11 principal legal officer jobs found

About the business We are a thriving and dynamic firm practising primarily in family and criminal litigation. We are searching for a  lawyer to work closely with the Principal and the team. The firm has a solid stimulating, interesting and varied work inflow.  We are expanding rapidly and are 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: Being the right hand to 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,...

About the role We are a thriving and dynamic law firm practicing primarily in family, criminal and civil litigation. We are searching for a PLT to work closely with our team of paralegals and solicitors. The Principal is an accredited Independent Childrens Lawyer, on the specialist domestic violence panel, family law panel, cross examination panel, specialist criminal law panel. The firm has a solid stimulating, interesting and varied work inflow.   Your main duties in this role will include: Assisting lawyers and other staff members with any administrative duties including telephone attendance, invoicing, drafting cost agreements and receipts, itemised bills, diary management, arranging and scheduling appointments, client correspondences, all correspondences with third party stakeholders including lawyers, Courts and prosecutors, opening and closing files and all other administrative duties; Drafting email, letter and general day to day correspondence; Researching and...

Practical Legal Placement (PLT) JOB DESCRIPTION A R BYRNE & ASSOCIATES is a boutique law firm with offices located in Sydney and Melbourne, handling several areas of law including Wills and Estate Law, Criminal Law and Employment Law. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Pre-Admission Solicitor, meaning an upcoming or current NSW LL.B, JD or Diploma of Law graduate, currently completing their NSW Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice. This is a part-time intern (unpaid) position within our Sydney office. If you enjoy a challenge, can work in a fast-paced environment, and are keen to learn the ropes of being a CBD-based Solicitor one day, then this is the position for you. JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO: • Client conferencing. • Liaising with Barristers, Experts, Police, Prosecutors, law firms and other stakeholders. • Attending various Courts, Tribunals, Commissions across Sydney and NSW (with leave/permission...

GRADUATE LAWYER This is a fabulous opportunity to join a well-regarded legal team in Northern Victoria. We are innovative and care about our clients and community. We are looking for a Graduate Lawyer to join our Kyabram / Echuca team. This full-time role will give you the opportunity to develop your skills with the support of our Principal Lawyers. You will work in a variety of areas of law including Supreme and County Court litigation, large scale commercial and property transactions, wills and succession planning, probate and deceased estates. You will have: •  A Bachelor of Laws •  Good problem-solving skills and the ability to manage a busy workload. •  A motivated, positive and pro-active approach to your work. •  Commercially approach matters and problems that arise. •  Great attention to detail. Strong written and verbal communication. •  Advanced customer service skills. •  Ability to work in a committed...

Details During their cadetship, students will work alongside Redfern Legal Centre solicitors, gaining practical legal experience and exposure to clients experiencing disadvantage. The program is generously supported by Kerry O’Brien and McCullough Robertson Lawyers. The cadet will be paid a stipend of $54.88 per hour to undertake 18 days of employment spread over a mutually agreed period. The successful candidate will work alongside Redfern Legal Centre solicitors across three areas of our legal practice. The cadet will gain practical experience working with clients experiencing disadvantage, and join RLC solicitors engaged in advising clients, undertaking casework and policy projects and delivering community legal education. The cadet will receive: practical training across a range of legal areas experience in aspects of practice management: client intake and issues identification, ‘triage’, and managing a client caseload and court diary skills development in...

KWL Lawyers is a law firm located in Sydney CBD. We specialise in Commercial Law, Family Law, Wills and Estates, Property Law, Debt Recovery, Dispute Resolution and Migration Law. We have a strong reputation for being ethical and delivering high-quality work, and our client base includes both corporate and individual clients in Australia and based internationally.  We have an exciting opportunity preferably for a motivated and reliable individual for Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement to join our growing team. Non-final year law students are also welcomed to apply. The Position We are currently offering a Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement to penultimate to final year and recently graduated law students. You will be working as part of a team of experienced solicitors and other support staff while gaining valuable experience. You will be responsible for assisting in the drafting of legal documents, with guidance and mentorship from our experienced...

Our Firm Verde Lawyers is a law firm located in Sydney CBD. We specialise in Commercial Law, Family Law, Wills and Estates, Property Law, Dispute Resolution and Migration Law. We have a strong reputation for being ethical and delivering high-quality work, and our client base includes both corporate and individual clients in Australia and based internationally.  We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and reliable individual for Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement to join our growing team. The Position We are currently offering a Practical Legal Training (PLT) placement to penultimate to final year and recently graduated law students. You will be working as part of a team of experienced solicitors and other support staff on matters involving contract law, commercial law, family law and migration law. You will be responsible for assisting in the drafting of legal documents, with guidance and mentorship from our experienced and friendly team. This placement...

Our Firm Verde Lawyers is a law firm located in Sydney CBD. We specialise in Commercial Law, Family Law, Wills and Estates, Property Law, Dispute Resolution and Migration Law. We have a strong reputation for being ethical and delivering high-quality work, and our client base includes both corporate and individual clients in Australia and based internationally.  We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and reliable individual with experience in reviewing and drafting legal documents. The right candidate may be offered a permanent position if they are able to demonstrate they have the dedication and aptitude to join our growing team.  The Position We are seeking an experienced Lawyer or Law Graduate with at least 1 year of relevant experience. You will be responsible for assisting in the drafting of legal documents, including contracts, deeds and policies, with guidance and mentorship from our experienced and friendly team of solicitors. This is a unique...

We are a busy, dynamic and fast growing law firm located in Sydney CBD. We are looking for passionate PLT candidates to join our team. If you are looking to move to the next stage of your career within a law firm which provides a positive, supportive work environment, and values your hard work, this is the firm for you. You will be working cooperatively with all team members to assist the firm in servicing clients with various legal matters in different areas of practice. You will have a degree of autonomy in relation to assist the team members running files, with supervision, mentoring and guidance from all team members and directly from the Principal solicitor. The position offers the opportunity to be exposed to a wide range of legal matters including general litigation, commercial law, civil litigation, criminal law, family law, debt recovery, appeal matters and immigration law. This role will also enable you to gain substantial experience in quality legal work and provides...

Rep-Revive Criminal & Employment Lawyers® was established in April 2018. On a daily basis we bring the fight for justice, truth and fairness through legal representation to (1) those charged with criminal or traffic offences AND (2) those seeking rightful remedies to being unfairly dismissed or adversely affected by either their Employers, Employees or Independent Contractors. Since our inception about 95% of our clients require assistance in the Local Criminal Court.  At present we are seeking a hardworking, dedicated, organised and efficient applicant for a placement of full or part time practical legal training. The role is a voluntary role dedicated to providing supervision and practical teaching to those who are eligible for admission after their training is complete. Upon completion an offer of full-time employment with the firm may arise. Our philosophy and role in the community At Rep-Revive Criminal & Employment Lawyers® we know that the first casualty of a...

Adler Legal is a small legal practice based in Pyrmont that specialises in Estate planning and property matters. The principal is looking for a keen and enthusiastic PLT student to work two to three days per week in our office in Pyrmont. Please note remote working is unavailable for this role. Your responsibilities will vary depending on the needs of the firm. Overall, the scope of work will include: Taking file notes during client meetings; Various correspondence with clients and other stakeholders; Assisting the principal in drafting Wills, Appointments of Enduring Guardianships and Enduring Power of Attorney documents; Assisting the principal in preparing grants of Probate and Letters of Administration applications; General administration; Managing the safe custody registry; and Marketing/social media when required. You will be working directly with the principal and will be exposed to multiple areas of the legal practice....