- PLT Candidate: 2–3 days per week (subject to PLT requirements)
- Solicitor: Contract (to be agreed)
- Duration: To be agreed
About the Firm
Wentworth Lawyers & Partners is a Sydney-based law firm advising both corporate and individual clients. We focus on practical outcomes, transparent communication, and efficient legal processes across a range of commercial and personal matters.
Role Overview
We are seeking:
- A motivated PLT student for a supervised volunteer placement; and
- A solicitor seeking hands‑on experience across multiple practice areas.
Both roles involve close supervision, exposure to real client matters, and opportunities to develop strong drafting and procedural skills.
Key Responsibilities
(For both PLT and Solicitor roles, with solicitor responsibilities expanding depending on experience)
- Legal research and preparation of concise research memoranda
- Drafting correspondence (letters, emails) and file notes
- Assisting with preparation of court/tribunal documents and evidence
- Document review, summaries, chronologies and indexes
- Proofreading, formatting and preparing contracts and legal documents
- General file administration and matter support
- Solicitor only:
- Handling and managing files under supervision if required.
- Attending court/tribunal appearances where appropriate
- Client communication and matter progression
Practice Areas Exposure
Depending on workflow, you may gain experience in:
- Commercial and corporate
- Employment law
- Litigation and dispute resolution
- Property and leasing
- Immigration and administrative review
- Wills, estates and general advisory work (as required)
What We’re Looking For
PLT Candidate:
- Enrolled in (or eligible for) a PLT placement
- Strong written English and attention to detail
- Professional, reliable, and proactive
- Comfortable with Microsoft Word and PDF document handling
- Second language skills desirable but not essential
Solicitor:
- Admitted or soon to be admitted in NSW
- Interest in developing broad generalist experience
- Professional, organised, and client‑focused
What We Offer
- For PLT candidate:
- Supervised PLT placement aligned with PLT requirements
- Mentoring and feedback on drafting, research, and practical legal skills
- Exposure to real client matters and legal practice processes
- Collegial working environment with direct partner supervision
- Reference/endorsement upon satisfactory completion (performance‑based)
- For solicitors:
- Opportunities to build experience across multiple practice areas
- Court exposure (where appropriate)
- Career development and skill‑building support
How to Apply
Please email the following documents:
- Resume
- Short cover letter (max 1 page)
- Academic transcript (unofficial acceptable)