20 principal legal officer jobs found

Position Overview The Chief Justice is responsible for the management of the administrative affairs of the Federal Court and the effective, orderly and expeditious discharge of the business of the Court under the FCA Act. The Court has 54 judges and registries in 7 locations nationally. The Chief Executive Officer and Principal Registrar (CEO/PR) assists the Chief Justice in the management of the business and administrative affairs of the FCA. The CEO/PR is the accountable authority, for the purposes of the PGPA Act, for the Federal Court of Australia (the Entity), and is responsible for the appropriations for the FCA, FCFCOA and NNTT; and the provision of corporate services to the two federal courts and the NNTT. The CEO/PR is the Head of the statutory agency, for the purposes of the Public Service Act 1999, comprised of the officers and staff who support the FCA, FCFCOA, and NNTT (including corporate services). The statutory agency is distinct to the Federal Court and to the...

Come and join NSW Trustee and Guardian, a purpose driven organisation supporting people across NSW! Full-time, ongoing opportunity (35 hours per week) Location: Sydney CBD with flexible and remote working options available. Offering a competitive salary of $79,032 up to $86,539 per annum plus employer s contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. About us NSW Trustee Guardian protects, promotes, and supports the rights, dignity, choices and wishes of the people of NSW. The agency supports the Chief Executive Officer and the Public Guardian to provide customer-centred services to the people of NSW, including some of the state s most vulnerable. We do this by providing a range of multidisciplinary services including Will-making, estate planning, executorship, trustee, financial management and guardianship services. We write more than 13,000 estate planning documents each year, support over 47,000 customers annually and manage over seven billion dollars in...

The firm Genuine Legal is an innovative family law law firm with a positive and energetic culture. We practise exclusively in the areas of Family Law. We have offices in Brisbane, Perth & Sydney. The position We are currently offering a work experience placement as a component of Practical Legal Training (PLT). We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking person to do a placement with our team. The placement is on a full-time or a part-time basis and commencing immediately.  Further EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES are available during the placement and on completion of the placement. Your responsibilities will include but not limited to assisting our Solicitors with drafting court documents and correspondence, reviewing documents, undertaking legal research, assisting Solicitors at Court attendances and file management. How to Apply To apply for this role, please send your resume through the APPLY button. Alternatively, please...

Astor Legal is a rapidly growing Criminal Law firm with offices in Sydney CBD, Parramatta and Liverpool. We are seeking two volunteer paralegals/PLT students to attend our Parramatta office for two days per week. This is currently an unpaid position but may become paid in the future.  We are looking to hire someone as soon as possible. In this role, you will work directly with the Principal and solicitors. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from an accredited specialist in Criminal Law. You will be exposed to both summary and indictable matters. Duties and Responsibilities Drafting correspondence and legal documents Undertaking legal research Court attendance with solicitors Liaising with other parties Use of practice management and other software & applications General office duties Personal Attributes Self-motivated and result driven individual Good time management skills Excellent communication skills Ability prioritise and meet...

Location: Parramatta, Sydney, NSW About Us: We are a dynamic Sydney law firm with a passion for excellence. While our primary specialty is in Family Law, we have diverse practice areas including Criminal Law, Conveyancing, and Estates. Our firm believes in maximising value for our clients by utilising innovative management systems and strategies to provide unparalleled service. Role Overview: We are currently seeking a dedicated and passionate part-time volunteer trainee to join our dynamic team at Parramatta Office on Tuesdays and Thursdays (with a possibility of progressing to 3 days per week). This is an exceptional opportunity for law students or recent graduates to gain practical experience and insight into the workings of a successful family law firm. Key Responsibilities: Assisting the principal solicitor in research and drafting of documents. Attending client meetings and court hearings as an observer. Handling administrative tasks related to case...

Fantastic opportunity to gain valuable industry experience in Property and Commercial law under the guidance of an experienced principal lawyer. Biz Lawyers & Advisory is a boutique practice located in Martin Place, Sydney specialising in Property, Banking and Commercial Law. The placement is for an unpaid PLT volunteer experience role, however meals and transport costs will be reimbursed. The role commences immediately and can be either full or part time, depending on the candidate. As part of the role, you will have the rare opportunity to work one-on-one with the Principal of the firm who has a range of top tier and in-house legal experiences. The ideal candidate will have recently graduated with a law degree and will be looking to satisfy the PLT requirement and looking to be part of a young and dynamic firm with growth aspirations.  You will be a meticulous, hard-working, and a well-rounded individual who will gain practical experience, handling matters...

About the Role - Voluntary PLT Position Aussie Lawyers is looking for a PLT student 2 days a week (or more) in order to assist with general practice matters, primarily personal injury and civil litigation law matters. The position is a voluntary PLT placement position with potential long term employment prospects in a young, modern and dynamic legal practice in the Hills Shire District of Greater Western Sydney (directly opposite the new Bella Vista Station).  You will be working with experienced legal professionals and gain relevant experience in a diverse range of legal matters across all states and territories. The ideal candidate will have:  The ability to learn quickly Some experience in a law firm is preferred  High level of attention to detail Excellent presentation in person and on the phone Very confident and willing to talk to people on a regular/daily basis Reliable, enthusiastic and passionate attitude...

We are seeking a law graduate or junior solicitor. We are a boutique law firm located in North Sydney, specialising in building and construction. We offer any new starters one-on-one mentoring and training with the Principals of the firm and other experienced legal practitioners. This is an excellent opportunity to commence your legal career with stimulating and challenging work in a positive and supportive environment under the guidance of experienced practitioners.  You will have a high degree of autonomy and will get excellent coal-face experience in both advice and advocacy.  The working environment is friendly and supportive – we enjoy having a laugh – and our staff enjoy a healthy work/life balance. No experience is required. The role is a full-time position. About You ·         Recent LLB or JD Graduate ·         Enrolled or have completed College of Law or equivalent ·         Digitally fluent and happy to learn new ways of working ·...

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: 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...

SENIOR IMMIGRATION LAWYER Kah Lawyers is one of Western Sydney's leading boutique Immigration law firms based in Parramatta CBD. Our principal lawyer is an accredited specialist in Immigration Law and has 30 years' experience. Our firm provides legal advice in all immigration matters including partner, employer sponsored, independent, skilled, family and refugee visas, cancellations and complex matters including AAT and Federal Court work. Our lawyers are passionate, committed, motivated and high-achievers from diverse backgrounds. Our success is built on a foundation of teamwork, communication creative and lateral thinking. We have an exciting new opportunity for an immigration lawyer to join our busy practice. This is a   full time and/or part-time position for the right candidate. This position is flexible and may include both working in the office and from home.    Job description You will be involved in all aspects of law within the immigration portfolio....

JOB DESCRIPTION Aussie Lawyers is looking for PLT and/or law students to assist with general practice matters over many different areas of the law including personal injury law, commercial law, and litigation matters. The position is a voluntary position with potential long term employment prospects in a young, modern and dynamic legal practice in the Hills Shire District of Greater Western Sydney (directly opposite the new Bella Vista Train Station and Bus Transit Lane).  You will be working with the Solicitor, Paralegal and Principal and gain relevant experience in a diverse range of legal matters across all states and territories. The ideal candidate will have:  The ability to learn quickly Some experience in a law firm is preferred  High level of attention to detail Excellent presentation in person and on the phone Very confident and willing to talk to people on a regular/daily basis Reliable,...

PLT & LAW STUDENT VOLUNTARY WORK PLACEMENT AT AUSSIE LAWYERS JOB DESCRIPTION Aussie Lawyers is looking for a PLT and/or law student to assist with general practice matters over many different areas of the law including personal injury law, commercial law, and litigation matters. The position is a voluntary position with potential long term employment prospects in a young, modern and dynamic legal practice in the Hills Shire District of Greater Western Sydney (directly opposite the new Bella Vista Train Station and Bus Transit Lane).  You will be working with the Solicitor, Paralegal and Principal and gain relevant experience in a diverse range of legal matters across all states and territories. The ideal candidate will have:    The ability to learn quickly Some experience in a law firm is preferred  High level of attention to detail Excellent presentation in person and on the phone...

Lexsons Law Firm 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...

About us Indus Lawyers is a commercial law firm located in Harris Park. We deal mainly in property, commercial law, civil litigation and family law matters. About the role Reporting to a senior Lawyer of the firm, the role will have exposure to property (conveyancing and lease matters), general commercial (sale and purchase of business) as well as assisting the principal in litigation and family law matters. Specific responsibilities include: Attend to telephone calls Liaising with clients including taking new enquiries Assist the team with drafting and preparing legal documents Typing dictation and file management Skills and Experience Previous experience as a Legal Secretary Proficiency in the full Microsoft suite Experience with SILQ legal software is advantageous but not mandatory Highly organised and can prioritise a constantly changing workload Perks and Culture We pride ourselves on a friendly and relaxed working environment with a...

Indus Lawyers, a progressive law firm located in Harris Park, invites applications from students wishing to undertake Practical Legal Training (PLT). The position is an unpaid voluntary placement, but an allowance will be paid to cover travel and other expenses. Our firm deals with a range of practice areas, such as: Conveyancing, Family Law, Commercial Law and Litigation. The right candidate will have: Basic legal knowledge; Strong written and verbal communication skills; A can-do attitude, passionate, dedicated, and hard-working; Attention to detail and good organisational skills; Proficiency in computer operations. Your responsibilities and tasks will include working and training with the principal, other solicitors and staff member with exposure to a range of matters from start to finish, to enable you to obtain 'hands-on' experiences which will assist you in your future career. There is opportunity for a permanent role within the practice. Please email your...

  About the firm Indus Lawyers is a commercial law firm located in Harris Park. We mainly deal in property, commercial law, civil litigation and family law matters.   About the role The role will have exposure to property (conveyancing and lease matters) general commercial (sale and purchase of business) as well as assisting the principal in litigation and family law matters. The ideal candidate will possess the following attributes: Experience in property and general commercial matters and able to deal with clients; Be commercially minded with initiative and motivation; Strong work ethic and attention to detail; Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines; Ability to build and maintain client relationships; Worked in a law practice in NSW for at least one year. If you believe you possess the necessary skills to fill this role, then please forward your cover letter, resume, academic transcripts and references to this office. Our office is 10...

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...

About the role We are a thriving and dynamic law firm practicing primarily in family, criminal and civil litigation. We are searching for a paralegal 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;...

We are a high-profile boutique criminal law firm based in Melbourne for the past 22 years practising in criminal law. We represent a respectful base of clientele and provide an excellent standard of legal representation. We currently offer a work experience placement as a component of Practical Legal Training (PLT). Please note this is an unpaid position. We are seeking candidates who are passionate, motivated and hardworking to do the placement with our Criminal Law Team. The successful candidate will receive mentorship from highly experienced Principal Criminal Lawyer, and guidance from friendly support staff.   Additionally, that candidate will have an opportunity to observe the Principal Criminal Lawyer appear in court and highly experienced members of Counsel and King’s Counsel from time to time. This is an invaluable opportunity to experience criminal law practice in a friendly and supportive environment. To apply for this role, please email...

We are looking for an eager and enthusiastic individual to join our team as part of the PLT program. You will work alongside our Managing Director and Principal Lawyer Sam Karnib and appear in courts assisting our Principal Lawyer. The successful applicant will possess the following skills: Be agile and dynamic when assisting our Principal Lawyer Be interested in commencing a career in Criminal Law Be able and prepared to appear in court if required Be able and prepared to work on briefs, including perusing and summarising materials/evidence Be able and prepared to work with Barristers and appear in court to assist Barristers including taking file notes and/or instructions Be able to work well in a team environment We have offices in both Liverpool and Wollongong and service courts across NSW. Full-time and Part-time options available.