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

We are seeking a motivated Legal Clerk to join our team, focusing primarily on Migration Law and Property & Conveyancing matters. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented, proactive candidate to gain hands-on experience in a busy legal practice while contributing to client success.

Key Responsibilities

Migration Law:

• Prepare and lodge visa applications, nomination applications, and related submissions under various subclasses (482, 186, 500, 866, 820/801, 309/100, etc.).
• 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