Legal Opportunities
Last updated 3/6/2025
Associate — District Court of NSW
Final-year students are advised that his Honour Judge Abadee of the District Court of New South Wales invites applications for the position of his Associate for 2026. Judge Abadee sits in the civil and criminal jurisdictions of the Court. The position of Associate generally entails assisting with the administration of the Court’s business in Court, editing of judgments and some legal research. It may be expected that through the year, his Honour will be sitting in certain regional places. By way of example, in 2025, his Honour is sitting in Bathurst, Gosford, Goulburn and Newcastle.
It will be a condition of appointment that applicants will have completed a law degree (or its equivalent) by the time that they start the position. Applicants are also expected to:
have experience in the provision of administrative services of the kind derived from working in law firms;
well-developed keyboard and typing skills, also proof-reading skills, for effective data entry, word processing and use of email; and
very strong interpersonal and communication skills, including negotiation and liaison skills.
Duration: 12 months full-time
Application Deadline: 30 June 2025
Those students who wish to bring an application should submit a curriculum vitae, a copy of their academic transcript and written references. Applications should be sent to his Honour’s Associate by email: associatetojudgeabadee@courts.nsw.gov.au by 30 June 2025.
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.
Tipstaff — Supreme Court of NSW
The Honourable Justice Nixon is currently accepting applications for the position of Tipstaff at the Supreme Court of New South Wales. The position is for a period of 12 months, from the start of July 2026 through to the end of June 2027. 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
Paralegal or Law Graduate — McIntyre Legal
McIntyre Legal is an award-winning law firm specialising in estate planning, probate, and estate litigation. We are consistently ranked in Doyle's as a leading law firm in NSW in Estate Litigation as well as Wills & Estates. Our Director, Anthea McIntyre, has been practising law for over 23 years.
Prior to establishing McIntyre Legal 10 years ago, Anthea was a Senior Associate at top-tier firm, Herbert Smith Freehills. Anthea is an accredited specialist in Wills & Estates, has a Masters of Law (Wills + Estates), and is consistently ranked in NSW as a leading Wills & Estates lawyer both in Litigation and Estate Planning. Learn more about our firm on our website (www.mcintyrelegal.com.au) and read what our clients have to say about us.
Our ideal candidate will be in their final two years of studying law or a graduate and will possess:
a strong academic background (High Distinction or Distinction average)
excellent written and verbal communication
strong research, analytical and drafting skills
an enthusiastic and optimistic demeanour
a keen interest to learn
excellent communication and interpersonal skills
attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Benefits of working at McIntyre Legal:
Attend training workshops, seminars and conferences to further develop your knowledge and skills
Mentoring and excellent training within a friendly and supportive team
Ideal Start Date: 2 June 2025
Rate of Pay: Highly competitive salary (equal or higher than top-tier firms)
Duration: Permanent, full-time or part-time
Please send your resume, academic transcript and a cover letter to anthea@mcintyrelegal.com.au
Law Clerk — BSV Liquor & Gaming Lawyers
Opportunity for a Juris Doctor, or 2nd, 3rd, 4th year LLB student to join a busy, boutique law firm specialising in liquor licensing, gaming and hospitality-related legal matters.
A chance to work closely with a supportive and tight-knit team on engaging and interesting matters for a variety of clients from individuals to listed companies.
Tasks may include undertaking legal research, statistical research and data analysis as well as broader research, preparation, service/lodgment of court and other legal documents, assistance with office accounting and general legal office administration, and assisting in the review of relevant cases of a well-known Liquor and Gaming Law textbook as well as other publications for the firm.
Throughout your time here, you will build practical legal skills and commercial acumen as you become familiar with the liquor licensing framework in NSW and adjacent legal areas, and undertake engaging work in a highly dynamic and relevant area of law. You will be exposed to a broad spectrum of tasks and responsibilities as you progress, giving valuable and unique experience rarely available to young, future lawyers at this stage of their careers.
Offering 2-3 days per week on a casual basis, with flexible work arrangements available once started. We understand the demands of study while at university, and will ensure reasonable flexibility to accommodate your academic requirements so you can succeed both at work and academically.
Applicants should be enthusiastic, results driven and confident in working in teams, with strong communication skills and attention to detail being essential. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is advantageous, as is proficiency in legal research with platforms such as Austlii and LexisAdvance. Experience and confidence in basic statistical and data driven analysis is also favourable.
Our ideal applicant is willing to learn, approachable and self-motivated, with the desire to develop professional and legal skills in the role. Previous office or legal experience is favourable but not necessary.
Please email your CV and cover letter to Tony Schwartz, Solicitor Director, at tschwartz@bsvliquorlicence.com.au.
Visit our website to learn more: https://www.bsvliquorlicence.com.au/
Start Date: 23 July 2025
Application Deadline: 30 June 2025
Rate of Pay: $33.96 (Casual)
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:
Experience in family law, 3+ years post-admission experience;
Ability to handle family law matters with minimal supervision including complex financial pools;
Strong advocacy skills and willingness to appear at Court listings;
First-rate interpersonal skills;
A professional and ethical approach to all interactions;
Strong computer literacy;
Excellent attention to detail;
Initiative; and
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