About the role

A boutique Sydney CBD law firm is looking for a motivated Paralegal / Final-Year Law Student who wants hands-on legal experience and a genuine pathway into practice. You'll work closely with experienced lawyers, including the Managing Director, have direct client contact and receive hands-on mentoring while gradually taking on greater responsibility. For the right person, this role offers the prospect to progress to a solicitor position with the firm following completion of your degree and admission.

Key responsibilities

- Drafting court documents and correspondence

- Legal research and preparation of briefs

- Assisting with contracts and other legal documents

- Liaising with clients, opposing parties and other stakeholders

- Supporting practitioners with active matters

- File and matter management

- Taking on greater responsibility as your skills develop

About you

- In the final stages of a law degree or approaching admission

- Available for a full-time role

- Some experience in a law firm or legal environment

- Communicates confidently and professionally





- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

- Shows initiative and takes responsibility for their work

- Wants to learn and build a career in private practice

- Commercial litigation, insolvency or civil law experience would be advantageous, but isn't essential

- Must have the right to work in Australia

About the firm

A boutique firm covering commercial and business law, dispute resolution and litigation, bankruptcy and insolvency, property law, as well as employment law. As a boutique firm, you'll be close to the work – gaining exposure to clients, matters and experienced practitioners rather than being several steps removed from them.

Benefits

- Direct mentoring from experienced lawyers

- Meaningful client contact

- Interesting commercial, property, litigation and insolvency matters

- Broad practical legal experience

- Increasing independence and responsibility

- A professional, collegiate and down-to-earth team

📌 Paralegal – Pathway to Solicitor (Sydney)
🏢 GA Consulting
📍 Sydney