Join Our Team
Start Your Legal Career with Summit Lawyers
At Summit Lawyers, we believe that a strong legal career begins with practical experience, professional guidance and a genuine commitment to clients.
We welcome motivated law students and graduates who are eager to develop their legal skills, gain practical exposure and contribute to a collaborative working environment. Our team works across a range of practice areas, giving junior team members the opportunity to understand how legal matters are managed from initial instructions through to resolution.
Current Opportunities
PLT Placement / Legal Internship
Our PLT placement program is suitable for law graduates who are undertaking Practical Legal Training and seeking supervised workplace experience.
Depending on your experience and the needs of the firm, you may assist with legal research, document preparation, drafting correspondence, organising evidence, preparing court or tribunal materials, maintaining client files and supporting lawyers with day-to-day matters.
We aim to provide practical exposure while helping candidates develop professional judgment, communication skills and an understanding of legal practice.
The duration, working days and scope of each placement will be discussed individually and may be subject to the requirements of your PLT provider.
Paralegal
Our paralegals provide important support to our lawyers and clients across a variety of legal matters.
The role may involve legal research, drafting correspondence and documents, preparing briefs and supporting materials, managing files, communicating with clients and third parties, and assisting lawyers with court, tribunal and settlement preparation.
This opportunity may suit current law students, recent graduates or candidates with relevant legal or administrative experience who are looking to build practical skills in a professional law firm environment.
What We Look For
We are interested in candidates who demonstrate:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Careful attention to detail
Good organisation and time management
Reliability, professionalism and discretion
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
A genuine interest in legal practice and client service
Additional language skills, particularly Mandarin, are highly regarded but are not essential.
What You Can Expect
As part of Summit Lawyers, you will have the opportunity to gain practical legal experience, work alongside experienced legal professionals and develop a better understanding of client-focused legal practice.
We provide appropriate supervision and constructive feedback and encourage junior team members to ask questions, take responsibility for their work and continue developing their professional skills.
How to Apply
To apply for a PLT placement, legal internship or paralegal position, please complete the application form below and provide:
Your current résumé
A short cover letter
Your academic transcript
Your availability and preferred commencement date
Details of your PLT requirements, if applicable
Details of your Australian working rights
Please indicate clearly which position you are applying for.
Applications will be reviewed according to the firm’s current requirements. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Take the Next Step
If you are enthusiastic about developing your legal career and contributing to a professional and supportive team, we would be pleased to hear from you.
