 2022 4 days per week (minimum 1 day working from the office) The pay: $25 per hour + 10.5% superannuation The duties: Dealing with freedom of information (FOI) requests Assisting with lodging legal documents Administration support

Michael Vassili Barristers & Solicitors is an expanding litigation practice with a solid reputation for successful outcomes for clients. An opportunity exists for a law graduate/ lawyer or Conveyancer who is looking for a role within our Practice Management Team. The Role You will be required to: Work on conveyancing files from commencement to completion Assist and from time to time take a lead role in practice management including client care, accounts, matter management, and other aspects of the management of the practice. Skills, Qualifications & Experience: This role is ideally suited to candidates who have recently graduated as a conveyancer or a law graduate who wish to advance their opportunities in conveyancing law and practice management in a busy and expanding litigation legal practice. Absolute enthusiasm for the role and the opportunity Self-starter Willingness to pro-actively improve systems and to ensure the best practice outcomes to...

MC Lawyers & Advisers is a successful and rapidly growing full service legal firm with offices in the heart of the legal district in the Sydney CBD. We are seeking to employ a law graduate in our Sydney Office. The successful applicant will be mentored by one of our experienced practitioners and offered genuine career advancement based on merit and performance. It is expected that the successful candidate will transition to the role of a junior solicitor upon admission to the Supreme Court of New South Wales.  The successful candidate will have a commitment to excellence, be highly motivated, possess a strong work ethic, have attention to detail and a willingness to learn and progress. Candidates with combined degrees in accounting, finance or business and law will be viewed favourably. We offer excellent remuneration, commensurate with experience, and excellent opportunities for career growth. Don’t miss this chance to join a highly successful practice working performing...

…ICLC is unlike any other place I’ve ever worked. All of the staff are so warm and welcoming and are incredibly generous with their time when it comes to the PLTs and volunteer students. … Every day at ICLC brings something different, but there is always a strong sense that the work you are doing is making a real difference to people’s lives – PLT student, 2020 The Inner City Legal Centre (ICLC) is looking for students to complete their practical legal training placement with us on a volunteer basis. This is an opportunity for students to experience legal practice and consider professional responsibilities in a vibrant and inclusive community legal setting. The position is unpaid, with a focus on your learning and development. We aim to prepare our students to commence a legal career. The PLT Program duties include meeting clients, taking instructions, and supporting solicitors to give legal advice. You will also be involved in casework, potentially including court...

SMB Law is a boutique litigation law firm located in Sydney CBD. The firm practices in commercial litigation and disputes, insolvency, commercial law, regulatory enforcement and criminal defence. We often act in large and complex matters that you would ordinarily only get experience with at larger firms.  At SMB Law we offer great opportunities to gain knowledge in various areas of law as well as offering a friendly environment for the candidate to grow. We are looking for an enthusiastic law graduate who is currently at College of Law and is looking to complete their Practical Legal Training component. The successful candidate will have: Excellent communication skills Excellent time management Strong work ethic Is a team player and is also able to work autonomously   Daily tasks will include: Drafting documents including affidavits, statement of claim, defence, legal correspondence  and letters of demands Client interaction General...

Turks have an exciting opportunity for a Law Clerk to join our high performing Brisbane General Insurance team. The successful candidate will work closely with our partners, lawyers and clients to provide administration and legal support within our motor vehicle claims practice.  You will gain hands on experience and have carriage of your own property files. By joining Turks, you will be rewarded with long-term career opportunities and development, in a friendly, approachable and supportive team-based environment. Responsibilities Reporting to a partner and a team of lawyers, you will take responsibility and ownership over a range of tasks, including but not limited to: preparation and drafting of correspondence, including court documents and letters; downloading and collating documents; diarising hearing dates and processing of documentation for court actions; undertaking research tasks; compiling and sending reports to clients; brief preparation;...

Jem Lawyers is a boutique Melbourne CBD law firm . We are currently looking for a Lawyer with 1- 3 years post-admission experience.  Those who have completed their PLT course will also be considered.  Working within a busy, high performing, collaborative and friendly team, this role will see you working on varied and interesting matters. You will work with the Principal and Associate on matters such as : Commercial litigation; Commercial matters including drafting JV agreements, shareholders agreements, etc; Commercial and Retail Leases; and Property Law and Conveyancing.   Requirements To be considered for this role, you will have the following: An academic qualification in law, with a current Practicing Certificate; Excellent drafting and communication (verbal and written) skills, research skills Have high integrity and strong work ethic; Take responsibility and ownership over a range of tasks given...

Justice Connect’s Homeless Law is Victoria’s specialist free legal service for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. We are currently recruiting two part-time Practical Legal Training student (2-3 days per week), for a minimum of 50 days total, in our Melbourne office.   You’ve finished your degree, and you’re nearly ready to start your legal career, but there’s a final step: practical legal training.    With Justice Connect, you can do your training and make a real difference in people’s lives. Sharpen your skills while working to help people facing disadvantage and contribute to a cause you’re passionate about — access to justice.    It’s also a great way to meet new people, gain practical experiences, and develop career-related professional skills and networks with a respected and established legal charity.      Our Practical Legal Training (PLT) placements will provide you with practical and procedural legal experience and...

James & Jaramillo Legal is a young and energetic law firm specializing in Criminal Law, Family Law and Civil Rights. We are located in Sydney CBD area, and are looking for a passionate, driven and detail orientated student seeking to complete their practical legal training. Our ideal candidate understands our vision, has the same values as us and is eager to learn. We do not expect you to know everything, but we expect you are motivated and willing to take on feedback. We are looking for both a full-time and part-time law clerk. We find that the students gain more by undertaking the program on a full-time basis. Our promise to our students is that you will gain real life lawyering experience. You will gain the confidence in advocacy, case management, time management and networking with different stakeholders within the profession. Although is this an unpaid position, we are a growing firm. Therefore, there is potential for a full-time graduate position for the right...

About the business QC Law are a well established firm and are located in Southport CBD.  We are a boutique firm who focus on providing exceptional service to our clients and building long standing relationships with referrers and clients. Due to growth in the firm we have an exciting position available for a Law Graduate to join our property team. Graduates, please apply as we are happy to provide full training for the right applicant. About the role The role is to undertake residential conveyancing files from A to Z on sales and purchases. You must be able to work autonomously on all residential conveyancing files (after training)  and have impeccable communication skills. You will have ongoing support from the Property Solicitors and Principal Solicitors at all times. Use of PEXA and Leap Cloud would be an advantage. Skills and experience We are seeking a proactive team member who has: Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines Team...

This is a a fantastic opportunity for senior students or graduate lawyers to gain experience working with our barristers and solicitors. Although having some prior experience in one or two of the following areas would be preferred but is not essential. Family Law Criminal Law Restraining Orders Traffic Law What is essential is that you have strong academic results in both criminal and family law.  Your primary daily tasks might include legal research, administration, discovery, drafting court documents and correspondence, file management, photocopying and scanning, plus outside clerk duties. Our practice uses LEAP Legal software so the successful candidate should possess some prior knowledge in Legal Practice Software systems. Working on a part-time basis from our Perth office, this role would suit a proactive individual looking to launch their career with a unique firm that offers a great team approach, with exceptional client care. This is a...

About Us Established in 2012, Birchgrove Legal is a generalist boutique law firm situated in the Sydney CBD. Our core areas of competency include corporate law, commercial law, not-for-profit law, property law, civil litigation, criminal law, family law, and wills and estates. We act for both Australian and international clients which include high net worth individuals, small businesses, charities, not-for-profit organisations and private companies. We pride ourselves on providing quality work and working with our clients to deliver optimal outcomes. Further, our values include: creating a fun, positive and engaging workplace environment; prioritising the need for work-life balance; supporting the training, mentoring and development of junior staff; inclusivity and cultural diversity; and integrity (even in confronting situations), mutual respect, empathy, positivity, enthusiasm, general friendliness and kindness and a good sense of humour!...

We are looking for a junior to intermediate commercial/corporate lawyer in our Sydney office to assist with our growing Australian business, focusing primarily on Australian superannuation clients and private wealth clients.  Partners Group’s structuring team is responsible for developing innovative investment fund structures for institutional and private investors globally. Structuring team members regularly interact with the firm’s client relationship management, investment and operations teams as well as with clients and external service providers. Responsibilities include: Preparing and reviewing agreements relating to investment structures such as limited partnership agreements, side letters and prospectuses. Assisting in the development, design and implementation of innovative structuring solutions for the Australian market and beyond. Developing own service catalogue with full ownership and high autonomy. Efficiently managing projects from an...

Solicitor (Thai Speaking) About Us: Phoenix Attorneys is a boutique law firm in Sydney CBD. We provide legal advice to our clients in the area of Property Law, Commercial & Business Law, Family Law, Migration Law and Wills & Estate Law . We provide legal services to clients of different nationality and cultural background. We are looking for solicitor who can speak Thai language to manage our growing Thai client matters.  About the role: ·         You will be responsible for delivering well researched legal advice in a number of areas of law including Commercial, Migration, Conveyancing and leasing, Family, Criminal, Taxation, Employment and Litigation. ·         You will be working in a high-volume environment looking after files from start to finish. ·         You will be given the opportunity to work independently whilst also being supported and monitored by an experienced team. ·         You will undertake legal research,...