Internships and job opportunities

The ALS (Aboriginal Legal Service) Wollongong Criminal Law team is looking for volunteers to join our team. This is an opportunity for students to gain practical experience in criminal law by assisting with preparing cases, research and attending Court.

We are seeking expressions of interest from law students who can commit to at least one day per week for a minimum 6 month period. If you are interested, please send an expression of interest including your availability and a copy of your resume to ALS.Wollongong@alsnswact.org.au.

(IMMEDIATE START - PART TIME & FULL TIME OPPORTUNITIES)

Are you looking for a great role in an innovative law firm, where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of injured people? We’re a multi award-winning personal injury law firm searching for an ambitious, accountable and organised paralegal to assist with our Work Injury Damages & Workers Compensation practice areas.

 What you will do

• Provide end to end admin and paralegal support on Work Injury Damages claims and workers compensation claims.
• Deal with clients, their medical and allied health providers and rehabilitation consultants.
• Liaise with Counsel, insurance companies, medical experts, liability experts, the Personal Injury Commission and Courts.
• Draft letters of instruction, statements of evidence, internal reviews, particulars, submissions, medical schedules, counsel observations, pre-filing statements, mediation bundles on Workers Compensation and Work Injury Damages claims.
• Assist with our other practice areas where required (CTP and TPD) - full training provided if you do not already have experience.

What you need

• Minimum 2+ years in NSW Work Injury Damages claims and Workers Compensation claims representing injured workers.
• Experience in CTP, TPD and public liability claims would also be of benefit, but not essential.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to be genuinely empathetic to our clients. 
• Prior experience in a fast-paced customer service role from any industry would be viewed favourably.
• A thirst for knowledge and willingness to do things differently and embrace technology.
• To be able to manage time and prioritise work tasks effectively.
• To be accountable, enthusiastic and integral in everything you do.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft 365 programs such as Word, Teams, SharePoint and Excel.
• A desire and willingness to learn and use artificial intelligence technology in your role - in particular, Microsoft 365 Copilot.
• An understanding of Smokeball legal software and an ability to speak a second language is desirable but not essential.
• You'll need to be based in Sydney or surrounding regions to participate in our monthly team meeting, occasional team events and celebrations.

How to apply

• Email one of our founders, Leigh Davidson direct – We'd love to hear from you! You can reach him at leighdavidson@advantagelegal.com.au. Make sure you provide us with a cover letter addressing your experience and how you will fulfil the role requirements. 
• For further information and quick apply – please go to Paralegal Job in Sydney - SEEK

We are looking for a dynamic Law Student to join our established team in the beautiful Southern Highlands in NSW.

Bowral Legal is expanding and looking to add a Law student in their 2nd or 3rd year of study, with strong attention to detail and the ability to work collaboratively and closely with solicitors in the firm.

Bowral Legal practices predominately in Family Law matters and has a high volume of Independent Children's Lawyer matters. 

You will have a hands-on approach, be passionate about collaboration and getting results by providing a more human, caring and contemporary approach to the law.

The right candidates will have exceptional attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as being comfortable dealing with internal and external stakeholders.

Ideally, you would have completed the Family Law elective, however this is not a requirement.

The role is part time, with the opportunity to work extra days over Uni holidays.

Please email your resume and cover letter to ashley@bowrallegal.com.au 

Only applicants who meet the criteria will be contacted for interview.

This is an excellent opportunity for a law graduate to join the commercial and civil litigation team at Brander Smith McKnight Lawyers.  With offices in Sydney, Parramatta, Wollongong and Sutherland, the position is based in head office in Sutherland.  The position offers an extremely interesting and wide range of matters with clients ranging from small business to major corporations with complex legal issues.  The company will provide exceptional mentoring, learning and career progression in a friendly, cooperative team environment with modern office facilities and secure onsite parking. 

The successful applicant must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work well in a team and autonomously. 

Please apply in writing with resume and academic record to danasmith@bsmlaw.com.au 

The UOW Law Community Outreach and Service Learning (COSL) program matches students with community organisations and other groups needing assistance, reflecting UOW Law’s commitment to community engagement and access to justice. Students gain valuable experience and a useful addition to their CV’s and professional network while making a worthwhile contribution to the local community. UOW’s key partners in COSL are Volunteering Illawarra, the Illawarra Legal Centre and the Wollongong office of NSW Legal Aid.

All volunteer opportunities will be posted below.

The position will provide for hands-on experience assisting lawyers in the areas of Property law, Family law and Wills and Estates.  DGB Lawyers is a well-established firm in the Illawarra, having provided legal services for almost 70 years. The main tasks and duties will include providing support to lawyers and senior administration assistants in the above areas, conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, legal drafting, various administrative tasks, attending client appointments, hearings, mentions and mediations where possible.  

If you are interested in this position, please send an EOI and resume via email to Grace Prosperi: gracep@dgblaw.com.au

Brander Smith McKnight is a well established, generalist law firm based in Sutherland. They are happy to accommodate a student on an unpaid internship for the purpose of LLB 3397/397. The firm is happy to negotiate attendance around study commitments but remember that to qualify for LLB 3397/397, attendance must be at least 2 days a week, within the one LIP session and must be approved by the Law School before you commence as dates cannot be counted retrospectively.

Interested students should contact danasmith@bsmlaw.com.au and send a CV, expression of interest and enrolment record.

If approved by the firm, please then contact law-internships@uow.edu.au and advise of the arrangement to start the approval process.

Coutts Lawyers and Conveyancers are an Award-Winning firm with offices in Narellan, Camden, Campbelltown, Parramatta, Hunter Valley, Tahmoor and Wollongong. This Autumn session, they are able to offer a small number of students unpaid internship opportunities around their studies to gain valuable experience and for the purpose of LLB 397/3397 Legal Internship.

The firm is happy to negotiate attendance around study commitments but remember that to qualify for LLB 397/3397, attendance must be at least 2 days/week and the arrangement must be approved by the Law School  before you commence as days cannot be counted retrospectively. If approved by Coutts, contact  law-internships@uow.edu.au  and advise of the arrangement to start the approval process.

Interested students should send an expression of interest/cover letter, CV and copy of enrolment record to Karena Nicholls : karena@couttslegal.com.au

Haille Paine are a long-established firm in Bowral with a busy practice primarily in property, estates and estate planning matters.

The firm is happy to take on a student for work experience around the student’s study programs. This experience would meet the requirements of LLB 3397 Legal Internship (provided it is at least 2 days/week and the experience is registered/approved in advance) and could also be utilized for PLT purposes.

Interested students should send CV and EOI to Mr David Allen: david@haillepaine.com.au 

This is an excellent opportunity for a law graduate to join the commercial and civil litigation team at Brander Smith McKnight Lawyers. With offices in Sydney, Parramatta, Wollongong and Sutherland, the position is based in head office in Sutherland. The position offers an extremely interesting and wide range of matters with clients ranging from small business to major corporations with complex legal issues. The company will provide exceptional mentoring, learning and career progression in a friendly, cooperative team environment with modern office facilities and secure onsite parking.

The successful applicant must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to work well in a team and autonomously.

Please apply in writing with resume and academic record to danasmith@bsmlaw.com.au. 

Stacks Goudkamp is a leading personal injury law firm in the Sydney CBD.

They are seeking a paralegal to provide support to Karina Goodall, Practice Group Leader, on a casual basis in our Sydney CBD office. 

The position would be suitable for a first or second year law student looking to gain experience in a law firm who is available at least three days per week. 

The primary tasks of the position will include: 

• Preparing briefs
• Summarising medical reports
• Summarising expert liability reports
• Reviewing documents produced under subpoena
• Preparing statements
• Drafting schedules of damages
• Creating documents in our document management system
• General office duties

Full training will be provided however basic computer skills are essential. This is a paid position. 

If you are interested in this position, please email your resume with covering letter to:

Karina Goodall
Practice Group Leader | Director
karina@stacksgoudkamp.com.au

Are you interested in helping vulnerable migrants, refugees and asylum seekers? Are you curious about what it is like to work in a community legal centre?

IARC is a Community Legal Centre that works with vulnerable migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. We provide free legal advice and assistance in matters such as protection visas, family visas and visa cancellation. IARC is also involved in policy and law reform and community development, education and advocacy.

Working as a volunteer legal assistant at IARC is an opportunity to build your skills in assisting vulnerable clients, working with interpreters, communicating with the public and file maintenance. Your primary role will be to provide administrative and paralegal assistance to IARC solicitors. You will be responsible for responding to initial enquiries from clients, scheduling appointments, providing legal information and referrals and other administrative tasks. Depending on your experience and interest, you may also become involved in assisting with research, project work and working with clients.

IARC’s office is in Sydney’s CBD. All volunteer legal assistants must commit to working one day per week (normal office hours 9am to 5 pm) for at least six months. Training and supervision is provided.

Selection criteria

We are looking for people who: 

1. have completed at least two years of a law degree or combined law degree; 
2. have previous volunteer experience and/or administrative/paralegal experience;
3. have good oral and written communication skills;
4. are willing to help where needed, take initiative, problem solve, and are able to juggle competing demands.

This is an unpaid position. Please include your preferred day, when you are available to start, and let us know if you speak a second language.

How to apply 

Apply by forwarding your CV and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria above to Sabina Wynn, Director, at iarcvolunteer@iarc.asn.au or call 02 82340709 to discuss.

There is no closing date for applications and applications will be assessed as they come in. Applicants may be asked to attend an interview.

If you do not address the Selection Criteria, we cannot consider your application. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for interviews will be contacted about their application.

UOW's Careers & Employability (formerly Careers Central) has a jobboard. Employers advertise their jobs direct to UOW students. The team there also collates relevant jobs from across the many job seeking sites. In addition to the School of Law’s job & work experience opportunities, check out the latest available positions at UOW Job Board.

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