Due to the current shortage of legal secretaries in both the Australian and New Zealand markets, more and more law firms are open to the idea of temporary staff and contractors to fill their vacancies.
With this in mind, more and more international legal secretaries are being considered and snapped up by law firms in the Southern Hemisphere.
Travellers on working holiday visas, with longevity and international law firm experience on their CVs are in high demand. The great news for working holiday visa applicants is that you are allowed to work for up to 6 months at any one time with one employer.
The current economic climate is such that more and more people are looking to head overseas and secure a contract whilst enjoying the sunshine and fantastic lifestyle that Australia and New Zealand can offer.
So for all those legal secretaries who are wondering what the market is like on the other side of the world - just look at our Australian jobs page to find out more or email one of our experienced consultants either in London or Australia for more information.
Various websites to look at that may assist with your smooth transition down under are as follows:
www.immi.gov.au – This site will give you up-to-date information on the different types of visas, how to go about the process, and how much it costs.
http://au.easyroommate.com/ - If you are looking to find shared accommodation, this site has plenty of options across Australia and is for both long and short stays.
www.domain.com.au – This is a Real Estate site that provides accommodation for both share or sole occupancy. This is generally for longer stay leases.
www.xe.com – This is a great exchange rate site that can give you an idea of what your currency is worth in Australian Dollars so you can work out your finances.
www.gumtree.com.au – This is a general site that is for buyers or seller. It covers everything from Apartments, and rooms to rent, through to furniture, and even sports tickets. It also has an area of jobs, events, and dating!
If you would like to know more about salaries, and jobs, please go through to the vacancies sections on our website.
