3 jobs found in Melbourne

PLT Trainee / Intern About us Verge Legal is a boutique multidisciplinary law firm based in Melbourne. Our team comprises legal professionals from diverse backgrounds who practice in various areas of Australian law including litigation, property and commercial, family, wills & estates, and criminal law.  Position summary We are seeking law students or graduates who wish to take on an internship or complete their Practical Legal Training (PLT) with us. This is a volunteer unpaid position with an opportunity for the right candidate to be offered a full-time junior solicitor position upon completion of their internship. Key duties and responsibilities Undertaking legal research. Preparing chronologies, reports and summaries. Reviewing documents and contracts. Fielding client enquiries and calls. Assisting in miscellaneous day-to-day administrative duties. Selection criteria Ability to work in a team whilst...

Position Overview The Research Specialist (Federal Crime) provides high level research, analysis and drafting support to the Federal Crime and Related Proceedings National Practice Area, with a focus on the development of policies and protocols for the coordination, administration, and supervision of jurors in FCA indictable criminal proceedings. The primary responsibilities of the Research Specialist (Federal Crime) are to: Conduct legal, procedural, and operational research relevant to the Federal Crime and Related Proceedings National Practice Area. Analyse legislation, case law, and court rules to inform the development of guidance materials and internal procedures in the Federal Crime and Related Proceedings National Practice Area. Support the development of jury management policies and protocols. Draft procedural guides, briefing notes, and operational policies. Provide guidance to registry staff and stakeholders on procedural and operational matters in...

Position Overview The Legal Case Manager (Federal Crime) position reports directly to a Senior Judicial Registrar who supports Judges in the Federal Crime and Related Proceedings National Practice Area. The position provides legal and administrative support to the Senior Judicial Registrars (Federal Crime) who exercise delegated powers in both federal crime proceedings and civil proceedings. The primary areas in which the Legal Case Manager (Federal Crime) will provide support are: Jury management and coordination, which includes: Coordinating all jury operations and supervising empanelled juries during indictable trials. Managing information relating to jury, communication and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of relevant provisions of the Federal Court of Australia Act 1976 (Cth); Data processing and record keeping for juror information. Providing information to prospective and empanelled jurors. Liaising with state and territory jury authorities under...