Paralegal/PLT | Internship

11 hours ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Wan & Co Lawyers Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Job Description
Are you passionate about a career in law and eager to gain hands-on experience with the opportunity to secure a full-time graduate solicitor position? Wan & Co Lawyers, a boutique law firm specialising in immigration law, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented penultimate-final year law student to join our dynamic team.

At Wan & Co Lawyers, we pride ourselves on delivering tailored legal solutions to our clients. Led by our Managing Director, an Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law, we offer an engaging and supportive environment where you can gain valuable hands-on experience and grow your legal career.

About The Role
This role is ideal for a penultimate to final-year law student, looking to complete part of their Practical Legal Training (PLT), or aspiring solicitor with a passion for immigration law. This will be a work placement opportunity in line with College of Law or other PLT practical component requirements.

You will be working closely with our Managing Director who is an Accredited Specialist in Immigration Law to:

  • Conduct legal research and draft documents.
  • Prepare and lodge immigration applications.
  • Manage client files and correspondence.
  • Liaise directly with clients and external parties.
  • Provide general administrative support to solicitors.
  • Assist with ad hoc tasks to ensure smooth operations.

What We're Looking For

  • Penultimate to final year of a law degree of an Australian law school (LLB or JD);
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Chinese (Mandarin and/or Cantonese).
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  • Prior experience in immigration law is advantageous but not essential.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and other legal software is a plus.

What We Offer

  • Hands-on experience in a dynamic legal environment.
  • Opportunity to work on meaningful and complex immigration matters.
  • A supportive and friendly team culture.
  • Flexible working hours to accommodate study commitments.

Pathway to a full-time graduate solicitor position based on performance and successful completion of work placement.

For current students, you must be available for at least three days a week. Please specify your availability in your cover letter.

How To Apply
Please send your CV, cover letter, and academic transcript to

Wan & Co Lawyers is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Firm or Organisation Name

WAN & CO LAWYERS PTY LTD

Contact Name

ADELE WAN

Email Address

Telephone

Job Level

Law Student, Graduate - Pre-admission

Sector

Legal services

Country

Australia

State

New South Wales

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