Paralegal Assistant

Job Description - Legal Clerk (Migration & Conveyancing)

Employer: DNJ Legal (Solicitors & Consultants)

Location: Point Cook, VIC (with flexibility to work from other offices as required)

Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time

About Us

DNJ Legal is a dynamic and growing law firm providing high-quality legal services across migration law, property & conveyancing, family law, and commercial law. We are committed to delivering practical, client-focused solutions while maintaining the highest professional standards.

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

Migration Law:

- Draft and collate supporting documents, client statements, and legal submissions for the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART).
- Liaise with clients to collect required information and ensure compliance with Department of Home Affairs requirements.
- Maintain accurate case records and deadlines in practice management systems.

Conveyancing & Property Law:

- Assist in residential and commercial property transactions including preparation of contracts, Section 32 Vendor Statements, and PEXA settlements.
- Conduct property searches, prepare transfer documents, and liaise with banks, real estate agents, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with LIV and trust account rules in all conveyancing matters.

General Duties:

- Draft correspondence, legal documents, and file notes under solicitor supervision.
- Manage client communications in a professional and timely manner.
- Maintain organised files, checklists, and ensure deadlines are met.
- Provide administrative support as required to solicitors and senior staff.

Key Skills & Attributes
- Strong interest in migration law and property law.
- High attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with professional client service focus.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal practice management software (experience with Smokeball or similar preferred).

Qualifications & Experience
- Law student, paralegal studies student, or recent graduate preferred.
- Previous experience in migration or conveyancing (even as an intern or clerk) will be highly regarded but not essential.
- Willingness to learn and develop practical legal skills under supervision.

What We Offer
- Competitive award-rate remuneration.
- Supportive, collaborative work environment.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities, with potential pathway to a graduate solicitor role.
- Exposure to diverse, real-world legal matters in migration and property law.

**Job Types**: Temp to perm, Contract, Volunteer, Internship
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 15 per week

**Experience**:

- Immigration : 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person