Trainee Legal Assistant — Flexible Growth Path

Corrs; Sydney; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Bonus leave

Wellbeing program

Diversity and Inclusion

Responsible business

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia’s leading independent law firm, invites applications for its 2027 Trainee Legal Assistant Program. The 9-month program includes on-the-job training, rotations through 3 legal teams, a buddy/coach system, and a Team Leader for guidance. Successful completion leads to a permanent Legal Assistant role within a legal team.

Key dates: applications open 14 September and close 12 October. Program begins 1 February 2027.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Business Administration, Advanced Diploma of Business (Legal Practice) or equivalent qualification.
• Or applicable administration work experience.
• Excellent spelling and grammar.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• 9-month Trainee Legal Assistant Program with on-the-job training.
• Rotations through 3 different legal teams to experience various areas.
• Permanent Legal Assistant role upon successful completion.

Skills

Excellent spelling and grammar

Strong organisational skills

Education

Certificate III in Business Administration

Advanced Diploma of Business (Legal Practice)

Job description

Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia’s leading independent law firm, invites applications for its 2027 Trainee Legal Assistant Program. The 9-month program includes on-the-job training, rotations through 3 legal teams, a buddy/coach system, and a Team Leader for guidance. Successful completion leads to a permanent Legal Assistant role within a legal team.

Key dates: applications open 14 September and close 12 October. Program begins 1 February 2027.