Trainee, Paralegal jobs in Melbourne VIC

Looking for hands-on legal experience while you study? The Florey has a casual Paralegal opportunity (2-3 days per week, casual rate $38.10 per hour plus super) that may suit a student studying a law degree with 2 to 3 years remaining until graduation to undertake a review and re-architecture of all Florey policies

Join the Legal Office at the Florey Institute, a world-renowned medical research organisation, and gain exposure to the legal, governance and policy frameworks that support cutting-edge scientific research. In this role, you'll work closely with Legal Counsel to review and modernise institute policies, conduct legal research, draft legal documents and provide administrative support across a range of legal matters

What you’ll do:

• Provide high level paralegal and administrative support to Florey Legal by maintaining and providing accurate and timely information and data to both internal and external stakeholders relating to relevant legal matters and by coordinating legal documents, reporting, database management and engagement with relevant stakeholders.
• Perform a triage role and be a first point of contact for research staff and external customers in the legal and document review process.
• Provide high-level business support to individuals, teams or projects including coordination, research and analysis and undertaking the required administrative functions. This may also involve coordinating the activity of others.
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence, taking file notes, transcribing and scanning documents; and doing legal research.

What You’ll Bring:

• Currently studying a law degree with 2 to 3 years remaining until graduation.
• A mid-level distinction average or higher for law subjects (75%).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.
• An excellent work ethic.
• Any cohort, Masters and JD

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with a Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience and your Resume. Please note that you are not required to respond to the criteria in the Position Description.

Applications close Sunday 9 August 2026

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia. The preferred applicant for this job will be asked to consent to a police check.

Working at the Florey:

With a 50-year history, the Florey is the largest brain research centre in the Southern Hemisphere, with teams of researchers dedicated to building knowledge on a range of neurological and psychiatric conditions. Learn more about our Research Impact.

Our reputation for innovative research and our position as the leading brain research institute in the Southern Hemisphere attracts the best and brightest. Connected by our shared mission to improve lives through brain and mental health research, The Florey provides a dynamic and inspiring workplace where you can develop your career. We have a deep commitment to diversity and creating an inclusive workplace culture where our people can excel and thrive and support our exceptional people to make a positive impact on the local and global research community.

Learn more about working at the Florey here.

For enquiries, please contact our People and Culture Team on employment@florey.edu.au.