General Practice • Northern Suburbs • Full-time

About Us

Our firm is a general practice firm based in the Northern Suburbs of greater Sydney. We work with a diverse range of clients across property, family law, and estate planning matters, and we pride ourselves on delivering genuinely personal, high-quality legal services. We value mentorship, meaningful work, and a culture where every person matters.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent entry point for a junior lawyer or law graduate who wants to build hands-on experience across multiple areas of law. You will work directly alongside our experienced Principal and senior lawyers.

We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us long-term and who will thrive in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Areas of Practice

You will assist and, over time, act independently with supervision in matters across:

Property transactions, including residential sales and purchases, and retail and commercial leases
Estate planning and administration, including wills, powers of attorney, guardianship documents, and applications for Probate
Family law, including property and parenting matters

Your Duties Will Include

Drafting legal and court documents, affidavits, submissions and applications
Liaising with clients, barristers, courts, government departments, third parties and other solicitors
Managing correspondence and ensuring clear, timely communication
Ensuring clients feel informed, supported and guided through their matter
Conducting legal research
Supporting billing, file management and compliance processes
Assisting with other administrative tasks as required

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

At least 1–2 years of experience working in a law firm as a paralegal or law clerk — experience in property, family law, or wills and estates is strongly preferred (recent graduates with relevant clerkship or practical legal training experience are encouraged to apply)
Strong attention to detail and sound drafting skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
A personable, empathetic and professional manner
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach
An eagerness to learn, grow and invest in a long-term career in general practice
The ability to work full-time from our office

What We Offer

Personalised mentorship from our Principal and senior lawyer
Variety of work
Opportunity to build client relationships
Work-life balance
A supportive team culture where your contribution is valued
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
The opportunity to work towards running your own matters
Flexible hybrid working arrangements considered once you have settled into the role

How to Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter to: enquiries@agmlawyers.com.au

Email subject line: Your Name - Junior/Graduate Lawyer Application

Attachments must be in Word (.docx) or PDF format

If your application makes our shortlist, we will be in touch to arrange an interview.

What Should I Include in My Cover Letter?

Your cover letter is your opportunity to introduce yourself beyond your resume. We want to understand your communication style, what draws you to general practice, and why you think you’d be a good fit for our team and culture. Tell us who you are, not just what you’ve done.

Please aim for one page. Two pages is the maximum.

Note: We do not use AI tools to review or assess applications.

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