Volunteer Roles

Last updated 18/8/2025

Social Justice Volunteer Paralegal- Sydney-Lawyers.com

An opportunity for a volunteer Paralegal has become available to join our office in Sydney. This is a part-time opportunity (1-2 days per week).

ABOUT SYDNEY-LAWYERS.COM

Sydney-Lawyers.com is a boutique law firm operating in the sphere of civil rights litigation and criminal law, from a social justice perspective.

We specialise in police misconduct actions, historical sexual abuse claims, medical negligence and general criminal law matters where we provide legal information, advice, representation and advocacy for our clients.

We utilise a trauma-informed, client-centred and culturally safe service to clients.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Under the supervision and direction of the Principal Lawyer provide support to the legal team, including but not limited to:

    • Assisting the Principal Lawyers with the day-to-day management of client files, including the recording of information into the database and drafting of correspondence and documents;

    • Undertaking legal and other required research;

    • Coordinating record requests and related enquiries;

    • Assisting clients with enquires and coordinating both internal and external appointments;

    • Perform routine and general office and administration duties in accordance with policies and procedures;

    • Filing and service of court documents; and

    • Undertake other duties and projects as directed by the Principal Lawyer.

Organisational obligations

  • Demonstrate an active and dedicated commitment to values consistent with social justice;

  • Commitment to working within the practice framework (trauma-informed culturally safe, person-centred);

  • Ensure a high level of confidentiality and integrity; and

  • Liaise with others in a professional, respectful and constructive manner.

Criteria

  • Applicants should have completed or be completing an LLB, Juris Doctor or LPAB course to be eligible to apply;

  • Be available to work, in a volunteer capacity 1-2 days per week, for a period agreed with the Principal Lawyer;

  • Be able to write in a concise but informative manner;

  • Maintain a flexible, collegial and professional approach to working within the practice;

  • Maintain ability to work independently and also contribute positively as a part of a team;

  • Maintain a high level of attention to detail in all activities but especially in record keeping, data entry, drafting legal correspondence and filing;

  • Maintain high standards of discretion and show ability to handle difficult situations with tact and sensitivity and when appropriate refer to a more appropriate colleague; and

  • Work creatively to develop or adapt systems to increase efficient working.

Location: Sydney CBD

Position type: Unpaid - 1-2 days per week

Start date: Early September 2025

Apply: Send your application via email to info@sydney-lawyers.com

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.