Our clientOur client is a large and sophisticated organisation, with a solid legal team of quality lawyers seeking to add a junior to the team for a short term contract. Suited to a driven and highly motivated Junior Lawyer or Law Graduate.The roleOffered on a contract basis for 2-3 months, you will gain invaluable hands-on experience in this criminal and administrative law role. Manage your own caseload including Summary to Indictable offences, as well as adjudications, appearing in court, and developing your professional skills.In this role you will enjoy the following:
Assist with, and conduct hearings
Present relevant evidence to the court
Draft court documents
Engage with internal clients and conduct legal research
Work closely with senior prosecutors
Skills & ExperienceTo be suitable for this role, you MUST have:
A current practicing certificate or be able to gain one
Relevant experience so as to confidently attend court hearings and trials in criminal and administrative law matters
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work autonomously and show initiative
The ability to speak in court confidently
Benefits
Competitive salary
Hands-on court experience
Opportunity to work closely with experienced prosecutors
How to ApplyTo be considered you MUST be a South Australian admitted lawyer with a practising certificate or right to gain a practising certificate, be based in Adelaide and ready to start on relatively short notice. Applicants who do not meet these criteria cannot be responded to.To apply please email your cv to Malehna Gochman via
