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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...

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...

…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...

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...

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...

Well-established Regional NSW Law Practice seeking a highly motivated Lawyer in the areas of Criminal Law/Common Law litigation to commence January 2023.  Join a fast paced, friendly & ever growing Firm Wide variety of work Genuine work/life balance Competitive salary based on experience The Firm will: Provide excellent support and training Mentoring by experienced and well regarded professionals The team member we are seeking will have the following attributes: A minimum three (3) years post-admission experience in Criminal/Common Law Litigation Highly developed oral and written communication skills Highly developed analytical skills This Firm operates with 13 staff members in a friendly and supportive team environment.  

King & York Lawyers is looking for a dedicated young lawyer to join our team. We are a boutique firm with a unique culture, dedicated to providing clients with tailored legal advice. You will be involved in: Carriage of your own Family Law matters with supervision. This will include preparation and representation in divorce, parenting and property matters, and appearing in mediations, DRCs, conciliation conferences, and interim hearings without the assistance of Counsel in both divisions of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, and instructing Counsel in trials; Carriage of your own Criminal Law matters with supervision. This will include appearances in the Criminal jurisdiction for mentions, sentences, section 14 applications, and defended hearings, and instructing Counsel in trials; and  General administrative tasks.  You will have/be a: Between 1+ year PAE in Family Law and/or Criminal Law; A current practising certificate; Experience in...

Reporting to the Principal, this role will see you supporting the legal team with the following roles and responsibilities:   ·         Keep detailed and accurate file notes and records of client interactions, referrals, and walk-in                    clients ·         Ensure all client appointments are made according to firm’s intake policies, assess eligibility (if                we   can act on that matter), check for conflicts, record appropriate information, provide correct                information and send follow-up confirmations ·         Welcome clients and refer people to appropriate solicitor as per their areas of practice when                      necessary ·         Assist in client file management, including scanning, photocopying and data entry ·         Assist staff in general administrative duties ·         Send correspondence to clients and organizations ·         Answer incoming calls, make client appointments...

CRIMINAL LAW CLERK About Us   Established in 2012, Birchgrove Legal is located in the Sydney CBD and has a fast-paced criminal and civil practice focused on providing optimal results for our clients. The Role A part time opportunity (minimum 3 days per week) exists for a final year law student or law graduate to join our criminal law team. Key duties of the role will include: -        Providing administrative assistance to our criminal solicitors. -        Drafting correspondence to the client, counsel, prosecution and/or court. -        Completing and filing court forms. -        Communicating with clients. -        Preparing materials for counsel and court. -        Legal research. This role will expose the successful applicant to a variety of criminal law work. Training and support will be provided and there is the opportunity for growth and greater responsibilities in time. Key Skills & Attributes...

About the company Rebus Legal is a busy boutique law firm specializing in Family, Criminal, Civil, Traffic, and Migration Law matters. We have worked hard to establish a great reputation, have a strong growing client base and we continue to expand. We currently have four available voluntary positions at our offices in Victoria Park for  PLT / Law Students looking to gain experience in furtherance of your law degree. The successful candidate will have: Direct access to experienced practitioners ensuring that you will work alongside the best in developing your interpersonal and professional skills and experience; Access to free parking onsite; Possible opportunity for ongoing employment, given the growth plan of the practice; Experience to gain a reference for any future employment applications. To be successful in this role you must: Have an excellent work ethic; Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; Be able to work...

About the business We are a boutique Legal firm based in Perth CBD, practicing primarily in family and criminal law.  We are presently searching for a junior lawyer to work closely with the principal and the team.  The firm has a solid interesting and varied work inflow. We are in search for the right candidate to assist our team and are looking for a graduate, junior solicitor with 1 – 2 years of experience. In return, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to gain experience and excel in their legal career practicing family and criminal law.  Some of the aspects of the role: Working closely with the principal lawyer and the team in a busy practice: Able to work independently with minimal supervision: Working autonomously and taking active carriage of files: Good knowledge working with software such as Leap, Outlook, Word and Excel: Possessing excellent communication and presentation skills: Researching, drafting court documents,...

Luminous Legal is looking for a volunteer PLT student to work in our busy firm located in Ashfield (within walking distance from Ashfield Station). The right candidate may be considered for a full-time paid position once admitted as solicitor subject to their performance. The role  will variably involve working in the following areas of law: Commercial Law; Family Law; Property Law; and Criminal Law. Your duties  will mainly be to assist and support our solicitors. Your duties will therefore include legal research, drafting draft legal documents and correspondence, filing court documents, file management and general administrative duties as required. This is an opportunity for the PLT student to develop core legal and professional skills. You will also have access to our solicitors who can provide you with mentoring and advice with how to succeed in the legal profession. The successful candidate should possess the following skills:— Excellent written...

Luminous Legal  is looking for a junior solicitor (ideally with one (1) year of experience), to work in our busy firm located in Ashfield (within walking distance from Ashfield Station). The position is a full-time position and the successful candidate is expected to commence work as soon as possible and/or immediately.   The role  will variably involve working in the following areas of law: Commercial Law; Family Law; Property Law; and Criminal Law.   Your duties  will include legal research, drafting legal documents and correspondence, filing court documents, file management, general administrative duties and assisting our senior solicitors as required.   The successful candidate should possess the following skills:— Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Strong legal research and analytical skills; Keen attention to detail; Good organisation skills; Good time management skills; and A willingness to learn....

Our firm White Knight Lawyers is a growing award winning Australian law firm that offers premium litigation, transactional, and advisory legal services. We generally practice in litigation and dispute resolution, insolvency and bankruptcy, tax controversy, commercial law and advisory, public law and construction law. We are currently engaged in diverse ongoing litigation work including proceedings before the Supreme Court of NSW and Supreme Court of Victoria, District Court of NSW, Federal Court of Australia, AAT, and NCAT (both original jurisdiction and appeal panel).   We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, developing relationships of trust with our clients, and efficiently delivering engagement-tailored legal services.  Our available role We are very excited to offer practical legal training to a recent law graduate on a volunteer basis.  We envisage that you will carry out the following tasks and responsibilities, amongst others: Attending client...

About the business We are a thriving and dynamic firm practising primarily in family and criminal litigation. We are searching for a  lawyer to work closely with the Principal and the team. The firm has a solid stimulating, interesting and varied work inflow.  We are expanding rapidly and are searching for the right candidate to assist our team. In return, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and excel significantly in their legal career. We are open to fast-paced career progression. About the role  Key responsibilities include: Being the right hand to the Principal Lawyer and the team in a busy and thriving boutique practice; Working closely with the Principal on interesting, varied & complex Criminal, Family & Civil litigation law matters; Working autonomously and taking active carriage of files; Court attendance including hearings, mentions, procedural hearings, conciliation conferences, mediations,...

About the role We are a thriving and dynamic law firm practicing primarily in family, criminal and civil litigation. We are searching for a PLT to work closely with our team of paralegals and solicitors. The Principal is an accredited Independent Childrens Lawyer, on the specialist domestic violence panel, family law panel, cross examination panel, specialist criminal law panel. The firm has a solid stimulating, interesting and varied work inflow.   Your main duties in this role will include: Assisting lawyers and other staff members with any administrative duties including telephone attendance, invoicing, drafting cost agreements and receipts, itemised bills, diary management, arranging and scheduling appointments, client correspondences, all correspondences with third party stakeholders including lawyers, Courts and prosecutors, opening and closing files and all other administrative duties; Drafting email, letter and general day to day correspondence; Researching and...

We are seeking a motivated and responsible PLT Student/Law Graduate to assist our Practice in Family, Crime and Protection & Care matters for two to three days a week. You will receive mentoring and tuition under the direct supervision of our lawyers to develop your professional knowledge and skills in legal practice. You will work on and be responsible for the full gamut of tasks required in the operation of a busy law practice, including: conducting research; prepare court documents and correspondence; file management; liaising with clients; and a range of other administrative tasks. To join our team you will need to hit the ground running and have: strong drafting skills; good time management, including attention to detail and time limits; an ability to effectively communicate with clients, other team members and external stakeholders; and a ‘can do’ attitude. A second language would be appreciated but is not essential. There is potential for...

The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (HALC) is currently looking for 2 volunteer PLT Students to join our team for an immediate start. About the organisation: HALC 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 Administrative Law Public Health Criminal Employment Discrimination Insurance/Superannuation Estate planning Social Security Family Position Description: Volunteers perform a variety of day-to-day tasks including - delivery of legal advice under the direct supervision of a solicitor; drafting of legal advice, submissions, applications to courts & tribunals and other legal correspondence maintaining accurate files and legal records client intakes casework and client interviews under directions from Solicitors; general administrative work researching legal and...

The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (HALC) is currently looking for Volunteer Intake Paralegals  to join our team for an immediate start. About the organisation: HALC 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 Administrative Law Public Health Criminal Employment Discrimination Insurance/Superannuation Estate planning Social Security Family Position Description: Volunteers perform a variety of day-to-day tasks including - Answering phones and delivering messages; New client intakes; General administrative work; Researching legal and administrative laws and procedures; Ad hoc tasks such as drafting letters of advice and submissions or project work. Essential criteria: sensitivity to people affected by HIV and Hep C sensitivity towards clients from different cultural and...