Paralegal - Employment law (Sydney)

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Seyfarth Shaw LLP Full time $40,000 - $100,000 per year

Employment Law Paralegal - Sydney, Australia

The Opportunity:

We're looking for a law student who's passionate about employment law to join our team in Sydney. This is a project-based, casual position with the possibility of extension.

If you're keen to get some hands-on experience, work with a supportive team, and contribute to meaningful projects, we'd love to hear from you

About Seyfarth:

Seyfarth is a premier labour, employment and safety practice representing leading employers on the matters that matter to them. We are engaged to deliver on high impact advisory and high stakes litigation needs, leveraging deep know-how in a highly collaborative environment. Our engagements regularly attract high profile clients. We challenge ourselves to find a better way to work with our clients and deliver on their needs.

Our team:

  1. Thrives in a collaborative and innovative legal environment,
  2. want to develop their legal and commercial skills in the workplace,
  3. are passionate about delivering outstanding value and;
  4. fosters a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.

About you:

  1. A current law student with a genuine interest in employment law,
  2. a strong sense of initiative and eagerness to learn,
  3. excellent verbal and written communication skills and;
  4. a professional, customer-focused approach.

What we provide:

At Seyfarth, we're committed to helping our paralegals grow through hands-on experience, ongoing training, and mentorship from experienced lawyers and partners. You'll have the chance to work closely with our team on real matters, gaining practical insight into employment law and contributing meaningfully to our work. We value passion, strong communication, and a willingness to learn, and we're proud to foster an inclusive, diverse, and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.

More about Seyfarth:

Seyfarth is Australia's only dedicated labour, employment and safety provider servicing leading employers as part of a global firm. You will work in a team profiled in leading Australian and international rankings and with partners who are widely regarded as market leaders.

For more information on the firm, please see

All inquiries are confidential.

Please note that we are not engaging external recruiters for this role. We kindly ask that agencies do not contact us regarding this position, as unsolicited outreach will not be responded to. We are managing this recruitment process internally and appreciate your understanding.

Legal services provided by our Australian practice are provided by the Australian legal practitioner partners and employees of Seyfarth Shaw Australia, an Australian partnership

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