Junior Solicitor

Harrow Legal; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and guidance from solicitors

Hands-on real client matters

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Harrow Legal, a Sydney-based firm, is relocating to Ashfield by the end of 2026 and is hiring a Junior Solicitor on a full-time basis. The successful candidate will gradually take on more responsibility as experience grows, with exposure to diverse client matters and court processes.

You will draft documents, conduct research, and liaise with clients, barristers, and courts, while developing skills in advocacy, drafting, negotiation and client management within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Holds an Australian law degree and is admitted, or eligible for admission, as a solicitor in New South Wales.
• Holds, or is eligible to hold, a current NSW Practising Certificate.
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail.
• Is organised and capable of managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Has sound legal research and drafting skills.
• Is confident communicating professionally with clients.
• Has a strong work ethic and takes ownership of their work.

Responsibilities

• Drafting correspondence, legal documents, court documents and other materials.
• Conducting legal research and preparing advice.
• Communicating with clients, other solicitors, barristers, courts and relevant organisations.
• Attending court, conferences, mediations and client meetings where appropriate.
• Reviewing and managing carriage of own matters, evidence and supporting documentation.
• Assisting with preparation for hearings and other court proceedings.
• Managing files, deadlines and client correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive file notes and records.
• Working collaboratively with solicitors and support staff across the firm; and
• Undertaking other legal work appropriate to the solicitor's level of experience.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Legal research & drafting

Client communication

Education

Australian law degree

Admitted or eligible in NSW

Job description

Sydney, NSW | Relocating to Ashfield by the end of 2026

Full-Time

About Harrow Legal

Harrow Legal is a growing Sydney-based law firm committed to providing practical, high-quality legal advice and strong representation for our clients.

As part of the continued growth of our firm, we are currently in the midst of relocating to our new office in Ashfield, with the move expected to be completed by the end of 2026.

The Role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior Solicitor to join Harrow Legal on a full-time basis.

The successful candidate will be given increasing responsibility as their experience and confidence develop.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting correspondence, legal documents, court documents and other materials;
• Conducting legal research and preparing advice;
• Communicating with clients, other solicitors, barristers, courts and relevant organisations;
• Attending court, conferences, mediations and client meetings where appropriate;
• Reviewing and managing carriage of own ,atters, evidence and supporting documentation;
• Assisting with preparation for hearings and other court proceedings;
• Managing files, deadlines and client correspondence;
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive file notes and records;
• Working collaboratively with solicitors and support staff across the firm; and
• Undertaking other legal work appropriate to the solicitor's level of experience.

About You

• Holds an Australian law degree and is admitted, or eligible for admission, as a solicitor in New South Wales;
• Holds, or is eligible to hold, a current NSW Practising Certificate;
• Has strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrates excellent attention to detail;
• Is organised and capable of managing competing priorities and deadlines;
• Has sound legal research and drafting skills;
• Is confident communicating professionally with clients;
• Has a strong work ethic and takes ownership of their work;
• Is willing to learn and receptive to guidance and feedback;
• Can work independently while also contributing positively as part of a team; and
• Is interested in developing a long-term legal career with a growing firm.

Previous experience in a legal practice, whether as a solicitor, graduate, paralegal or law clerk, will be highly regarded but is not essential.

What We Offer

At Harrow Legal, we believe junior solicitors develop best when they are given genuine exposure to legal work rather than being limited to administrative tasks.

• Hands-on experience across real client matters;
• Direct exposure to clients and court processes;
• Mentoring and guidance from experienced solicitors;
• Opportunities to develop advocacy, drafting, negotiation and client-management skills;
• Increasing responsibility as experience develops;
• A supportive and professional team environment;
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career progression; and
• The opportunity to join the firm during an exciting period of growth, including our upcoming move to our new Ashfield office.

Our New Ashfield Office

Harrow Legal is currently preparing to relocate to our new office in Ashfield by the end of 2026.

The relocation represents an exciting next stage in the firm's growth and will provide our team with a new professional working environment from which we can continue to expand our practice and service our clients.