About Us
Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we've grown into a Top 6 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
Mills Oakley is committed to promoting a strong pro bono culture. With the help of the National Pro Bono Team, all Mills Oakley lawyers are encouraged to source and run pro bono matters in their areas of legal expertise and receive unlimited pro bono budget relief throughout the year to participate. In FY24/25, Mills Oakley engaged in 25,918 hours of pro bono legal work, or 44.15 hours of pro bono per lawyer. 82% of our lawyers and partners participated in the program. In late 2025, we were proud to be awarded 'Pro Bono Practice of the Year' at the Australian Law Awards.
In addition, Mills Oakley owns and funds a national charitable community legal service called Everyday Justice. Everyday Justice provides low-cost legal services nationally to the 'missing middle' - people who require legal assistance but cannot obtain Legal Aid or access the legal system without incurring substantial financial hardship. Its highest areas of demand are family violence, wills & estates, employment law, credit & debt and family law. Mills Oakley lawyers receive budget relief to assist the Everyday Justice team with its high caseload.
The Role
Due to growth, a rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Paralegal to join our National Pro Bono team on a part-time basis. Supporting a Partner and team of three lawyers, you will form an integral part of the team assisting in the delivery of high-quality pro bono services to individuals facing hardship. Your work will help ensure clients receive the legal support they need.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Assisting the Pro Bono team to respond to and triage a high quantity of initial enquiries from our community, received via our 1800 number, website and general inbox;
* Booking and managing prospective client intake interviews;
* Liaising with prospective clients to obtain copies of relevant Court documents and information;
* Conducting conflict checks;
* Opening, closing and managing files;
* Ensuring files are kept up to date;
* Conducting legal research;
* Drafting and emailing/posting letters; and
* Facilitating warm referrals to other legal services.
This is a part-time role working 22.5 hours per week.
Please note we will not be considering penultimate or final year law students for this role.
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have the following:
* Experience working at or volunteering in a community legal centre environment;
* A genuine interest in pursuing a career in the social justice/pro bono legal sector;
* Strong communication skills with a proactive mindset and the ability to build rapport with all stakeholders;
* An empathetic approach towards individuals facing hardship;
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills; and
* The ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
What We Offer
We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:
* Flexible working;
* Dress for your day;
* Discounted health insurance;
* Employee Assistance Program;
* Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
* Competitive referral bonus; and
* Other amazing perks!
Apply
All applications must include a CV, cover letter and academic transcript addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.
Applications close at 5:00pm (AEDT) on Friday, 20 March 2026.
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