We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Paralegal to join our Sydney team on an initial six-month contract. Commencing in October 2026, this full-time position operates Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.
As a valued member of the team, you will gain practical, hands-on experience, develop your commercial and legal skills, and build a strong foundation within an international law firm. You will work alongside experienced legal professionals and play an important role in supporting the delivery of legal services to our client.
Responsibilities
Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Conducting legal research and analysis
Reviewing, organising, and managing legal documents
Drafting correspondence and basic legal documentation
File and matter management
Assisting lawyers and legal professionals with case preparation
Providing administrative and project support
About You
To be successful in this role, you will:
Be an experienced Paralegal
Currently be studying a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor, or have recently completed your studies
Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
Possess excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Be able to manage competing priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Be confident in using Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrate a proactive, positive, and professional approach to your work
Be available to work full-time hours.
Applications
To be considered, please submit your resume and most recent academic transcript via this advertisement.
Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applications close 11:59 pm AEDT on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
Skills Required
- Experienced Paralegal
- Currently studying a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor, or recently completed these studies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite
- Proactive, positive, and professional approach
- Availability to work full-time hours
What We Do
Pinsent Masons is a multinational law firm with a reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice rooted in its deep understanding of the sectors and geographies in which our clients operate. Our expertise is recognised globally. In recent years we have achieved more tier 1 rankings in The Legal 500 UK guide than any other firm, and been counted among the most innovative law firms in Europe and Asia Pacific by the Financial Times. With over 1,500 lawyers operating from 27 locations throughout Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa, we are well-placed to advise on complex multi-jurisdictional matters across a full range of legal disciplines. The firm has significant international credentials in the global energy, infrastructure, financial services, real estate and technology, science and industry sectors. Pinsent Masons looks at your business needs differently. This means we don't just apply lawyers to solve clients' problems; we deploy a wider range of professional disciplines, enabled by people, process and technology, to deliver a global professional service with law at its core.
