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About us

Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers is a mid-tier law firm with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Hobart, and a number of regional offices across New South Wales. We offer specialist legal services in property, commercial, litigation and dispute resolution, employment & industrial relations, and plaintiff personal injury law. Our clients include a broad cross-section of corporate, government, not for profit, SME and personal clients.

We value and strive for diversity in our practice and actively provide our staff with encouragement, opportunities, and the resources they require to continuously challenge and ultimately advance their skills and career objectives.

The opportunity

We currently have an exciting opportunities for a second or third year law student. The role will involve a variety of legal functions and administrative tasks and is suited to a candidate who enjoys the challenge of a busy work environment.

This role is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in a law firm, develop your legal skills and apply what you are studying.

Key responsibilities:

• Liaising with clients
• Preparation of correspondence, court documents, statements and subpoenas
• Attending court and settlements
• Legal research and court filing as required
• Extensive file and document management
• Proactively manage solicitor and client requests/inquires where possible
• Providing a high level of support to professional staff within the team in relation to carriage of their matters.

Successful candidates will have:

• Completed their first year of study relating to their Undergraduate University Law degree (essential)
• Interest and/or previous experience in Personal Injury Law (preferred)
• Excellent typing skills combined with a high attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise work and manage competing deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A confident, professional and empathetic phone manner
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Outlook skills

Your application:

A successful application will include your current resume, a copy of your most recent transcripts and a cover letter covering the following points:

• your available working days,
• your current year of study,
• when you expect to graduate,
• your preferred office location and
• the area of law you're most interested in.

We are looking for candidates with a keen interest in personal injury law, as well as the initiative and self-motivation to be able to learn 'on the job'. You will be a highly organised and well-presented with a proactive attitude. If you want to be a part of our energetic team culture and are client-focused, do not miss this chance

If you're interested in this role and what we have to offer, please proceed with your application via SEEK.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelEntry level

Employment type

• Employment typeContract

Job function

• Job functionLegal
• IndustriesLaw Practice

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