Volunteer Roles

Last updated 2/10/2025

Unpaid Internship for Experienced Solicitor - Contos Solicitors

This is an UNPAID Internship / Practical Legal Training opportunity.

This role is more than an internship - it is a fantastic opportunity to gain first-hand legal and administrative experience which complements your studies. This internship has been structured to ensure that you gain valuable workplace skills and professional development.

This is an unpaid casual position in person (1 to 2 days a week) with flexible hours to accommodate study and other commitments.

Contos Solicitors is a general legal practice with over 35 years of experience. In this position, you will be provided with one-on-one mentorship to improve general writing and communication skills, as well as legal research and drafting skills. Through this internship, you will develop a deeper understanding of how legal practice intersects with both the corporate and other sectors. This role is not limited to law students, anyone who seeks experience in a corporate environment is encouraged to apply.

Criteria:

We are seeking a university student who is professional, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.

Requirements:

  • Must be a non-smoker

  • Experience using Google Docs and Apple products

  • Admin/office experience is preferred but not essential, any work experience will be considered

  • High level of attention to detail

  • Strong desire to learn

  • Excellent command of the English language

  • Strong analytical and communication skills

  • Available to work in person 1 to 2 days a week

Roles:

  • Drafting and reviewing correspondence

  • Preparing and managing digital documents

  • Conducting research of a wide range of matters

  • Assisting in preparing draft chronologies

  • Providing administrative support to ensure the effective functioning of the office

Location: Vaucluse, Sydney — Located in the Eastern suburbs, street parking available or accessible by buses (324, 325) from the city and Edgecliff Station.

Ideal Start Date: 6 October 2025

Employment type: Casual

Application deadline: 29 November 2026

How to apply: Email your CV, High School Certificate marks and university academic transcript to mcontos@contossolicitors.com.au. Your CV should include your full name, suburb where you live, how you intend to travel to Vaucluse, phone number, email address, and work experience.

Enquiries: mcontos@contossolicitors.com.au

Volunteer Paralegal - HIV/AIDS Legal Centre

The HIV/AIDS Legal Centre (HALC) in Surry Hills is currently looking for volunteer paralegals to join their team for an immediate start. They are also looking for students who wish to complete their PLT placements at HALC on a volunteer basis. HALC is a community legal centre that provides free legal services to people affected by, and those most at risk of, HIV and/or Hepatitis on related legal matters.

We deal with a range of HIV and/or hepatitis related legal issues, including immigration, criminal, employment, discrimination, tenancy, breach of privacy, public health, insurance, wills & estates and Centrelink.

For information here.