Job Description

Genesis Legal Partners – Legal Graduate Training Program

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Genesis Legal Partners – Legal Graduate Training Program

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Your PLT may only take 15 days. Your development shouldn't.
n We don't just want you to complete your PLT. We want to help you become a solicitor.

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The transition from law school to legal practice can be challenging.

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A graduate can complete their degree and practical legal training while having had relatively limited exposure to the day-to-day realities of working in a law firm.

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At Genesis Legal Partners, we believe there should be a better pathway.

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We are looking for motivated law graduates who want to develop genuine practical experience, build confidence and learn what it takes to become a capable solicitor.

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Our approach is simple:

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Give you the opportunity. Train you properly. Give you increasing responsibility. Assess your development. And, for the right person, build a long-term career together.

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This is more than a PLT placement.

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It is a career pathway.

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THE PATHWAY

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PLT Placement
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n 6-Month Paid Graduate Legal Training Program
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n Ongoing Training & Development
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n Full-Time Graduate / Junior Solicitor
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n Long-Term Career Development

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Your PLT placement is the starting point.

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For candidates who demonstrate the right ability, attitude, work ethic and cultural fit, there is an opportunity to continue into our 6-month paid Graduate Legal Training Program.

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The program is designed to bridge the gap between law school and real legal practice, while giving both you and the firm the opportunity to determine whether there is a long-term fit.

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Candidates who successfully demonstrate the required standard throughout the program may be offered a full-time Graduate / Junior Solicitor position.

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WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

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We don't expect you to arrive as an experienced solicitor.

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That's what we're here to help you become.

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Throughout the program, you will receive practical training, supervision and regular feedback while progressively developing your ability to:

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- Conduct legal research and analyse legal issues
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- Draft professional correspondence and legal documents
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- Communicate effectively with clients
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- Manage legal files and matters
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- Understand legal processes and procedures
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- Manage competing deadlines and priorities
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- Identify issues and develop practical solutions
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- Exercise professional judgment
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- Work independently while knowing when to seek guidance
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- Take increasing responsibility for client matters
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- Understand how a professional legal practice operates
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As your skills and confidence develop, so will your level of responsibility.

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AREAS OF PRACTICE

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Depending on your interests, capabilities and the needs of the firm, you may gain practical exposure to:

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- Family Law
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- Property & Conveyancing
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- Commercial & Corporate Law
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- Tax Law
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- Legal research and analysis
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- Drafting contracts, correspondence and legal documents
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- Client communication and meetings
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- Property transactions and settlements
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- Matter and file management
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- Liaising with clients, solicitors, agents and other professionals
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You will have the opportunity to experience how legal work is actually performed — not simply observe from the sidelines.

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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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We are not necessarily looking for the candidate with the longest resume.

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We are looking for someone worth investing in.

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You may be a strong fit if you are:

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- Intelligent, analytical and curious
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- A strong written and verbal communicator
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- Highly organised and attentive to detail
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- Reliable and punctual
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- Professional and confident when dealing with people
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- Proactive rather than waiting to be told what to do
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- Comfortable managing competing priorities
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- Willing to take responsibility for your work
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- Receptive to feedback and committed to improving
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- Prepared to work hard and continually develop
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- Serious about building a long-term career in legal practice
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Previous legal experience is beneficial, but we place significant value on attitude, work ethic, potential and the ability to learn.

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We can teach you the practical aspects of legal practice.

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We cannot teach you to care about the quality of your work.

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THIS PROSPECT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE

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If your primary objective is simply to complete your minimum PLT requirements and move on, this probably isn't the opportunity for you.

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We are looking for people who want to:

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Learn. Improve. Take responsibility. Build a career.

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The program involves genuine work, increasing expectations, regular feedback and accountability.

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We would rather invest our time in developing one excellent future solicitor than simply fill a PLT placement.

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WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU
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Treat clients, colleagues and other professionals with respect and maintain a high professional standard.

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Accountability

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Take ownership of your work, your deadlines and your mistakes.

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Initiative

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Don't simply wait for instructions. Learn to identify what needs to be done and take appropriate action.

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Attention to Detail

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Legal work requires accuracy. Small mistakes can have significant consequences.

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Responsiveness to Feedback

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You will receive feedback throughout the program. We expect you to listen, learn and apply it.

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Work Ethic

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We are investing significant time and resources into your development. We expect you to invest in yourself as well.

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A REAL TRAINING PROGRAM

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This is not an arrangement where you are simply given a desk and expected to work things out yourself.

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You will receive structured training, supervision and ongoing feedback, with your responsibilities increasing as your capability develops.

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The objective is to progressively move you from:

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Learning → Assisting → Performing → Taking Responsibility

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By the end of the program, our aim is for a successful candidate to have developed the practical skills and confidence expected of a junior solicitor.

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YOUR POTENTIAL CAREER PATH

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Our long-term objective is to identify talented graduates early and develop them within the firm.

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The potential pathway is:

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PLT Student
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n Graduate Legal Trainee
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n Graduate / Junior Solicitor
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n Developing Solicitor
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n Experienced Solicitor

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The 6-month Graduate Legal Training Program is both a development and assessment pathway.

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Completion of the program does not automatically guarantee a permanent position.

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Candidates who demonstrate the required legal capability, professionalism, work ethic, performance, client service and cultural fit may be offered ongoing employment as a Graduate / Junior Solicitor.

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OUR SELECTION PROCESS

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We are serious about finding the right people, so our selection process goes beyond simply reviewing a CV.

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Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a practical written assessment and attend an interview.

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We want to understand how you:

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- Think
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- Write
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- Analyse information
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- Solve problems
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- Prioritise competing tasks
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- Respond to feedback
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- Communicate with others
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Your academic results matter, but they are not the only thing we look at.

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We want to see the person behind the resume.

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ABOUT GENESIS LEGAL PARTNERS

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Genesis Legal Partners is a boutique Sydney law firm with offices in Parramatta and Bankstown.

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We practise across a range of areas including Family Law, Property & Conveyancing, Commercial & Corporate Law and Tax Law.

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We are building a firm where people can develop professionally, take responsibility and build long-term careers.

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POSITION DETAILS

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Position: Career Pathway – PLT → Paid Graduate Internship → Solicitor
n Location: Parramatta and/or Bankstown
n PLT Component: In accordance with applicable PLT requirements
n Graduate Legal Training Program: 6 months of paid employment
n Hours: Minimum 2 days per week during the PLT component, with increased hours during the 6-month Graduate Legal Training Program
n Potential Outcome: Full-time Graduate / Junior Solicitor position
n Commencement: Immediate / Negotiable

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HOW TO APPLY

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If you are looking for somewhere to simply complete your PLT days, please don't apply.

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If you are looking for a firm that is prepared to teach you, challenge you, give you responsibility and invest in your development, we would like to hear from you.

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Please submit:

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- Your resume
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- Cover letter
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- Academic transcript
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- Current PLT status
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- Expected admission date
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In your cover letter, please answer:

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Why do you want to become a solicitor, and why do you believe you would be worth investing in?

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We are looking for people who are reliable about building a career in law.

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📌 PLT to Solicitor: Paid Graduate Training Pathway (New South Wales)
🏢 Genesis Legal Partners
📍 New South Wales