Careers
1. Castan Centre In-House Internships – Applications Now Open
Position Title: Internship
Job Level: Law Student
Required Available: Part Time (one day a week)
Duration: Monday 19 July – Friday 15 October, 2010 (twelve weeks).
Job Description:
The Castan Centre in-house internship program gives Monash Law students who are interested and passionate about human rights the opportunity to become involved in the work of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law.
Interns will have the opportunity to assist in a variety of programs. These could include; research and writing on human rights projects, writing articles for the Castan Centre newsletter, and assisting with public education events such as lectures and the annual human rights conference.
Application Requirements:
There will not be interviews for the internships and students are expected to write a very brief cover letter only (no longer than 1 page).
The closing date for applications for second semester 2010 (part-time) is 5 pm Friday 21 May, 2010.
Details of selection criteria and the application process are available at:
www.law.monash.edu.au/castancentre/internships/in-house-internship.html
For queries please contact Erica Contini, Castan Centre Project Officer at:
erica.contini@law.monash.edu.au
or 9905 3318
2. Paralegal Position
Position Title: Paralegal Position
Job Level: Final Year Student
Required Availability: Part Time (3 days a week)
Sparke Helmore is one of Australia’s most dynamic law firms. Our Firm services a blue chip client portfolio across eight offices nationally and is supported by leading edge infrastructure and resources.
We currently have an opportunity for a Paralegal to join the national Insurance group in our Melbourne office, working particularly in the areas of State and Commonwealth Compensation and General Liability litigation.
We are looking for a law student in their penultimate year of study who would like the opportunity to build a future career with the Firm. This position is for three days per week on a casual basis, allowing for flexibility to work extra hours during university breaks.
Job Description:
Responsibilities of the position include drafting letters and court documents, reviewing and summarising documents, attending AAT Return of Summons Hearings, court copying, updating monthly client reports and research.
Applicants should have:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, be proactive and have the ability to organise and prioritise. If you are a self-starter who thrives on being busy and works well in a team environment.
The closing date for applications is Friday 21 May, 2010.
Please apply online at:
www.sparke.com.au/careers
For queries contact Tanya Hughes:
(03) 9291 2304