We are seeking a motivated law graduate or final-year law student to join our team as a Legal Assistant / Paralegal. This is an excellent prospect for someone looking to gain broad practical experience across multiple areas of law while working towards admission, with genuine exposure to file management, client contact, and court/settlement processes.

This role suits candidates who are:
Currently completing their law degree (final year) or have recently graduated
Seeking an internship, clerkship, or graduate paralegal position as a pathway toward Practical Legal Training (PLT) and admission
Available to commit to 25 hours per week on an ongoing basis

Key Responsibilities

Conveyancing
Assist with preparation of contracts for sale, section 149 certificates, and other pre-exchange documentation
Liaise with banks, brokers, and other parties' solicitors regarding settlements
Prepare settlement statements and attend to PEXA lodgements (training provided)
Manage file diaries and key dates (cooling-off, finance, settlement)

Commercial Law
Assist with drafting and reviewing leases, heads of agreement, and business sale contracts
Conduct company and title searches (ASIC, land title searches)




Support due diligence processes for commercial transactions

Criminal Law (summary matters)
Assist with preparation of court documents, briefs, and correspondence with the DPP/prosecution
Liaise with clients regarding court dates and bail conditions
Attend Local Court with supervising solicitor (where appropriate)

Family Law
Assist with preparation of consent orders, initiating applications, and financial statements
Support clients through parenting and property matter documentation
Liaise with the Family Court/Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia registries

Wills & Estates
Assist with drafting wills, powers of attorney, and enduring guardianship documents
Support probate and letters of administration applications
Liaise with executors, beneficiaries, and the Supreme Court Probate Registry

General
Open and manage files, including trust accounting entries under supervision
Draft correspondence, file notes, and basic court/tribunal documents

Pay: $25.00 – $27.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Legal Assistant/paralegal Bella Vista
🏢 Vynex Legal
📍 Bella Vista