Paralegal/Law Clerk
2 weeks ago
S & R Lawyers is a busy but relaxed legal practice that offers bright paralegals an excellent hands on accelerated learning environment. Our paralegals stay 2-3+ years until they complete their PLT and admission. Sadly our current group of Senior Paralegals and Law Graduates are nearing the end of their time with us as they seek full time Solicitor roles . As a result we are looking to recruit paralegals to start as soon as possible to learn and train with our current team.
We are offering 3 or 4 Paralegal positions to work 2-3 days in our practice in Galston. We offer permanent part time positions with flexible rosters . We understand that your availability may vary each semester and we work with you to ensure you can meet all you University obligations.
Our office covers a variety of areas of law including Civil Litigation, Estates law, Family law and some Criminal, Conveyancing, Disputes, Debt Recovery, etc. Working here will provide you with great experience . Our past paralegals have been successful at obtaining roles at firms of their choice after completing their PLT as a result of the knowledge and experience gained with us.
We are looking for students with good academic records that are articulate and have advanced written and verbal communication skills. At a personal level you will need to be motivated, organised , detail oriented and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
Ideal applicants for these roles will ideally be 2nd or 3rd year law students. Whilst an advantage prior experience working in a law firm is not essential as training can be provided.
Broadly but limited by your own ability and progression duties would include:
- General administrative assistance - answering phones & diary management
- Processing incoming legal emails and assigning to Leap
- Preparation of briefs and court documents
- Filing initiating processes and other documents in Courts and Tribunals
- Liaising with clients, barristers and various Courts & Tribunals
- Digital dictation, typing/amending correspondence and other documents
- Handling of conveyances independently under supervision
- Attending at Court as required
- Day to day administrative tasks as required
If you feel this is something worth exploring please email your resume to attention of Office Manager to
