Causal Paralegal - Melbourne

Location: Melbourne

Casual paralegal opportunities

We welcome expressions of interest from law students interested in casual paralegal opportunities in our Melbourne office. This is an exciting opportunity for motivated students to diversify their skills and gain exposure to a top-tier law firm, while working predominantly for a large-scale matter. You will develop your skills alongside some of the best in the industry in a dynamic team environment.

What are we looking for?

To be successful in securing a paralegal position, you will:

Be currently studying a law degree

Be in at least your second year of studies

Have a strong academic record

Be available to work a minimum of 4 days per week with immediate availability to commence

Have no planned leave in November or December 2026 (including any clerkship programs)

Have some availability to work over the Christmas and New Year period (preferred, though not required)

Have minimal planned leave in the first half of 2027

Previous work experience in any field (paid or unpaid) is highly regarded.

Previous paralegal or legal experience is also highly regarded but not essential.

We are also looking for candidates who are proactive and have strong attention to detail, excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Please include your academic record with your resume. This role is based in Melbourne only.

How to apply

We prefer to work directly with candidates. If you are interested in this role, please click the “Apply” button or contact the consultant (details below) for more information.

Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements. Please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Accessibility and inclusion

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you need any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please email [email protected].

For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

How to Apply?

We prefer to work directly with candidates, if you are interested in this role, please click the ‘Apply’ button or contact the consultant, details below, for more information. Clayton Utz is an inclusive employer that supports flexible work arrangements, please feel free to discuss your flexibility needs with the recruiter for this role.

Accessibility and Inclusion

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process. Do you require any support or reasonable adjustments to complete your application? If so, please send an email to [email protected].

For more information on Clayton Utz, please visit www.claytonutz.com or follow us on LinkedIn here.

Additional Locations: Melbourne