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.
Jul 05, 2022
Part time
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.
McBride Legal is a specialist commercial and litigation practice, acting for small to medium size commercial enterprises. Located centrally in the Brisbane CBD, we provide a full suite of commercial legal services to our clients.
The firm is looking to hire a graduate or junior litigation solicitor who wants to kick-start their career with high quality cases in a growing and driven workplace.
Skills and Experience:
Law clerk experience working on commercial litigation matters will be highly regarded
A strong client focus and a commercial approach to your work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a plain, customer focussed style;
Strong organisational skills in order to manage a busy workload with the capacity to be detail-oriented;
A high level of integrity and accountability.
You will be working on commercial litigation cases under the supervision of successful Senior Associates with regular mentor sessions.
McBride Legal is in the process of expanding it's office space as well as other exciting changes. Now is the perfect time to join this young and driven team.
This is a full time position. Law graduates should ideally be admitted within the next 2-3 months.
Attention your cover letter to the Office Manager - Lisa Cains.
Jun 30, 2022
Full time
McBride Legal is a specialist commercial and litigation practice, acting for small to medium size commercial enterprises. Located centrally in the Brisbane CBD, we provide a full suite of commercial legal services to our clients.
The firm is looking to hire a graduate or junior litigation solicitor who wants to kick-start their career with high quality cases in a growing and driven workplace.
Skills and Experience:
Law clerk experience working on commercial litigation matters will be highly regarded
A strong client focus and a commercial approach to your work
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a plain, customer focussed style;
Strong organisational skills in order to manage a busy workload with the capacity to be detail-oriented;
A high level of integrity and accountability.
You will be working on commercial litigation cases under the supervision of successful Senior Associates with regular mentor sessions.
McBride Legal is in the process of expanding it's office space as well as other exciting changes. Now is the perfect time to join this young and driven team.
This is a full time position. Law graduates should ideally be admitted within the next 2-3 months.
Attention your cover letter to the Office Manager - Lisa Cains.
Reportable Conduct Directorate, NSW Office of the Children's Guardian
The Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG) is seeking motivated and resilient Investigation Officers (Clerk Grade 7/8) to join our Reportable Conduct Directorate on an ongoing basis. The Reportable Conduct Scheme plays a key role in keeping kids safe in NSW and we have recently received an injection of funds to expand our high-performing team. We have multiple ongoing roles available.
About the role
In this role you will oversight investigations by organisations that come under the Reportable Conduct Scheme and their actions in preventing and responding to reportable allegations; handle enquiries, notifications and complaints; deliver education/training activities; and participate in the broad range of other activities associated with the reportable conduct function.
For further details on the role, please view the Role Description .
To be successful in the role you will have the ability to:
Provide advice, guidance and training to organisations that come under the Reportable Conduct Scheme on best practice in preventing and responding to reportable allegations.
Oversight the way these organisations respond to reportable allegations, including risk assessment, risk management and investigation.
Manage a caseload of notifications and complaints, evaluating the public interest in recommending or determining the action to be taken.
Handle enquiries from organisations and make formal inquiries independently or under the guidance or supervision of senior officers.
In oversighting and monitoring the investigations and systems of these organisations, promote the appropriate balance between a child’s right to a safe environment and an employee’s right to a proper and fair process.
Provide timely advice to the Director and other staff on trends, systemic issues, individuals of concern, deficient investigations by organisations as well as assess and analyse information holdings and other relevant matters.
Contribute to portfolio management and other activities connected to the reportable conduct functions as needed.
Why the OCG?
The OCG creates safer places for children in NSW by regulating and monitoring organisations and individuals that provide services to children. We are a trusted authority on quality in child safe practices, in out-of-home care, and worker screening and safety. We have a dynamic and committed workforce, and a culture that encourages and promotes innovation and strives for continuous improvement.
We offer a positive working environment with dedicated professionals working across a range of regulatory functions to create safe places for children. Attractive employment conditions include a competitive remuneration package, health and safety initiatives including Fitness Passport, flexible working conditions and leave loading.
More information about us is available on our website .
Our commitment to Diversity
We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. The OCG encourages applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact the OCG People and Culture team on (02) 8219 3661 or OCG.HR@ocg.nsw.gov.au and advise of your preferred method of communication.
How to apply
To apply, you will need to attach a cover letter which also addresses the two targeted questions below and your resume in either Word or PDF format. We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description, so please develop your response with this in mind. Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Service please click here
Targeted questions
Describe a time when you have had to manage a high-volume workload with competing priorities. What considerations did you make when prioritising tasks, what challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
Outline an example of when your manager’s evaluation of your performance indicated that your work did not meet their expectations. What was your key learning and how did you act on it?
A Recruitment Pool may be created to fill similar roles for both ongoing and temporary opportunities if and as they arise. The successful applicant will need a current NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance as a condition of employment. For more information, visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian website.
Jun 28, 2022
Full time
The Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG) is seeking motivated and resilient Investigation Officers (Clerk Grade 7/8) to join our Reportable Conduct Directorate on an ongoing basis. The Reportable Conduct Scheme plays a key role in keeping kids safe in NSW and we have recently received an injection of funds to expand our high-performing team. We have multiple ongoing roles available.
About the role
In this role you will oversight investigations by organisations that come under the Reportable Conduct Scheme and their actions in preventing and responding to reportable allegations; handle enquiries, notifications and complaints; deliver education/training activities; and participate in the broad range of other activities associated with the reportable conduct function.
For further details on the role, please view the Role Description .
To be successful in the role you will have the ability to:
Provide advice, guidance and training to organisations that come under the Reportable Conduct Scheme on best practice in preventing and responding to reportable allegations.
Oversight the way these organisations respond to reportable allegations, including risk assessment, risk management and investigation.
Manage a caseload of notifications and complaints, evaluating the public interest in recommending or determining the action to be taken.
Handle enquiries from organisations and make formal inquiries independently or under the guidance or supervision of senior officers.
In oversighting and monitoring the investigations and systems of these organisations, promote the appropriate balance between a child’s right to a safe environment and an employee’s right to a proper and fair process.
Provide timely advice to the Director and other staff on trends, systemic issues, individuals of concern, deficient investigations by organisations as well as assess and analyse information holdings and other relevant matters.
Contribute to portfolio management and other activities connected to the reportable conduct functions as needed.
Why the OCG?
The OCG creates safer places for children in NSW by regulating and monitoring organisations and individuals that provide services to children. We are a trusted authority on quality in child safe practices, in out-of-home care, and worker screening and safety. We have a dynamic and committed workforce, and a culture that encourages and promotes innovation and strives for continuous improvement.
We offer a positive working environment with dedicated professionals working across a range of regulatory functions to create safe places for children. Attractive employment conditions include a competitive remuneration package, health and safety initiatives including Fitness Passport, flexible working conditions and leave loading.
More information about us is available on our website .
Our commitment to Diversity
We welcome and encourage applications from people across our diverse community, especially from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. We believe everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, valued and heard regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity or disability. The OCG encourages applications from people with disability and will provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact the OCG People and Culture team on (02) 8219 3661 or OCG.HR@ocg.nsw.gov.au and advise of your preferred method of communication.
How to apply
To apply, you will need to attach a cover letter which also addresses the two targeted questions below and your resume in either Word or PDF format. We are looking for you to demonstrate your competence in the focus capabilities as outlined in the role description, so please develop your response with this in mind. Note: the selection process will include a range of assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role. For more information on how to apply for a role in the NSW Public Service please click here
Targeted questions
Describe a time when you have had to manage a high-volume workload with competing priorities. What considerations did you make when prioritising tasks, what challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
Outline an example of when your manager’s evaluation of your performance indicated that your work did not meet their expectations. What was your key learning and how did you act on it?
A Recruitment Pool may be created to fill similar roles for both ongoing and temporary opportunities if and as they arise. The successful applicant will need a current NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance as a condition of employment. For more information, visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian website.
Stokes Lawyers is a commercial law firm located in Logan City, Queensland. Our team includes Accredited Specialists in both Commercial Litigation and Commercial Law.
We are seeking for 2 paralegals or law clerks to work either full or part time to join our firm to work primarily in our property, projects and commercial department. Existing law students may with nominal experience are welcome to apply.
The successful candidates will be assisting property and commercial lawyers with their daily legal practice and working under supervision on designated matters.
You will receive on the job training from our lawyers.
The firm has a strong history of internal growth.
Requirements:
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Be highly motivated and have strong attention to detail;
Experience is ideal but not required.
You must be available to work a minimum of 2-3 days per week
Responsibilities will include and not be limited to:
Assisting property and commercial lawyers with admin and legal tasks
Working under supervision on designated matters
Preparing and collating court documents
Scanning and electronic filing
Please email your cover letter, resume and availability to the office manager, Cassandra Paramor ( info@stokeslawyers.com.au ).
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
Jun 27, 2022
Part time
Stokes Lawyers is a commercial law firm located in Logan City, Queensland. Our team includes Accredited Specialists in both Commercial Litigation and Commercial Law.
We are seeking for 2 paralegals or law clerks to work either full or part time to join our firm to work primarily in our property, projects and commercial department. Existing law students may with nominal experience are welcome to apply.
The successful candidates will be assisting property and commercial lawyers with their daily legal practice and working under supervision on designated matters.
You will receive on the job training from our lawyers.
The firm has a strong history of internal growth.
Requirements:
Have excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Be highly motivated and have strong attention to detail;
Experience is ideal but not required.
You must be available to work a minimum of 2-3 days per week
Responsibilities will include and not be limited to:
Assisting property and commercial lawyers with admin and legal tasks
Working under supervision on designated matters
Preparing and collating court documents
Scanning and electronic filing
Please email your cover letter, resume and availability to the office manager, Cassandra Paramor ( info@stokeslawyers.com.au ).
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview.
ERA Legal is a commercial law firm with a focus on commercial litigation and commercial transactions.
We are seeking two highly motivated final year law students to join our team in Sydney.
Applicants must be a in their final year of study for their law degree and will preferably be able to work full-time, although we will consider applicants who can work a minimum of 4 days per week (or 3 full days + 2 half-days) in-semester and full time during semester breaks. We will accommodate reasonable study leave and PLT attendances.
The successful candidates upon completing a 6 month probationary period will be offered the opportunity to work as a solicitor at the firm on admission as an Australian Legal Practitioner.
Depending on the team you are selected to join, the specific activities of the successful candidates after training and induction will include:
legal research
drafting correspondence
preparing court documents
preparation and review of loan, security and other commercial documents
preparing briefs to barristers
taking witness statements and affidavits
Interested candidates
If you would like one of these roles then you will need to:
Have a thirst for knowledge and the early development of your legal career.
Be proactive and assertive.
Have initiative and always be looking for ways to contribute.
Take ownership of your role to ensure whatever the task, the job gets done.
Be able to work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
If this is you, then please forward your CV and a covering letter, letting us know how you meet the requirements for the role and why you would love to have this job to law@eralegal.com.au
While all applications will be reviewed, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.
Further information about our firm can be found on our website www.eralegal.com.au
Jun 27, 2022
Full time
ERA Legal is a commercial law firm with a focus on commercial litigation and commercial transactions.
We are seeking two highly motivated final year law students to join our team in Sydney.
Applicants must be a in their final year of study for their law degree and will preferably be able to work full-time, although we will consider applicants who can work a minimum of 4 days per week (or 3 full days + 2 half-days) in-semester and full time during semester breaks. We will accommodate reasonable study leave and PLT attendances.
The successful candidates upon completing a 6 month probationary period will be offered the opportunity to work as a solicitor at the firm on admission as an Australian Legal Practitioner.
Depending on the team you are selected to join, the specific activities of the successful candidates after training and induction will include:
legal research
drafting correspondence
preparing court documents
preparation and review of loan, security and other commercial documents
preparing briefs to barristers
taking witness statements and affidavits
Interested candidates
If you would like one of these roles then you will need to:
Have a thirst for knowledge and the early development of your legal career.
Be proactive and assertive.
Have initiative and always be looking for ways to contribute.
Take ownership of your role to ensure whatever the task, the job gets done.
Be able to work efficiently and effectively under pressure.
If this is you, then please forward your CV and a covering letter, letting us know how you meet the requirements for the role and why you would love to have this job to law@eralegal.com.au
While all applications will be reviewed, only applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.
Further information about our firm can be found on our website www.eralegal.com.au
Zilkens is a boutique firm located in the City. Established in 1993, the firm has extensive experience in all aspects of commercial and corporate law and litigation, wills and estates and property law.
We have an opportunity for a part time/casual law clerk, suitable for a penultimate or final year law student. This is a part time/casual role with flexibility as to hours and days with an immediate start.
The successful candidate will gain hands on experience and be exposed to all facets of life as a practising lawyer as you work closely with our senior and junior solicitors. Some of your responsibilities will include assisting our solicitors with:
research on case law and litigation
drafting documents and correspondence
attendance at Court to assist
document preparation and file management
The successful candidate must be:
confident and have strong communication skills
detail focused
interested in practising law, drafting documents and assisting with research
be available at least 2 days per week
This role has the potential for development into PLT placement and/or a graduate role.
If you wish to apply, please send us a cover letter and your resume to lawyers@zilkens.com.au .
If you have any queries please speak with our office manager Nick on 9221 2277.
Jun 21, 2022
Part time
Zilkens is a boutique firm located in the City. Established in 1993, the firm has extensive experience in all aspects of commercial and corporate law and litigation, wills and estates and property law.
We have an opportunity for a part time/casual law clerk, suitable for a penultimate or final year law student. This is a part time/casual role with flexibility as to hours and days with an immediate start.
The successful candidate will gain hands on experience and be exposed to all facets of life as a practising lawyer as you work closely with our senior and junior solicitors. Some of your responsibilities will include assisting our solicitors with:
research on case law and litigation
drafting documents and correspondence
attendance at Court to assist
document preparation and file management
The successful candidate must be:
confident and have strong communication skills
detail focused
interested in practising law, drafting documents and assisting with research
be available at least 2 days per week
This role has the potential for development into PLT placement and/or a graduate role.
If you wish to apply, please send us a cover letter and your resume to lawyers@zilkens.com.au .
If you have any queries please speak with our office manager Nick on 9221 2277.
Herald Legal is a busy law firm located in Sydney CBD. We are looking to recruit a talented and capable law clerk to join our team. Herald Legal offers a tremendous amount of invaluable experience and exposure to a wide range of legal matters within a variety of practice areas including:
Litigation;
Commercial and Corporate Law;
Family Law;
Criminal Law;
Migration Law;
Property Law
Your responsibilities will include but not limited to assisting our Solicitors with reviewing documents, undertaking legal drafting, court documents search and file management.
Please send your applications to wang@wanglawyers.com.au
Jun 20, 2022
Full time
Herald Legal is a busy law firm located in Sydney CBD. We are looking to recruit a talented and capable law clerk to join our team. Herald Legal offers a tremendous amount of invaluable experience and exposure to a wide range of legal matters within a variety of practice areas including:
Litigation;
Commercial and Corporate Law;
Family Law;
Criminal Law;
Migration Law;
Property Law
Your responsibilities will include but not limited to assisting our Solicitors with reviewing documents, undertaking legal drafting, court documents search and file management.
Please send your applications to wang@wanglawyers.com.au
Churches of Christ, Governance Group, Kenmore
Permanent, full-time opportunity
Who we are
Churches of Christ has a long and proud history of care. Our organisation has been serving more than 100 communities in Queensland and Victoria for almost 140 years, making us one of Australia's largest, most diverse not-for-profit organisations. By empowering people to live hope-filled, meaningful lives, we are able to truly live our purpose - to bring the light of Christ into communities. Through our local churches, our care and support services, and our over 3,800 staff, we are able to assist thousands of people each year. We operate a range of missional and community care services to assist families, the elderly and people in the areas of early childhood care; children, youth and family services; community housing; retirement living; home care; and aged care services. Through inclusive, caring, compassionate environments that meet individual needs without discrimination or prejudice, we are helping to build a community where everyone is welcome.
Our remuneration packages are competitive with the market, and come with significant salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay along with a generous five weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more (for eligible employees). Most importantly, you will help us to make a difference in the lives of many vulnerable Australians. Just imagine that.
About the role
A Legal Officer role has become available within the Legal and Secretariat team. This is a truly diverse and unique role, spanning the areas of Aged Care, personal injury, privacy, company secretarial work and compliance. The role offers solid training in key legal skills, such as legal research and providing advice to internal clients. The role will expose the candidate to a generalist legal practice, and will suit someone who would enjoy providing pragmatic and commercially minded advice on a number of areas of law. Working for one of Australia's largest and diverse not-for-profit, the role is a very rewarding one, with the opportunity to actually have an impact on the community. The prospective candidate will enjoy learning new things every single day!
You will be part of the close knit Legal and Secretariat team. Reporting to the Senior Legal Officer, you will have the opportunity to:
research and provide in -house legal advice (with supervision) to the organisation on legal matters
review contracts and general commercial agreements and give advice to stakeholders (under supervision)
respond to common legal inquiries, regulatory agencies or members of the business community, drawing on your sound knowledge of legal processes and systems
manage personal injury claims under the National Redress Scheme
have carriage of the organisation's debt recovery matters
assist the Director of Governance in company secretarial functions and support the Organisation's Board, Council and Committees (such as maintaining agendas, collating and distributing papers, taking minutes)
assist the Governance team with legal tasks (such as conducting research, developing and preparing of contracts, deeds and memoranda of understanding)
About You
You are a newly admitted lawyer with 0-2 years PQE with prior experience as a legal assistant, law clerk or paralegal in a law firm, in-house corporate law department or large community service organisation.
You must be able to work both autonomously as well as collaboratively within the team.
You will have excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail and with a high level of accuracy.
You must have experience in reviewing legal and corporate documents and providing advice.
Experience in the following areas are highly regarded:
aged care industry or not for profit
redress claims and/or personal injuries management
diligent or other board meeting software
If this sounds like you, we would be very pleased to hear from you.
To apply
To apply for this position please click the Apply button. For further information, please contact Sean Gomes on 0413 878 819.
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Applications close: Applications will be assessed as received
Jun 14, 2022
Full time
Churches of Christ, Governance Group, Kenmore
Permanent, full-time opportunity
Who we are
Churches of Christ has a long and proud history of care. Our organisation has been serving more than 100 communities in Queensland and Victoria for almost 140 years, making us one of Australia's largest, most diverse not-for-profit organisations. By empowering people to live hope-filled, meaningful lives, we are able to truly live our purpose - to bring the light of Christ into communities. Through our local churches, our care and support services, and our over 3,800 staff, we are able to assist thousands of people each year. We operate a range of missional and community care services to assist families, the elderly and people in the areas of early childhood care; children, youth and family services; community housing; retirement living; home care; and aged care services. Through inclusive, caring, compassionate environments that meet individual needs without discrimination or prejudice, we are helping to build a community where everyone is welcome.
Our remuneration packages are competitive with the market, and come with significant salary-packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay along with a generous five weeks of annual leave and the ability to purchase more (for eligible employees). Most importantly, you will help us to make a difference in the lives of many vulnerable Australians. Just imagine that.
About the role
A Legal Officer role has become available within the Legal and Secretariat team. This is a truly diverse and unique role, spanning the areas of Aged Care, personal injury, privacy, company secretarial work and compliance. The role offers solid training in key legal skills, such as legal research and providing advice to internal clients. The role will expose the candidate to a generalist legal practice, and will suit someone who would enjoy providing pragmatic and commercially minded advice on a number of areas of law. Working for one of Australia's largest and diverse not-for-profit, the role is a very rewarding one, with the opportunity to actually have an impact on the community. The prospective candidate will enjoy learning new things every single day!
You will be part of the close knit Legal and Secretariat team. Reporting to the Senior Legal Officer, you will have the opportunity to:
research and provide in -house legal advice (with supervision) to the organisation on legal matters
review contracts and general commercial agreements and give advice to stakeholders (under supervision)
respond to common legal inquiries, regulatory agencies or members of the business community, drawing on your sound knowledge of legal processes and systems
manage personal injury claims under the National Redress Scheme
have carriage of the organisation's debt recovery matters
assist the Director of Governance in company secretarial functions and support the Organisation's Board, Council and Committees (such as maintaining agendas, collating and distributing papers, taking minutes)
assist the Governance team with legal tasks (such as conducting research, developing and preparing of contracts, deeds and memoranda of understanding)
About You
You are a newly admitted lawyer with 0-2 years PQE with prior experience as a legal assistant, law clerk or paralegal in a law firm, in-house corporate law department or large community service organisation.
You must be able to work both autonomously as well as collaboratively within the team.
You will have excellent organisational skills with a strong attention to detail and with a high level of accuracy.
You must have experience in reviewing legal and corporate documents and providing advice.
Experience in the following areas are highly regarded:
aged care industry or not for profit
redress claims and/or personal injuries management
diligent or other board meeting software
If this sounds like you, we would be very pleased to hear from you.
To apply
To apply for this position please click the Apply button. For further information, please contact Sean Gomes on 0413 878 819.
We actively encourage and invite applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all our positions.
Applications close: Applications will be assessed as received
