16 criminal lawyer jobs found

About Sydney Criminal Lawyers We are Australia’s most awarded criminal defence practice. Our reputation is built on results, not hours. We are currently selecting one practitioner to join our our warm team. The Remuneration We reward output. We offer a competitive base salary plus a transparent commission Full carriage of a diverse criminal and traffic law portfolio. Independent advocacy in defended hearings, bail applications, and section 14s. Instructing Counsel in District and Supreme Court trials. Direct access to the firm's forensic experts and established legal resources. Only a 4 hour billing per day target Incentives for exceeding billing targets and various other rewards Parking available The Candidate This is a high-performance environment. You must have: An unrestricted Practising Certificate Proven courtroom presence and the ability to operate independently. A commitment to high-quality legal work and client management....

Position available for driven Graduate or soon to be Graduate Criminal Lawyer including PLT placements.

Location:   Sydney CBD opposite Downing Centre Court Work Type:   Full-time, leave early on Fridays Salary:   Competitive, based on experience About the Role We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Graduate or Junior Lawyer to join our dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior lawyers, gaining hands-on exposure to a variety of complex legal matters from day one. Key Responsibilities Legal Research:  Conduct in-depth research to support case preparation and strategy. Drafting:  Assist in preparing legal documents Client Interaction:  Liaise with clients to gather information, provide updates, and assist in managing expectations. File Management:  Access to your own cases as well as being teamed up with Senior Lawyers to learn and assist in more complex cases. Court Attendance:  Support senior lawyers in courtroom proceedings and appear in Mentions, Sentences, Section 14 Mental Health...

Appius Lawyers PLT Placement – Part-time or Full-time Appius Lawyers is a small suburban law firm seeking proactive law graduates looking to complete their 75 days of Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement . We are seeking an applicant who is able to commence immediately . Our practice areas include family law, wills and estates, criminal law, contractual disputes (including commercial leases), debt recovery, and general litigation . During the placement, the successful applicant will gain practical exposure to a range of matters and will be expected to: • review client instructions and factual material; • assist in maintaining files and progressing matters; • conduct legal research; and • contribute to legal strategy and case theory on new and existing matters. The successful applicant will demonstrate: • strong written and verbal communication skills; • the ability to work both independently and as part of a team; •...

Company Description Quantum Law Group is an award-winning, innovative, and dynamic law firm with a mission to revolutionise the delivery of legal services. Our firm and its Partners have achieved over 100 legal and business awards in less than 5 years. We pride ourselves on our ability to cross the boundaries between traditional and innovative legal practice to deliver value, results, and success.   Our firm handles a wide range of practice areas including Dispute Resolution and Litigation, Property Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, Family Law, and Criminal Law.   This unique opportunity will see you join our team as a senior solicitor and work across a wide range of high-profile cases and some of the most complex and interesting cutting-edge challenges in the practice of law.   Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Associate (5 years+ PAE). You will be responsible for providing legal advice and representation to clients, preparing...

Company Description Quantum Law Group is an award-winning, innovative, and dynamic law firm with a mission to revolutionise the delivery of legal services. Our firm and its Partners have achieved over 100 legal awards in less than 5 years. We pride ourselves on our ability to cross the boundaries between traditional and innovative legal practice to deliver value, results, and success. Our firm handles a wide range of practice areas including Dispute Resolution and Litigation, Property Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, Asset Protection, Family Law, and Criminal Law.   This unique opportunity will see you join our team as a solicitor and work across a wide range of high-profile cases and some of the most complex and interesting cutting-edge challenges in the practice of law.    Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Solicitor or Senior Solicitor (depending on your PAE). The Solicitor will be responsible for providing legal advice and...

About the business We are a thriving and dynamic firm practising primarily in family and criminal litigation. We are searching for an admitted solicitor to work closely with the Principal and the team. The firm has a solid stimulating, interesting and varied work inflow.  We are expanding and 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: Assist 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, interim hearings, and instructing counsel in...

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...

Chua Tan Associates Lawyers, Consultants & Public Notary is a well-established busy boutique CBD general law practice that provides legal services in a range of areas including immigration, family, commercial, criminal, litigation, wills and estates, corporation, conveyancing, and public notarisation.   We are looking for a lawyer who has strong interest and is dedicated to practise in immigration law to join our busy specialist team. Law graduates and junior lawyers are welcomed to submit your expression of interest.   You will be handling various type of visa applications and appeal applications (merit and judicial review), submissions, research and some administrative duties. The position in cludes client contact and autonomy but with supervision as required.    You will receive mentoring from senior lawyers and LIV Accredited Specialists in Immigration Law. Candidates interested in becoming an Accredited Specialist in Immigration law will fit well...

This local firm is best known for its commercial litigation, industrial relations, wills & estates and conveyancing.  We are looking for a team player with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, knowledge of the law and a demonstrated ability to consistently achieve or exceed goals. About the Role In this role, you will have carriage of a wide range of matters including commercial litigation, criminal law, property law, employment law, estate planning and litigation as well as other various niche areas. The ideal candidate will have: Current practising certificate; Excellent oral and written communication skills A strong desire to work directly with clients, solve problems and meet expectations The ability to work independently on files under limited supervision; The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines; LEAP and PEXA experience (would be well regarded); Ability to maintain and develop lasting client...

About the Firm Quantum Law Group is an award-winning, innovative, and dynamic law firm with a mission to revolutionise the delivery of legal services. Our firm and its Partners have achieved over 100 legal awards in less than 5 years. We pride ourselves on our ability to cross the boundaries between traditional and innovative legal practice to deliver value, results, and success. Our firm handles a wide range of practice areas including: Dispute Resolution and Litigation Corporate and Commercial Law Property Law Family Law Criminal Law Insolvency Law Position An exciting opportunity has arisen for talented interns to join our team in our Sydney office. You will work together with a team of approximately 20 staff and will experience a range of legal and operational tasks with our Partners and solicitors. Under the mentorship of the team, you will gain experience, ongoing coaching, career development opportunities and knowledge on many areas of law...

ASSOCIATE TO THE HON JUSTICE HOWARD   Salary: Level 2.4 under the Public Sector CSA Agreement 2024 Applications are invited for the position of Associate to the Honourable Justice Howard at the Supreme Court of Western Australia. The advertised position is for an initial 12-month period, with the view to extend by a further 6 months. The successful applicant must be available to commence on 24 August 2026. Prospective applicants should possess the following attributes: - A law degree, or nearly completed law degree; - A high level of academic achievement (Honours or equivalent is desirable, but not essential); - High-level research and analytical skills; - Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills; and - Editorial skills are an advantage. The successful applicant will be required to undertake legal research and produce written workfor a Judge. There are also requirements to carry out administrative functions in preparation for...

Maksisi Lawyers is a boutique law firm located in the heart of Sydney CBD, specialising in a variety of areas such as civil and commercial litigation, family law, criminal law, and employment law. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional legal services with a personalised touch. Position We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Graduate/Junior Solicitor to join our dynamic team full-time. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with our Principal Solicitor, gaining exposure to a variety of matters. Experience as a paralegal, graduate, or solicitor essential.   The right candidate will have excellent communication skills, as well as the ability to apply critical thinking to the work they do. They will also effectively manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in support of the Principal Solicitor. It is also essential to be able and willing to work across a variety of practice areas.  How to Apply:  If you meet the criteria and are...

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....

We are a prominent Criminal Law Firm in Sydney CBD Established in 1976 Seeking a highly motivated, competent, go getter for an upcoming role within our office. We are seeking the following: - PLT Student – Willing to undertake unpaid PLT Graduate at Law / Junior Solicitor Part-time paid position with the strong possibility of the position becoming full time later in the year. The roles entails supporting the principal solicitor and his associate solicitor in the daily management and preparation of their cases. The role is a mix of office work, court time, assisting in conferences, running errands in respect to court filings, research, document delivery and the like. Must Be ProActive and Keen to Work on Multiple Case assisting the Principal.  Experience in criminal law would be an advantage. REFERENCES AND CV BY WAY OF EMAIL ONLY (no calls will be considered).

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....