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Legal Personnel is a legal recruitment agency recruiting partners, lawyers, management and support st Enquiries: [email protected]

Legal Personnel was established as Sydney’s first specialist legal recruitment consultancy over 40 years ago - dedicated to servicing the needs of Sydney’s legal market. We now also service the Brisbane and Melbourne legal markets, with extensive networks country-wide. Our specialist team recruits partners, lawyers, management and support staff. We strive to create and maintain long term relations

hips in our networks and we pride ourselves on providing a true consulting service to both our clients and candidates. Our clients range from internationals and top-tiers to local market boutiques.

01/11/2017

Market update: is now a good time to look for a new role? See:

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19/10/2017

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16/10/2017

New Job
Employment Lawyer - 2-4 years PAE - BBBH9425
Job Classification: Legal
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sydney CBD, Sydney, Australia
Salary: Attractive salary on offer!

The Firm

Our client is a leading national firm with an outstanding reputation. Due to growth in it's highly reputable employment law team it is currently seeking a lawyer to join the team in Sydney.

The Role

This role will see you working with clients from both the private and public sector, providing advice on a range of employment law matters, as well as assistance on litigious matters.

You will work with 2 partners in the team who are leaders in their field and be exposed to a range of high profile and diverse clients.

You will also have the added benefit of working with Senior Associates who, along with the Partners, will provide you with mentorship and really nurture your career.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have strong, well-rounded employment law experience, gained from a leading mid-top tier firm. You will be a team player, keen to work on interesting and challenging, high-end legal work. The exposure and training you will receive at this firm are second to none. A strong academic transcript is also important.

The Benefits

This is a national firm with an excellent reputation across all of its practice areas. The quality of the work is equivalent to a top-tier firm and the culture within the firm is excellent. You will work with partners and lawyers who are excellent at what they do and your career path will be nurtured in this firm. You will receive an attractive remuneration package along with other benefits.

To Apply

Please email a copy of your CV and academic transcript which will be treated in strict confidence to Julie Grasso, quoting job number 9425 in the subject field.

The Firm Our client is a leading national firm with an outstanding reputation. Due to growth in it's highly reputable employment law team it is currently seeking a lawyer to join the team in Sydney.The Role This role will see you working with clients from both the private and public sector, providin...

12/10/2017

Yes, prospective employers will Google you! So then why not make it count? A blog on social media & the legal profession:

I was recently interviewed for a podcast exploring the effects that a person’s social media presence can have on their career. It got me thinking: Is it a requi...

10/10/2017

New Job
Corporate Senior Associate - Partner - BBBH9406
Job Classification: Legal
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Western Sydney, Australia
Salary: Attractive package on offer

The Firm

Our client is a major law firm located in Sydney's western suburbs. With a full practice offering it competes with high profile law firms in the Sydney CBD and the quality of legal work on offer is second to none. This is a growing, progressive and dynamic firm.

The Role

This is an incredibly unique opportunity to move towards partnership in the short term, with a view to becoming the head of the corporate team.

You will work as the 2IC to the partner who is currently the head of the corporate team, and you will be exposed to the firm's key clients, with a view to developing strong relationships with these long term clients of the firm.

This is a true leadership opportunity.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have at least 7 years' post admission experience as a corporate/M&A lawyer, gained at a reputable firm. You will have broad corporate/commercial and corporate/M&A experience.

You will have strong leadership skills and be driven by a desire to succeed and help grow this already well established practice, taking it to the next level.

You will be ambitious, but will also be a team player, understanding the importance of building and maintaining a positive work culture and will be excited by the prospect of becoming a leader in this firm and part of the firm's long-term future.

Benefits

You will be given a genuine, short-term path towards partnership, where the goal will be for you to take over as head of the corporate team in due course.

This firm offers a culture which is truly second to none. It values its people. The high level retention of its staff is indicative of the positive, collaborative and supportive environment enjoyed by lawyers at this firm. You will be exposed to high quality clients and legal work and receive great support in this role. You will also work hours which will allow you to have a genuine work-life balance, which is almost unheard of in this area of law at most major firms.

Opportunities like this do not come up very often, so if you are interested, please do not hesitate to apply!

How to Apply

To apply in strict confidence, send your CV and academic transcript quoting reference number JG/9406 or contact Julie Grasso on (02) 9252 0345.

Our client is a major law firm located in Sydney’s western suburbs. With a full practice offering it competes with high profile law firms in the Sydney CBD and the quality of legal work on offer is second to none. This is a growing, progressive and dynamic firm.

10/10/2017

New Job
Wills & Estates Lawyer - 2-5 years PAE - BBBH9407
Job Classification: Legal
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Western Sydney, Australia
Salary: Attractive package & great culture

The Firm

Our client is a major law firm located in Sydney's western suburbs. With a full practice offering it competes with high profile law firms in the Sydney CBD and the quality of work on offer is second to none. This is a growing, progressive and dynamic firm.

The Role

The firm is looking to add a Wills & Estates lawyer to its highly reputable team. You will work alongside a partner who is an expert in this area of law, gaining excellent mentorship in the role. The team practices in the areas of estate planning, with a particular focus on complex estate planning for individuals and businesses, and all aspects of estate administration, acting for both executors and beneficiaries. The client base is varied and includes individuals with blended families, those with vulnerable beneficiaries, the elderly, high net worth individuals and business owners.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have 2-5 years post admission experience in Wills and Estates, gained in a reputable practice.

You will have experience in preparing wills, powers of attorney, appointments of enduring guardian, testamentary trusts and disability trusts. You will have experience working with financial advisors and accountants seeking to ensure their clients have comprehensive, practical and tax effective estate plans.

Strong trust structuring experience and tax advice experience is essential for the role.

Benefits

The firm offers a culture which is truly second to none. The high level retention of its staff is indicative of the positive, collaborative and supportive environment enjoyed by lawyers at this firm. You will be exposed to high quality legal work and receive outstanding mentorship in this role. The experience you will gain by working in this firm will be equal to that which you would receive at a major Sydney CBD firm, if not better.

How to Apply

To apply in strict confidence, send your CV and academic transcript quoting reference number JG/9407 or contact Julie Grasso on (02) 9252 0345.

Our client is a major law firm located in Sydney’s western suburbs. With a full practice offering it competes with high profile law firms in the Sydney CBD and the quality of work on offer is second to none. This is a growing, progressive and dynamic firm.

10/10/2017

New Job
Calling all Working Holiday Visa Legal Assistants! - BBBH9177
Job Classification: Legal
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Sydney CBD, Sydney, Australia
Salary: AU$25 - AU$35 per hour + Superannuation

Looking to secure work within Legal Support while you're experiencing life here down-under?

Perhaps you have been travelling and are now looking to secure ongoing work?... If so Legal Personnel can help you!

Our clients range from Top Tier Law firms to well respected smaller boutique firms and need proactive and energetic Legal Secretaries to cover holiday leave, sickness and for time of heavy work flow.

Benefits include

High rates of pay up to $35 + super
Top Tier firms or busy boutiques
Immediate starts
A Dedicated Recruitment Consultant!

At the moment we particularly have a demand for Property , Insurance, Life insuranc e , Conveyancing and Family experience.

Assignments vary in length and some select assignments are now paying $35 an hour to attract the very best.

So if you have:

A minimum 55wpm with a high level of accuracy
Two years experience of working within a busy law firm
Excellent presentation and communication skills
Experince working in a Common Law country

Then call Heloise today on 9252 0345 to discuss, or please attach your resume in Word format. Look forward to hearing from you!

Our clients range from Top Tier Law firms to well respected smaller boutique firms and need proactive and energetic Legal Secretaries to cover holiday leave, sickness and for time of heavy work flow.

09/10/2017

Further changes ahead:

Piper Alderman is set to grow out its offering with news of one more mid-tier merger to shake the market.

08/10/2017

New Job
Career Legal-Secretaries in High Demand - BBBH9177
Job Classification: Legal
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Sydney CBD, Sydney, Australia
Salary: AU$25 - AU$40 per hour + Superannuation

Looking to secure work within Legal Support? Perhaps you have been travelling and are now looking to secure ongoing work?... If so Legal Personnel can help you!

Our clients range from Top Tier Law firms to well respected smaller boutique firms and need proactive and energetic Legal Secretaries to cover holiday leave, sickness and for time of heavy work flow.

Benefits include

High rates of pay up to $35 + super
Top Tier firms or busy boutiques
Immediate starts
A Dedicated Recruitment Consultant!

At the moment we particularly have a demand for Workers Compensation , Insurance, Life insuranc e , Property, Criminal and Family experience.

Assignments vary in length and some select assignments are now paying $35 an hour to attract the very best.

So if you have:

A minimum 55wpm with a high level of accuracy
Two years experience of working within a busy law firm
Excellent presentation and communication skills

Then call Heloise today on 92520345 to discuss, or please attached your resume in Word format. Look forward to hearing from you!

Looking to secure work within Legal Support? Perhaps you have been travelling and are now looking to secure ongoing work?... If so Legal Personnel can help you!

04/10/2017

Interesting read - the most popular law firms in the market:

Which legal businesses have lawyers spellbound to claim a place among this year’s Top 25 Attraction Firms?

29/09/2017

New Job
Legal Admin Assistant - BBBH9338
Job Classification: Legal
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sydney CBD, Sydney, Australia
Salary: AU$42000 - AU$60000 per annum

Our client is a boutique Personal Injury firm in Sydney's Surry Hills. They are seeking a professional and capable Legal Admin assistant to step into this support need in a full time and permanent capacity.

Responsibilities

Answering phones and screening new client inquiries and directing to the relevant solicitor; Directing various new client email inquiries to solicitors; Folding and sorting all mail; Chasing up of various schedules, for example, outstanding settlement monies, cost agreements, s. 126 documents from workers compensation insurers; outstanding costs from solicitors taking over files for existing clients; Sending reminder texts to clients for appointments; Archiving files; Stationery orders;

The Ideal Candidate

The idea candidate will have some legal administration experince and who isn't afraid of getting stuck into a good days work. The ideal candidate will feel comfortable answering calls and leaving no loose ends at the end of the day. This person will also have good organisational skills. Workers comp legal experience is desirable as is someone who can work well under pressure.

The Finer Details

Starting: ASAP - Hours: 9:00am - 5:30pm, with a 1 hour break daily.

If you have the relevant experince and wish to apply for this position, please forward your resume in Word format. If you know of anyone who may benefit from hearing about this role, be a good friend and share it with them!

Our client is a boutique Personal Injury firm in Sydney's Surry Hills. They are seeking a professional and capable Legal Admin assistant to step into this support need in a full time and permanent capacity.

Address

Woolloomooloo, NSW
2000

Telephone

+61292520345

Website

http://www.legalpersonnel.com.au/

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