Legal Opportunities

Last updated 6/8/2025

Paralegal — New South Lawyers

New South Lawyers is looking for Paralegals passionate about career progression

Our multi-award-winning law firm is looking for Paralegals who tick the boxes below:

  • Excellent communication and client relationship skills

  • Strong computer literacy

  • Proactive and practical approaches to problem-solving

  • Attention to detail

  • Outstanding organisation and time management skills

  • Can manage tasks and files

  • A great work ethic, with a strong eagerness and hunger to learn

Your duties will include

  • Tertiary qualifications in law or legal studies (or near completion);

  • Experience as a paralegal or in legal admin;

  • Strong time management and ability to juggle priorities across multiple matters;

  • Professional, confident communication and great attention to detail;

  • Familiarity with legal concepts, privacy principles and complaints resolution;

  • A collaborative and flexible mindset.

  • Preparing, filing, and organising client documentation and matters (Hard copy as well as electronic filing, printing, scanning, collation, and photocopying of all documents relating to matters)

  • Analysing and drafting court briefs, documents, and forms Undertaking research and preparing memos for solicitors

  • Delivering court documents to and from court and barristers' chambers

  • Archiving of matters

  • Other general office administration when required

Benefits

  • Central office location in Parramatta

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment

  • Opportunities for long-term career progression

Criteria: If you are a dedicated law student with a hunger and passion for the legal field and are looking to be mentored by experienced practitioners, we encourage you to apply.

Rate of Pay: TBC

Apply: Please forward your cover letter, resume and academic transcript to hr@nsl.legal

Queries: hr@nsl.legal

Associate — Supreme Court of Western Australia

The Honourable Justice Mitchell is currently accepting applications for the position of Tipstaff at the Supreme Court of Western Australia. Further details can be found here.

Tipstaff — Supreme Court of NSW

The Honourable Justice McNaughton is currently accepting applications for the position of Tipstaff at the Supreme Court of New South Wales. A Tipstaff’s duties include legal research, proof reading and assisting with the preparation of judgments and generally assisting the Judge in the discharge of her Honour’s duties both in and out of Court. There are two positions available: one commencing January 2027, and the other in October 2027. Applications close in December 2025. Further details can be found here.

Tipstaff — Land and Environment Court of NSW

The Land and Environment Court is seeking expressions of interest from people interested in being a tipstaff in 2026. There is an announcement on the court’s website which includes a link with all the details on how to apply: https://lec.nsw.gov.au/news-and-announcements/expressions-of-interest---tipstaff-positions-in-2026.html.

Paid Internship — HSF Kramer (Hong Kong)

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer, Hong Kong is offering 3-month paid internship opportunities (Jan-Mar 2026 / Apr-Jun 2026) to graduate and post-graduate students. Please find further details here.

Tipstaff — Supreme Court of NSW

The Honourable Acting Justice Elkaim is currently accepting applications for the position of Tipstaff at the Supreme Court of New South Wales. A Tipstaff’s duties include legal research, proof reading and assisting with the preparation of judgments and generally assisting the Judge in the discharge of his Honour’s duties both in and out of Court. The appointment is for one year from mid-January, 2026 to late December, 2026. Further details can be found here.

Associate — District Court of NSW

His Honour Judge Montgomery of the District Court of New South Wales is accepting applications for the position of Associate in 2026. Details of the position and requirements are outlined here, with the commencement date to be 9 February 2026 (subject to change). His Honour presides over both civil and criminal cases.

Application Deadline: 29 August 2025