Our client is responsible for government policy and legislation concerning the health and safety of employees in the Commonwealth.   Our client is seeking an experienced litigator to join their in-house legal team.   This position requires the successful candidate to manage and coordinate litigation and supervise a small team of lawyers. You will need to be a strategic thinker and have proven litigation experience, either in a private or public sector context. A background in managing personal injury and insurance litigation matters will be viewed favourably.   To succeed in this role you will be an excellent communicator   with the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team. Additionally, the position requires the skill to critically analyse legal panel advice and successfully liaise with external lawyers. The salary range for this position is $95,023 - $114,404 plus 15.4% superannuation. Benefits of public service roles include professional development opportunities and a healthy work-life balance. For further information, or if you would like to have a confidential discussion, please contact Jeremy Boland , Principal Legal Consultant, or Mollie Boland Anderson , Associate Legal Consultant, at Gillian Beaumont Legal , Canberra's only licensed agency to specialise in recruiting exclusively for the legal profession, on 02 6126 4500 , or email your resume quoting reference number GBL 2201 to careers @gillianbeaumont.com.au .

Various opportunities exist for an experience Legal Secretary to shine supporting a Senior Partner, Senior Associate and their team within the Corporate or Property & Environment or Insurance Litigation or Intellectual Property (IP) or Patent & Trademark or Float / Relief Secretary. Your key responsibilities will include :- Diary & email management Organise internal and client meetings Client liaison Opening & closing files Conduct searches Expenses, timesheet and monthly billing Production of advices, reports, presentations and correspondence Co-ordinate event, seminars and conferences To be guaranteed an interview with this great employer, you must :- Possess 3yrs+ experience as a Legal Secretary Previous legal billing and track changes / mark up experience Be Advanced MS Word and Intermediate MS PowerPoint & MS Excel Have confidence in dealing with people at all levels and maintain strong working relationships Be professionally presented and spoken Have a typing speed 60wpm+ Demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm and take pride in their work This is your chance to get your foot in the door of a leading law firm and develop your experience in a high profile team! To apply please click on the appropriate link on this page, alternatively for more information or a confidential conversation please contact Maria Mexis on 0282709760

Experience in this law firm will be career defining. Whether you wish to become a Partner in one of Australia's most profitable partnerships, move in house to a leading corporate or gain international practising experience, having this firm on your resume will open doors. This role would suit either a junior IT/IP or general commercial lawyer who wishes to specialise in telecommunications law. Experience in telco law is not essential however a genuine interest in this area is necessary to succeed in this role. Like to know more? To submit your application, in strict confidence, please apply online using the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Antonia Ordon in our Melbourne office on (03) 9623 6647 or email antonia.ordon@hudson.com, quoting Ref No. 3B/59848

If you are looking for a change, and have a top tier background in corporate and commercial law - our client is now seeking a knowledge management lawyer to come on board. You will be at the senior associate level, with excellent experience in M&A. In exchange, you will be remunerated at the top of market for a top tier senior associate corporate lawyer - pro-rated to 3 or 4 days/week. This role is ideal for someone with the right experience, who is looking for a change from the usual. Like to know more? To submit your application, in strict confidence, please apply online using the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Bonnie-Louise Lussier, LLB in our Sydney office on +61 2 8233 2367, quoting Ref No. BX/37280. Your interest will be treated in the strictest of confidence.

Experienced full time PA/Legal Secretary to support 2 solicitors & 2 conveyancers in a very busy general & convenyancing law practice. Excellent presentation, written & verbal communication skills. Duties incl client liaison, wordpro/dicta typing, filing & data entry. LEAP Software experience is preferred but not essential. Salary will be dependent on experience. Please e-mail your resume to ye@thwalker.com.au

We have an excellent opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy and successful law firm located in North Sydney. The candidate will have general bookkeeping/accounts experience and a solid understanding of both the accounts receivable and accounts payable process. The role would suit an experienced bookkeeper looking to return to work and would also involve various administrative duties so requires a capable multi-tasker. This is a full-time position however part-time arrangements would be considered for the right person. Previous experience with accounting software packages and a sound knowledge of Word and Excel would be expected. If you have any queries and would like to join our expanding team please forward your resume to blhr2012@gmail.com

This in house role sits within the legal team of an international pharmaceutical company. The position works closely and reports to the General Counsel. Key responsibilities include: Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts Coordinating legal aspects of corporate projects and providing advice to colleagues across the business Advising on intellectual property licensing and distribution arrangements Acquisitions, joint ventures and financings Instructing external lawyers The Ideal Candidate will have: Exceptional drafting skills 3-5 years' experience with a mid / top tier firm Intellectual property expertise A background in corporate / commercial, or commercial with exposure to pharmaceutical work As a senior lawyer in this team you will have the opportunity to provide strategic input to the business. This opportunity presents a great first step in-house for an IP lawyer looking to broaden and develop their skills with an international pharmaceutical brand. Like to know more? To submit your application, in strict confidence, please apply online using the appropriate link below. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Prue Sinclair in our Sydney office on 8233 2649, quoting Ref No. BX/37300 Your interest will be treated in strict confidence.

FCB is known as Australia’s fastest growing Workplace Relations Law Firm and we offer the right candidate an enviable work environment with and offers client multidisciplinary services in law, HR consulting and Technology, with a young, talented, dynamic and outgoing team of professionals to work with and learn from. We pride ourselves on operating under 6 core values that include ‘respect for all’ and ‘having fun along the way’, a value which we like to ensure extends to each and every person in the firm.  FCB Group is in a growth phase requiring the successful candidate to be able to complete project work, process improvement along with their daily responsibilities, while maintaining a high degree of accuracy, consistency in management of the team and consistent reporting to the relevant stakeholders.  The successful candidate will manage the whole of the finance function with the business. Your key tasks will include strategy development and its implementation, s trategic analysis and planning, f inancial reporting, introduction of new financial systems, s tatutory accounts, tax compliance, trust account compliance, budget forecasting and analytics, management accounting, invoicing, creditors, debtors, payroll and projects and acquisitions.  Ideally you will have a minimum of 7 years’ experience in managing a finance function within a legal or professional services firm, ensuring compliance with taxation requirements, managing cash flows and stakeholder expectations and reporting requirements at Board and Shareholder level.  This role would suit a mature person with an ambition to really own, grow and streamline the finance function at FCB and who is looking for a company that they can develop an ongoing partnership with over the long term. We are seeking to establish a mutually rewarding and long-term partnership with the successful candidate. You are a qualified accountant, ideally a CPA with previous experience as an accountant.  The Successful candidate will be rewarded with a Salary Package of $150k + negotiable.  If you like the idea of working for Australia's, leading workplace legal and HR solutions business please contact Sally Parkinson on 02 9922 5188 or 0412 956 314 or email your application sjp@fcbgroup.com.au

Are you interested in securing a permanent full time Teaching position with TAFE - Illawarra Institute to share your industry or discipline expertise? Pass on your skills & knowledge Assist to address the skills shortage This job is for you if you… Hold qualifications in a Community Services area  Have current knowledge and experience in the industry Hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment Working at Wollongong or Shellharbour Campus Download the information package Closing Date: 27 May 2012   Important Information:   Applications may only be accepted if the selection criteria are addressed. Applicants must apply on-line   .

Do you enjoy getting involved and making things happen? This prestigious upper mid tier firm place a real emphasis on recruiting and training quality staff and pride themselves on their collaborative culture. An opportunity now exists for an experienced Senior PA/Legal Secretary to join their Commercial Law team supporting a Partner plus two. The firm offers great benefits such as, health care benefits and discounts (gyms and health clubs), travel discounts and paid professional subscriptions. Working closely with a Partner and their team, your day will be busy and varied and will see you responsible for diary management, organising meetings and seminars, collation and management of documents and correspondence, dictaphone typing, monthly billing, liaising with clients, organising travel and client events and various other PA duties. To succeed in this role you will have solid legal secretarial experience and demonstrate a high attention to detail. You will have strong IT skills, have the confidence to liaise with professionals at senior levels and be proactive to anticipate the needs of the solicitors without being prompted. This role would ideally suit someone who is forward thinking and uses their initiative to put in place measures to improve the running of the solicitors' day to day activities. This is your chance to work for one of Australia's most reputable firms. If you are looking for a role where you can really get involved and make the role your own, APPLY NOW! To apply online, please click on the appropriate link on this page. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Nicola Sparkes on 02 8270 9711.