Paralegal – Pathway to Solicitor

About the role

A boutique Sydney CBD law firm is looking for a motivated Paralegal / Final-Year Law Student who wants hands-on legal experience and a genuine pathway into practice. You'll work closely with experienced lawyers, including the Managing Director, have direct client contact and receive hands-on mentoring while gradually taking on greater responsibility. For the right person, this role offers the opportunity to progress to a solicitor position with the firm following completion of your degree and admission.

Key responsibilities

• Drafting court documents and correspondence

• Legal research and preparation of briefs

• Assisting with contracts and other legal documents

• Liaising with clients, opposing parties and other stakeholders

• Supporting practitioners with active matters

• File and matter management

• Taking on greater responsibility as your skills develop

About you

• In the final stages of a law degree or approaching admission

• Available for a full-time role

• Some experience in a law firm or legal environment

• Communicates confidently and professionally

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

• Shows initiative and takes responsibility for their work

• Wants to learn and build a career in private practice

• Commercial litigation, insolvency or civil law experience would be advantageous, but isn't essential

• Must have the right to work in Australia

About the firm

A boutique firm covering commercial and business law, dispute resolution and litigation, bankruptcy and insolvency, property law, as well as employment law. As a boutique firm, you'll be close to the work – gaining exposure to clients, matters and experienced practitioners rather than being several steps removed from them.

Benefits

• Direct mentoring from experienced lawyers

• Meaningful client contact

• Interesting commercial, property, litigation and insolvency matters

• Broad practical legal experience

• Increasing independence and responsibility

• A professional, collegiate and down-to-earth team