Law Clerk Job Description: Top Duties and Qualifications

ABOUT US:

We re a boutique Law Firm specialising in Family Law matters.

THE Position AND YOUR ROLE:

A Volunteer position, suitable for someone looking for 2-3 days per week at a fast-paced Family Law firm.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;

Client intake

General administration

File management and review

Gathering and researching legal data

Drafting correspondence and legal documents

Identifying relevant issues in documentation

Liaising with clients

Through this position, you will gain valuable exposure to a broad range of Family Law matters. You will also deal with Commercial, Probate and Debt matters. Other areas of law are also considered, and you will be expected to show initiative in approaching these challenges.

Job Type: Part-time

Work Remotely:

No

Job Type: Volunteer

Salary: $0.01 per Deadline: 14/11/2022

Job Description

Dettmann Phair Lawyers is a long established boutique law firm on the North Shore of Sydney in Chatswood.

An excellent opportunity exists for someone with requisite experience to join our firm on a part time basis as a personal assistant to provide administrative support to two solicitors.

To be successful you will be proactive, detail orientated and have the ability to confidently manage changing priorities as required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Meeting and greeting clients

Booking meetings

Arranging couriers

Keeping the reception area tidy

Answering and forwarding phone calls

Screening phone calls

Sorting and distributing post

Assisting two lawyers

Skills & Experience:

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent communication skills via verbal and written

Strong work ethic and a 'can do' attitude

Job Type: Part-time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Morning shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work (Preferred)

Law Clerk or Admin

About HY Solicitors

We are a boutique law firm operating in Burwood NSW, specializing in personal injury law. Our principles have been working in the personal injury field for more than 2 decades.

What are we looking for?

We have a fantastic opportunity for 3 new law clerks to join our team, ideally 3-4 days per week. We welcome all applications but this role will particularly suite second or third year law students. YOU MUST BE Available TO WORK AT LEAST 3 DAYS A WEEK.

The following attributes and skills will assist in your success in your application:

Mandarin speaking is preferred;

Attention to detail;

Great organisational skills and good interpersonal skills;

Experience is not required.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 40 per week

Salary: Up to $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Professional development assistance
Schedule:

8 hour shift



Ability to commute/relocate:

Burwood, NSW 2134: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Authorisation:

Australia (Preferred)


Work Location: In Start Date: 05/10/2023

Legal Secretary/Law Clerk

AW Bale & Son Solicitors, Specialists in Criminal Law, are currently seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Legal Secretary to join our close-knit team.

Whilst experience is not required, it will be highly [website] law students are encouraged to apply.

The role includes providing quality administrative and legal assistance to one of our Accredited Specialists. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks including:

General secretarial and administration duties

Drafting legal documents with precision

Liaising with clients, Counsel and Court personnel

Typing dictations accurately

Day to day maintenance of client files

Appearing in Court when necessary

The successful candidate will need to possess the following qualities:

Competent level of computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office

Professional and polite telephone manner

Strong attention to detail

Good written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Ability to work autonomously and as a team player

Strong organisational and multitasking skills

Ability to manage time effectively

Have a genuine interest in the growth of the firm and their own reputation

Willingness to go above and beyond the bare minimum

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm. Our office is located on George Street in the CBD.

If you possess the above listed attributes and are eager to get your career started, this opportunity could be perfect for you. Please apply below with your Cover Letter and Resume including 2 references.

Please note due to the high volume of applicants only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $40,000.00 $50,000.00 per year

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Brisbane, QLD 4000: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work (Preferred)

The Firm:

Thomas Martin Lawyers is a boutique strata specialist law firm based in Sydney, providing legal services in the areas of strata, building defects, property and commercial law. Our organisation is focused on providing quality and client-based solutions and building quality relationships with our clients.

The Role:

We are currently looking for a motivated full-time or part-time (3-4 day/week) paralegal to join a growing firm. This role will seek you work under the guidance of our Partners. The position is dynamic and allows you to work in a supportive team environment.

Key Duties

In this role, your daily duties may include:
- Drafting general correspondence

- Liaising with clients

- Reviewing cases and articles and preparing summaries

- Legal research

- Drafting briefs and court documents

- Clerical and administrative tasks

Key Skills/Experience:

The successful applicant will ideally possess the following:

- At least 2 years paralegal experience in strata, construction or property law

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- A willingness to learn, positive approach and strong initiative

- Proficient at legal research

- Intermediate skills in the MS Office Suite

- Able to work well under pressure and meet urgent deadlines



Our Values:

At Thomas Martin Lawyers, a strong emphasis is placed on employee growth and development. We believe in the value of building strong relationships through a personal approach, allowing us to deliver the most effective results for our clients.

How to Apply:

If you think you are a suitable candidate for this position, please apply within or send your CV to Malcolm Hindi at [website]

Immediate start for the right candidate.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Schedule:

8 hour shift



Work Authorisation:

Australia Location: In person

Who are we?

We are a private, boutique and low profile international law firm representing some of South East Asia's most influential families and lawmakers.

A firm born in Malaysia, underpinned by local knowledge and global connections.

We envisage a firm that can bridge East and West and attracts clients and talent without borders.

About the role

This newly created role in GLP's Perth headquarters provides high quality legal and professional support to all of the firm's Partners, Staff and Operatives.

Along with being the first port of call for any client enquiries, Law Clerks are expected to assist with the daily operations within the firm, as well as undertaking general administrative and procedural responsibilities.

Being a highly client focused environment, a friendly and helpful approach will be key, along with excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to technical excellence. An understanding of basic social media marketing and ability to create landing pages will be very highly regarded.

Key responsibilities include:

Taking first line calls from staff based in any of the firm s offices

Resolving client problems, queries and complaints in an effective and timely manner

Logging and keeping current all Incidents via the Filepro system

Drafting landing pages and creating marketing content

Setting up of conference rooms with the required equipment, configuring and setting up presentations for meetings, workshops, conferences, including conference phones, flipcharts and whiteboards

Hours will comprise 5-8 hour shifts between 9:00 am 5.00 pm. Flexibility with regards to after-hours, public holiday and weekend work will be required in case of urgent matters.

How to apply

Please apply by sending through by email, your resume, covering letter and link to your Linkedin Profile to our office at legal [website]

For further information on this role, please contact our practice manager.

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia

Job Types: Casual, Seasonal, Internship
Contract length: 1 month

Salary: From $23.67 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount

Employee mentoring program

Free drinks

Free food

Profit sharing

Work from home
Schedule:

Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
No vaccination requirements, no mask mandates in accordance with the updated WA Government rules for office workers.

Ability to commute/relocate:

Perth, WA 6000: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work (Required)

Role:-

A casual position exists for a person looking to take on a role which offers significant responsibility but also the flexibility of casual working.

Your role will include:

· Contacting and liaising with Clients.

· Managing the progress of Client Matters from start to completion.

· Managing Settlements and preparing Client Settlements in PEXA.

· Working on Estates.

· Using the Firm’s existing account systems, maintaining Financial Records and preparing Financial Reports.

· Managing invoicing and collection.

· Managing correspondence with Clients.

· Administrative support for the principal lawyer of the Firm.

· Generally managing document filing and retention.

Essential Experience:-

To be successful in this role you must have:

· Worked for at least one year in a Legal role involving estates and conveyancing.

· Experience preparing and closing settlements on PEXA.

· Accounting experience.

· Competent with Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word, Outlook and Excel) and have experience with Adobe Acrobat.

· Competent sourcing and filing online documentation.

· Excellent time management skills.

· Excellent organisation skills.

· Attention to detail.

· The ability to work independently.

· Willingness to take initiative and action the tasks required to bring each Matter to completion.

· Preparedness to follow up and resolve issues to completion.

Availability:-

Subject to discussion but the role requires you must be available at least two days a week, including Friday.

Office hours are 9am to 5pm. Subject to the minimum work requirements above, your working hours can be adjusted if required to fit in with existing commitments.

Salary:-

Salary will be determined commensurate with your qualifications and experience.

Employer questions:-

Your application should include provision of a Curriculum Vitae and cover letter. It must address each item in the “Essential Experience” section and include responses to the following questions:

What are your qualifications?

· How many years’ experience do you have in a Legal Firm and what position/s have you held?

· What days are you available?

· What hours are you available?

· When are you available to commence work?

· Do you have a current security or police clearance certificate and/or would you be willing to obtain one?

· Please provide contact details for three referees.

Due Date for Applications:-

Applications for the position will be reviewed as soon as they are received.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $30.00 – $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Schedule:

8 hour shift



Experience:

Law Firm: 1 year Location: In person