Legal Research Assistant

Please complete your application before 19 September 2025.

At Ironbridge Legal, we are proud to be a leading Australian boutique law firm specialising in complex litigation, insolvency, and restructuring matters. Our firm is driven by analytical excellence, intellectual rigour, and a commitment to precision in legal writing. We warmly welcome applications from students with diverse backgrounds and perspectives who are eager to contribute to a high-performing and collaborative team.

About the Role

We are seeking an exceptional and motivated final-year law student, postgraduate (LLM), or PhD candidate to join our team as a Legal Research Assistant. This paid role is ideal for high-performing students or researchers who wish to deepen their research and legal writing skills while working on real-world commercial dispute and insolvency matters.

As a Legal Research Assistant, you will:

• Conduct detailed research into litigation, insolvency, corporate and commercial law issues.
• Support the development of legal commentary, internal resources, and thought leadership materials.
• Assist with drafting, reviewing, and editing legal articles, practice guides, and knowledge assets.

This role provides valuable exposure to complex legal issues, mentorship from experienced practitioners, and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the firm's knowledge development. Based in Sydney, the position offers flexible working hours and hybrid arrangements to accommodate academic commitments. We prioritise high-quality outcomes and are supportive of flexible work practices in this role, provided tasks are completed to a high standard. Exceptional candidates may be offered a transition into a full-time research position.

Minimum Qualifications

• In your final year of study, undertaking a postgraduate degree (LLM), or currently enrolled in a PhD, with a strong academic record in Corporate and Insolvency Law.
• Demonstrated ability to produce clear, structured, and well-reasoned legal writing.
• Strong legal research skills, including critical analysis of primary and secondary legal materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• High academic achievement in corporate, insolvency, or related law subjects at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet competing deadlines with precision.
• A genuine interest in litigation, restructuring & insolvency, and corporate law.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive legal research and prepare written summaries on issues related to litigation, insolvency, and commercial law.
• Assist in drafting and refining legal articles, practice notes, and internal research content.
• Collaborate with lawyers to develop materials for client updates and firm-wide knowledge sharing.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelInternship

Employment type

• Employment typePart-time

Job function

• Job functionLegal
• IndustriesLaw Practice

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