The duties will include legal research, proof reading and assisting with the preparation of judgements and generally assisting the Hon. Justice in the discharge of duties, both in and out of court. The tipstaff will also be closely involved in assisting the Hon Justice in his role as General editor of The Australian Law Journal.

Volunteers will undertake tasks including but not limited to, legal research, legal drafting (including legal memos, briefs to counsel, law reform reports and submissions), and legal strategy (including development of cases and case assessment). Volunteers will attend staff meetings, and case meetings with external legal and campaign partners. Interns will work under the supervision of experienced lawyers and campaigners at Grata Fund.

The Herbert Smith Freehills CIBEL Pathway Program is a paid internship awarded to up to four successful UNSW law students at leading global law firm, Herbert Smith Freehills. At Herbert Smith Freehills, you will be offered the chance to collaborate with the best legal minds in the business. This wonderful opportunity provides invaluable experience and first-class training, working across the firm’s global network on high-profile cases and deals involving some of the world’s biggest clients.

1. The Tipstaff/ Research assistant and Associate will assist in all aspects of court work including preparation for court, court hearings and writing of judgments. 2. Applicants will commence in the position of Tipstaff/Research Assistant and then will be expected to continue in the position of Associate.

• Research websites and post jobs on the internal law jobs board • Manage law mailbox and draft correspondence to law firms, legal representatives and a range of employers • Manage and update internal Law drive with jobs and student resources

Student volunteers are invited for the following projects, 1. Business and Human Rights: Modern Slavery & 2. Disability Rights. Please refer to the project description attached below and see the link within the PD for more information.

This is an excellent opportunity for students in the early stages of their degree to gain experience working in a commercial law firm. Paralegals will be engaged in legal research, drafting and will have frequent opportunities to work with senior practitioners.

The Researcher will: 1. Prepare research briefs on modern slavery, risk factors associated with modern slavery, and government responses to modern slavery. 2. Use research techniques to identify reliable sources that provide insight into modern slavery prevalence and risk factors in specific locations and industries. 3. Clearly and concisely summarise the key findings of sources relating to modern slavery in a manner that can be presented to stakeholders with little to no background knowledge on modern slavery.

• Assist with the preparation of affidavits and other evidence; • Respond to client enquiries regarding class actions; • Brief and instruct counsel; • Conduct legal research; • Assist with the preparation for mediation and trial.

The role is working with the lawyers on commercial, corporate, regulatory and intellectual property related matters. Working closely with the principal and senior lawyer, you would conduct research, prepare documents for despatch to clients, draft advices and agreements, attend conferences with clients, conduct ASIC and ATMOSS searches and filings, and other legal and paralegal matters.