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What this job is
A law clerk provides administrative and procedural support to lawyers and legal teams in law firms, corporate legal departments, or government agencies. They manage case files, prepare legal documents, conduct legal research, and ensure compliance with court procedures and filing deadlines. The role requires knowledge of legal terminology, court systems, and Australian legislation.
Pay
A$1,575 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Attention to Detailcore
- Confidentiality and Privacy Compliancecore
- Correspondence Draftingcore
- Court Filing and Deadline Managementcore
- CRM System Operationcore
- Legal Document Preparationcore
- Legal Researchcore
- Legal Terminologycore
- Matter Managementcore
- Record Managementcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Written Communicationcore
- Court Lodgement
- Dictation and Transcription
- Invoicing and Billing Administration
- Legal Precedent Research
- Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency
- Stakeholder Communication
- Verbal Communication