13 jobs found

Position Title:            Solicitor – Employment Rights Legal Service Status:                         Fixed term contract to 31 December 2022, subject to extension Hours per week:        35 hours per week or as negotiated Salary:                          SCHCADS Level 5 (up to $100,210), depending on experience. ICLC is currently able                                          to offer salary sacrificing of up to $16,000 per year. Accountable to:         Centre Director and Principal Solicitor Background The Inner City Legal Centre (ICLC) is a busy community legal centre based in Kings Cross. We are currently working from home but will return to the office when the public health situation allows. We provide free civil, criminal, employment and family law advice to members of our local community (in the inner-city and north shore and northern beaches regions of Sydney) and priority groups across NSW, including LGBTIQ+...

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...

We are offering a PLT student 75 days as part of their work experience component of PLT at the College of Law. This role is unpaid. You will gain exposure to various areas of laws such as:  Litigation & dispute resolution (Federal Court, Supreme Court, District Court, etc) Civil (wide variety of matters) Family Estate Planning Deceased Estates Drafting (e.g. legal documents) Restraining Orders (FVRO's, VRO's, MCO's etc) Motor Vehicle & Traffic (e.g. life ban from driving) Requirements Fast learner, great communication skills, people-orientated Legal research skills (eg. Westlaw and LexisNexis) Computer savvy/proficient Western Australian resident PLT student at College of Law or recent completed ONLY What you will gain from this role: You will get exposure to a wide variety of legal matters. You will have the chance to assist on real court matters in courts such as the Federal Court of Australia and the Supreme Court of Western...

A great opportunity has arisen at one of Australia's premier Industrial Relations consultancy firms preparing applications and representing clients in matters relating to unfair dismissals, discrimination, harassment and adverse actions. The position is perfectly suited for a law student of any year level. We provide advocacy support to a wide variety of employee clients and represent them in the Fair Work Commission, and the Australian Human Rights Commission. The successful applicant does not need to have employment law experience and will be fully trained by experienced industrial relations consultants. The successful applicant will: Be studying law with a solid academic transcript. Be determined and enthusiastic to work in industrial relations. Have the ability to think on their feet in a high pressured environment. Be responsible for preparing and lodging relevant paperwork with the FWC or AHRC. Interact with clients on a daily basis Attend...

Mahony Horner Lawyers, are looking for a Law Graduate or Junior Lawyer.  This is a great opportunity to  get your legal career off to a flying start and work in a fantastic, friendly and supportive team environment. newly refurbished offices comprehensive health insurance work scheme and wellness program social club dog friendly office We welcome applications from individuals with: excellent communication skills attention to detail ability to work under pressure self-motivated and passionate a sense of humour and ability to relate to people from all backgrounds If this sounds like you, please apply by email with your CV, cover letter and transcript to our Practice Manager:  Mandee Sebire, at mandee.sebire@mhlaw.co.nz

Kanji & Co is looking for a bright graduate or junior lawyer to join our in-house legal team, working primarily with the M&A, corporate/commercial and litigation team members. The role This is a unique opportunity for a junior lawyer to: - develop strong and bespoke legal skills in a broad range of practice areas without the distraction of having to meet billable hours; and - be involved in large scale transactions whilst working with a small and supportive team. You will work closely with, and learn from, a number of senior lawyers, providing advice across a broad range of national and cross-border matters including: - Corporate and Commercial – mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructures, shareholder disputes, Australian Consumer Law disputes and front-end transactional work including commercial contracts for procurement, supply, installation, logistics and construction; - Litigation – pre-litigation negotiations, assisting with...

About us Gadens is a leading Australian national law firm with 97 partners and 880 staff across the country, with offices in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Our Brisbane office is a progressive and results-focused firm passionate about our service standards and work quality. We strive to deliver innovative, client-centric legal services. As a full-service commercial law firm, we have operated in Queensland for more than 30 years. About the role Our Workplace Relations team covers the full spectrum of WH&S, Employment and Industrial Relations commercial services to a range of private and government clients.  We are seeking early career individuals who are interested in developing in this space.   You may be 1-2 years away from completing your law degree, studying PLT or recently admitted and able to work full-time. You have the ability to research, draft and work with the team and clients in different settings.  Through your curiosity of our...

This prominent Christchurch Law firm is looking to add some experienced talent specialising in Employment Law to their team.    Having expertise in this service channel, the firm's partners are well known and have dealt with some well-known cases in New Zealand. Their aim is to provide exceptional service and expertise in Employment Law and ensure their staff are the most well-informed and trusted advisors in the New Zealand market.     The firm provides ongoing support and development to their team members to continue to build knowledge and confidence and create a strong succession plan in order to maintain promotion and growth throughout the firm      The Partners have very high standards from their staff, expect a great level of quality output and need a Senior Associate who will take on complex cases as well as mentor and train the more junior members of the team.        About you:    Seasoned...

We are an innovative and technology driven law firm based in Melbourne City that is currently recruiting legal professionals across all levels of expertise. We are also accepting applications for placements and trainee roles. Placements and traineeships at our firm are an excellent way to learn the intricacies of the day-to-day work involved in litigation. We deal with a high volume of complex commercial litigation matters and most of the cases under our management are litigated at superior courts across the country. Thus, the work experience gives candidates an invaluable opportunity to acquire the technical expertise necessary for the preparation of court files, collation, analysis and presentation of evidence, research into relevant case law and the drafting of submissions to comply with the highest standards applicable throughout the industry. Our painstakingly thorough processes coupled with our exacting standards create the ideal environment for the induction and...

An innovative and technology driven law firm is seeking meticulous and skilled legal professionals to assist in the management of its growing operations.​ Responsibilities Drafting and reviewing contracts and policy documents for clients Assisting the Firm’s clients in resolving contractual disputes Managing the Firm’s litigation matters Identifying appropriate regulatory requirements for businesses and assessing their level of compliance Identifying areas of risk in business operations and taking steps to safeguard client interests Managing the lodgement of court documents Counselling clients with respect to corporate structures and business franchising Determining appropriate licensing requirements for businesses and assisting in their procurement Handling matters of general commercial and property law Monitoring the work of paralegal and administrative staff Assisting the Firm in recruitment efforts Preparing bills of...

An innovative and technology driven law firm is seeking meticulous and skilled lawyers to assist in the management of its growing operations.​  Responsibilities   Drafting and reviewing contracts and policy documents for clients  Assisting the Firm’s clients in resolving contractual disputes  Managing the Firm’s litigation matters  Identifying appropriate regulatory requirements for businesses and assessing their level of compliance  Identifying areas of risk in business operations and taking steps to safeguard client interests  Managing the lodgement of court documents  Counselling clients with respect to corporate structures and business franchising  Determining appropriate licensing requirements for businesses and assisting in their procurement  Handling matters of general commercial and property law  Monitoring the work of paralegal and administrative staff  Assisting...

Varied in-house IR/WR role No time sheets Supportive and collaborative team Great work life balance Sydney CBD (4 min walk to Town Hall Station) Role Summary Great opportunity for a lawyer who is 2 - 3 years PAE and looking for a career transition to an in-house role or a change to current in-house environment. The role provides for exposure to a vast range of workplace relations matters and facilitates development and refinement of key skills in advocacy, relationship management, training and business development. About the business ClubsNSW is the peak representative body for more than 1100 registered clubs in NSW. Our diverse membership comprises sporting and community clubs including RSL, bowls, golf and leagues clubs. NSW clubs employ approximately 45,000 employees in NSW. About the role This position sits within the Workplace Relations (WR) team and principally involves providing workplace law advice and practical guidance...

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...