About Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers is a well-established Australian mid-tier law firm with offices across Sydney, Parramatta, Campbelltown, Wollongong, Newcastle, Raymond Terrace, Hobart and Melbourne. We provide comprehensive legal services across property, commercial, litigation and dispute resolution, employment & industrial relations, and plaintiff personal injury law. Our clients include corporations, government, not-for-profit organisations, SMEs and individuals.

At our core, we are a values-led firm. We are committed to delivering high-quality legal advice with integrity, while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We invest in our people, encouraging growth, recognising contribution, and providing opportunities to build meaningful and rewarding careers.

About the Role We are currently seeking an undergraduate law student in their first or second year to join our Parramatta office. This role is offered on a casual basis, three days per week, and will involve a variety of legal and administrative responsibilities, providing valuable exposure to a range of client matters, including Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claims. This is an excellent opportunity to work alongside an experienced practitioner with more than two decades of experience in consumer law, litigation, dispute resolution, banking and insurance law, and a strong commitment to achieving fair outcomes for clients.

It is ideally suited to a candidate who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to develop practical legal skills while supporting clients through complex and often challenging circumstances.

Key Responsibilities:



Communicating professionally and empathetically with clients and other stakeholders

Assisting with the preparation of correspondence, court documents, statements, briefs and subpoenas

Conducting legal research and preparing summaries of findings

Assisting with court filings and matter management

Attending court proceedings, settlement conferences and client appointments where appropriate

Extensive file and document management

Diary coordination and scheduling support

Ad hoc assistance across a broad range of tasks from basic administrative to substantive legal matters.

Responding promptly and professionally to client and solicitor enquiries What You’ll Bring Completed their first year of study in their Undergraduate University Law degree (preferred)

Excellent typing skills with a high attention to detail

Ability to prioritise work and manage competing deadlines

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Willingness to assist with both administrative and legal tasks

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Confident, professional, and empathetic phone manner

Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and Outlook skills How to Apply To apply, please submit:

Your current resume

Your most recent academic transcript A cover letter addressing:

Your available working days

Your current year of study

Your expected graduation date

What interests you most about this position We require successful applicants to provide a satisfactory police clearance prior to commencing employment. We actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.

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