Legal Opportunities

Last updated 15/5/2025

Law Clerk/Paralegal — Mars Legal Pty Ltd

Mars Legal is a boutique law firm that specialises in civil litigation based in Sydney city. Being a boutique firm means you will be hands on from the start while being supported and mentored by solicitors. Our goal is to mentor law clerks/paralegals so that they can build on their skills and experience in the legal and civil litigation space.

Responsibilities of the role: We are looking for an applicant that can work part time (preferably 3 days per week), carrying out administration support (30%) as well as assisting the solicitors in a diverse number of client matters with planning and control of small to medium litigation matters (70%). Mars Legal conducts high volume of work; requiring the successful applicant to be independent, self-motivated, detailed oriented, organised and have the ability to take initiative and work to deadlines.

Criteria:

- Currently studying a Bachelor of Laws in second or third year university

- Ability to demonstrate leadership and work well in a team environment

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Detail orientated

- Proficient in the use of technology

Start Date: 12 June 2025

Rate of Pay: Competitive

Duration: Part-time/ongoing

Application Deadline: 12 June 2025

How to Apply: To apply for this position, email your CV, academic transcript and cover letter to Amjad Samakeh at contactus@marslegal.com.au

Law Graduate — Mars Legal Pty Ltd

Mars Legal is a boutique law firm that specialises in civil litigation based in Sydney CBD. Being a boutique firm means you will be hands on from the start while being supported and mentored by solicitors. Our goal is to mentor law graduates so that they can build on their skills and experience in the legal and civil litigation space and transition into a full-time graduate lawyer with the firm in 2026.

Responsibilities of the role: We are looking for law graduate (or a student finishing their degree this semester) to work full-time (or part-time if still a student, preferably 3 days per week), carrying out administration support (20%) as well as assisting the solicitors in a diverse number of client matters with planning and control of small to medium litigation matters (80%). Mars Legal conducts high volume of work; requiring the successful applicant to be independent, self-motivated, detailed oriented, organised and have the ability to take initiative and work to deadlines.

Criteria:

- Completed Bachelor of Laws in 2024/25 or currently studying a Bachelor of Laws and is in final year with the aim to transition into a full time law graduate in 2025

- Ability to demonstrate leadership and work well in a team environment

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

- Detail orientated

- Proficient in the use of technology

Start Date: 12 June 2025

Rate of Pay: Competitive

Duration: Full-time/ongoing

Application Deadline: 12 June 2025

How to Apply: To apply for this position, email your CV, academic transcript and cover letter to Amjad Samakeh at contactus@marslegal.com.au

Paralegal — Beswick Lynch Lawyers

We are seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working family lawyer to work in our Sydney CBD practice. We are a boutique firm with a supportive, down-to-earth office culture.

The successful applicant will possess the following:

  1. Experience in family law, 3+ years post-admission experience;

  2. Ability to handle family law matters with minimal supervision including complex financial pools;

  3. Strong advocacy skills and willingness to appear at Court listings;

  4. First-rate interpersonal skills;

  5. A professional and ethical approach to all interactions;

  6. Strong computer literacy;

  7. Excellent attention to detail;

  8. Initiative; and

  9. Business acumen.

 

We handle a broad range of interesting family law matters in both property and parenting with a significant range of complexity.

Our firm operates across a range of practice areas and offers the successful candidate the ability to experience other areas of law of interest to them. The role also offers the chance to work alongside highly experienced solicitors who are willing to offer guidance and direction.

Competitive salary dependent on experience, performance incentives. This is a full-time or part-time role for the right candidate. To apply, please email Eve Lynch with your resume and academic transcript at eve.lynch@beswicklynch.com

Paralegal — Seyfarth Shaw Australia

At Seyfarth, we understand that great people are the key to our success, and we provide the opportunities to match. With over 900 lawyers across 17 offices worldwide, including the United States, London, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Australia, we are recognised for our high stakes and impactful work utilising advanced service delivery. Join us in Sydney and be part of a high performing team who values culture and growth!

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a JD or LLB program, with at least 2 years of completed coursework.

  • Demonstrated interest in employment, industrial relations, and/or work health and safety law.

  • Strong academic performance is preferred but not essential.

Rate of Pay: $40 per hour, including casual loading

Duration: Casual

Please send your CV, academic transcript and cover letter to austalent@seyfarth.com

Enquiries: austalent@seyfarth.com