Volunteer Legal jobs in Sydney NSW

Location: Burwood, Sydney NSW
Employment Type: Practical Legal Training Placement (Full-time or Part-time)

Join STC Lawyers & Associates

STC Lawyers & Associates is a specialist Australian immigration law firm based in Burwood, Sydney. We provide strategic legal advice across a wide range of Australian immigration matters, including employer-sponsored visas, skilled migration, business and investment visas, partner visas, administrative review matters, and citizenship applications.

With more than 1,000 successful matters, our team is committed to delivering practical, high-quality legal services while fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Practical Legal Training (PLT) student to join our growing team and gain valuable hands-on experience in Australian migration law.

About the Role

This placement offers an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced lawyers and registered migration agents, gaining practical exposure to a broad range of migration matters while developing the professional skills required for admission.

You will be involved in real client matters and receive mentoring throughout your placement.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers with the preparation and lodgement of visa applications.
• Conduct legal and policy research.
• Draft legal correspondence, submissions and supporting documents.
• Assist with reviewing client documents and evidence.
• Prepare file notes and maintain client records.
• Attend client meetings and consultations where appropriate.
• Liaise with clients regarding document requests and case updates.
• Assist with administrative tasks and file management.
• Support the legal team with other duties as required.

About You

To be successful, you should:

• Be currently enrolled in an approved Practical Legal Training (PLT) program.
• Have completed, or be close to completing, your Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor.
• Have a genuine interest in Australian immigration and administrative law.
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Be able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Work well both independently and within a team.
• Have a professional and client-focused approach.

Desirable:

• Ability to speak Mandarin and/or Cantonese.
• Previous experience in a legal office or customer service environment.

What We Offer

• Practical legal experience in a specialist area of law.
• Mentoring from experienced immigration lawyers.
• Exposure to a wide variety of migration matters.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunity for ongoing employment upon successful completion of PLT, subject to performance and business needs.

If you are eager to build your legal career and gain meaningful practical experience in a dynamic and growing law firm, we would love to hear from you.

Application Question(s):

• Are you currently enrolled in an approved Practical Legal Training (PLT) program?
• Have you completed your Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD)?
• Are you legally entitled to work in Australia?
• What is your expected PLT placement commencement date?
• Are you proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)?

Language:

• Mandarin (Required)
• English (Required)

Work Location: In person