19 criminal law jobs found

Position Overview: We are seeking a motivated individual for a Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement. This opportunity is ideal for candidates aiming to gain hands-on experience in diverse legal areas. The successful candidate will work closely with our experienced solicitors, engaging in various legal tasks and making contributions to our practice. Key Responsibilities: Assist in drafting and preparing legal documents, including briefs, court documents, contracts, and conveyancing paperwork. Conduct legal research and analysis across our practice areas. Support solicitors in case preparation, including evidence collection, client communications, and coordination with external entities. Participate in court appearances, mediations, and other legal appointments under supervision. Provide administrative support to the team, including file management and correspondence. Attend client meetings and assist in providing legal advice under the supervision of our...

The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (HALC) is currently looking for two Volunteer Casework Paralegals to join our team for a May 2026 start . About the organisation: HALC is a community legal centre that provides free legal services to people affected by, and those most at risk of, HIV and/or Hepatitis on related legal matters. We deal with a range of HIV and/or hepatitis related legal issues including - Immigration Criminal Employment Discrimination Tenancy  Breach of privacy  Public health  Insurance  Wills & Estates  Centrelink Position Description: Volunteers perform a variety of day-to-day tasks including - drafting of legal advice, submissions, applications to courts & tribunals and other legal correspondence maintaining accurate files and legal records completing new client intakes casework tasks and client interviews under directions from Solicitors; general administrative work e.g. answering phones, scheduling appointments...

ACLA Lawyers Pty Ltd is a fast growing innovative law firm located in Sydney CBD. At ACLA Lawyers, it is all about finding the perfect solutions for our clients in Property Law(conveyancing& lease), Migration Law, Commercial Law,  Employment Law, Family Law, Contract Law, Criminal Law, IP and Torts. We also have cases with Tribunals and FCC/FCA which you may be required to assist with. We are currently offering a work experience placement as a component of Practical Legal Training (unpaid position). The successful applicant will be working in the  above areas. You will also be involved in the legal practice innovation program and building an online national legal service platform. Duties may include but not limited to the followings : Drafting of legal documents Drafting correspondences Drafting letter of demands; Drafting settlement offers; Filing documents into court, Compiling evidence Liaison with different parties, General administrative works....

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...

Starting: immediately August Legal & Associates is a growing general practice law firm based in Inner West Sydney. We are currently seeking a motivated Practical Legal Training (PLT) student to join our team. This role provides an excellent opportunity for a law graduate completing their PLT to gain hands-on experience in private practice, working directly with the Principal Solicitor across a range of matters. Importantly, there may be an opportunity for ongoing employment as a Graduate Lawyer following completion of PLT and admission, subject to performance and the needs of the firm.   About the Role As a PLT student at August Legal, you will gain practical experience across a broad range of matters including: Family law disputes and parenting/property proceedings; Criminal and traffic matters; Civil and commercial litigation; Property and conveyancing transactions; General legal practice and client management. You will have the opportunity to: assist with legal...

SHL & Associates Lawyers ​ is   a boutique ​ law   firm situated in the Sydney CBD .  Our firm  practises primarily  in  litigation (commercial litigation,  ​ family  l aw,   ​and  c riminal  l aw ​) and  conveyancing/ ​ property law .      We are currently seeking a junior solicitor/graduate.   Successful candidates should  possess the following skills and qualities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills . Ability to multitask.  ​A ttention to detail . Excellent time management skills ​. Experience with PEXA and Leap legal software.  Chinese speaking and writing skills are highly desirable , but not essential. ​ ​ We offer a competitive salary that will be based on your experience and performance. If you are interested in this position, please submit your cover letter, resume, and academic transcript to info@shllaw.com.au.

Luminous Legal is seeking a graduate or junior solicitor with a minimum of 1 year of experience to join our busy firm located in Ashfield, just a short walk from Ashfield Station. This is a full-time position, and the successful candidate will be expected to commence work 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.   Remuneration will be...

Junior Litigation Solicitor (1-2 yrs PAE) Location: Sydney CBD Job Type: Permanent Full-time position We are a growing and dynamic law firm with an established practice across multiple areas. We are seeking Junior Litigation Solicitors with 2-4 years of post-admission experience ( PAE ) in any of the following practice areas: Commercial litigation Criminal law Family law Taxation law Will & Estate This role is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated, empathetic, and personable solicitor looking to advance their career in litigation. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing client matters with professionalism, diligence, and a client-focused approach.   Key Responsibilities: Liaising with clients, agents, solicitors, barristers, and other relevant parties. Obtaining instructions via email, telephone, and in-person conferences. Drafting correspondence, court documents, and...

We are a boutique firm with a unique culture, dedicated to providing clients with tailored legal advice in Family Law, Criminal Law, and Care and Protection matters. You will be involved in: Carriage of your own Family Law matters. This will include preparation and representation in divorce, parenting and property matters, and appearing in interim hearings without the assistance of Counsel in both divisions of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia; Briefing counsel at trial; Appearances in the Criminal Jurisdiction for mentions, sentences and potentially defended hearings; and General administrative tasks. You will have/be a: 1-5+ year PAE in Family Law; A current practising certificate; Experience in managing your own files with and without supervision; Experience in appearing in Court and mediations; Experience in Criminal Law highly desirable but not essential; and A collegiate approach to your...

King & York Lawyers is a boutique law firm specialising in criminal law, traffic law and family law. We are located in the Sydney CBD, and are looking for enthusiastic, driven and ambitious individuals who wish to progress their career. Applicants must have a strong work ethic, exceptional attention to detail, as well as excellent communication skills. We are hoping to expand our firm, so the right applicant may have the opportunity to progress into a graduate solicitor role.  You will be required to conduct legal research, prepare Court documents, appear in Court for mentions, liaise with clients and provide administrative support. Please send your resume and cover letter to  info@kingandyorklawyers.com.au . If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us on the office line provided.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) values results, professional growth, workforce diversity and a balance between work and life commitments. The ODPP is the largest criminal law firm in the state spanning across 16 different chambers across 9 locations throughout Queensland. Our Role To prosecute criminal cases on behalf of the State of Queensland. To act fairly and impartially, to assist the court to arrive at the truth. Work Experience Placement Program (WEPP) Gain a comprehensive understanding of the ODPP and its role and functions within the criminal justice system. Work alongside Queensland’s top Prosecutors and legal staff. Regularly attend court and gain real world exposure to the criminal justice system. Gain an insight into the preparation of real criminal cases. Experience the professional environment of a busy criminal law practice Be supported in a culturally diverse workplace and have your work experience recognised for PLT...

Boston Rose Legal is a respected, growth-oriented Sydney law firm with over 25 years of experience delivering pragmatic, commercially focused legal solutions. Based in Fairfield, our firm continues to grow through strong client partnerships, consistently high-quality work, and a collaborative, high-performance culture. We are seeking a motivated Law Graduate or PLT student who is eager to gain hands-on, real-world legal experience across a range of practice areas, including property, commercial, litigation, family law, and estates. This role offers meaningful exposure to live matters, direct mentoring from experienced solicitors, and the opportunity to develop practical legal skills in a supportive environment. This is an ideal opportunity for a graduate or PLT candidate looking to build a strong foundation for their legal career within a firm that values initiative, learning, and long-term growth. High performers will have clear pathways to ongoing opportunities as the firm...

Our Sydney CBD based firm has an opportunity for an individual to gain Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement in the areas of litigation and various areas of commercial, corporate, insolvency, building and construction, intellectual property and criminal law. The Position This position is available for a person who is either in their final year of university, are very close to graduating or have recently graduated and looking to partake in PLT training. You will gain first-hand experience in a professional environment, working alongside experienced solicitors. You will be involved in a range of activities ranging from legal drafting, legal research and. Prepare applications, affidavits, statements and other types of court documents; Conducting legal research; Case analysis; Liaising with counsel and attending court hearings; Handling legal documentation, file administration and tracking; Work with solicitors to liaise with clients and other professionals;...

Joseph G. Capogreco and Associates is a boutique family run law firm situated in Petersham, NSW. Our areas of expertise include: ·         Family law; ·         Wills; ·         Conveyancing; ·         Leases; ·         Financing; ·         Criminal law; ·         Workers compensation; ·         Debt recovery; ·         Construction Law; and ·         Motor vehicle accidents. We are offering an opportunity for final-year law students or graduates who wish to undertake their PLT placement with us. This placement can be either full-time or part-time depending on your circumstances, and commencing immediately. We guarantee you will be exposed to various areas of law whilst obtaining quality practical experience under supervision of our practicing solicitors in a friendly and welcoming environment.  Our staff are more than happy to assist in the next chapter of your working career. Applicants need to be reliable and posses the following: ·...

EXC Law is a modern and progressive law firm based in the Sydney CBD, practising primarily in employment law, commercial law, property, civil litigation, intellectual property, immigration and family law. We continually invest in our people, including learning and development opportunities. You will have the opportunity to work alongside with our experienced Principal Solicitor - Natalie Lim, together with our Special Counsel - James Cho, who is a former Deputy District Registrar of the Federal Court of Australia and Registrar of the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia with extensive experience in resolving disputes (presiding in hearings or as registrar mediator) in a diverse range of practice areas, including industrial law, human rights and administrative law, corporations and insolvency law and intellectual property law. We are committed to inviting people from all walks of life to work with us and grow their careers in their own unique way. We are currently...

Position: Solicitor – Family Law Focus Location: Inverell, North-West NSW Job Type: In-person Job Status: Full-time Experience Required: Minimum 12 months PAE (Preference for 2-3 years) Salary: Negotiable, commensurate with experience Salary Guide: $80,000 - $100,000 + Bonuses Listing Close Date: 8 February 2026   About Us Gwydir Law is a thriving general practice firm located in the picturesque township of Inverell, in the north-west region of NSW. We specialise in Criminal Law, Family Law, Wills & Estates and Conveyancing. Our small, close-knit team consists of an office manager, two solicitors, a graduate soon to be admitted, and two other support staff. We are dedicated to providing high-quality legal services to our local community and fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. The Role We are seeking a Solicitor with a focus on Family Law, particularly in children’s and...

A new role awaits The Agency Legal Services Branch provides practical and solution-focused advice across a broad spectrum of matters to support business areas, including employment, workforce, and industrial relations matters; corporate, commercial, procurement, and property matters; information law and privacy matters; and scheme compliance, investigations and integrity matters. The Branch plays a key enabling function, including the identification and mitigation of legal risk for the NDIA and is seeking candidates to fill various vacancies in the following teams:  Integrity Agencies Scheme Compliance & Investigations Commercial Law Where you can add value The EL2 Lawyer (Legal Stream) is an important team leadership position within the NDIA and will have authority and responsibility to resolve legal issues and risks across wide-ranging activities of substantial depth involving significant detail. The position will exercise a significant degree of...

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, District Court of NSW, Federal Court of Australia, Administrative Appeals Tribunal, and NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal (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 or PLT student. This is an unpaid position with prospects of gaining employment with us....

SHL & Associates Lawyers ​ is   a boutique ​ law   firm situated in the Sydney CBD .  Our firm  practises primarily  in  litigation (commercial litigation,  ​ family  l aw,   ​and  c riminal  l aw ​) and  conveyancing/ ​ property law .      We are currently seeking PLT candidates on a voluntary basis.   Successful candidates should  possess the following skills and qualities: Excellent verbal and written communication skills . Ability to multitask.  ​A ttention to detail . Excellent time management skills ​. Chinese speaking and writing skills are highly desirable , but not essential. If you are interested in this position, please submit your cover letter, resume, and academic transcript to info@shllaw.com.au.