LawsGroup Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - May 2026

This is a featured job

In-House Legal Professional

at Private Advertiser

This is a Contract/Temp job

Erina, Gosford & Central Coast NSW(Remote)

$150,000 – $200,000 per year

18-24 month fixed term (with the chance to extend)
Remote position, or the option to work from one of our offices if preferred
Work with a great team

18-24 month fixed term (with the chance to extend)
Remote position, or the option to work from one of our offices if preferred
Work with a great team

We are looking for a fully remote legal professional to join out team to support our General Counsel on complex disputes.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

Featured

Listed one day ago

Legal Administrator

at Hays | Office Support

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$38

Exciting Government Opportunity
Hybrid Work Arrangement
Temporary Legal Admin Role

Exciting Government Opportunity
Hybrid Work Arrangement
Temporary Legal Admin Role

Legal Admin Opportunity

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Paralegal 12 Month Contract Hybrid

at GOW Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

12-month Paralegal role supporting dynamic legal team; gain exposure to regulatory matters, contracts, and high-level legal operations in Sydney.

subClassification: Law Clerks & ParalegalsLaw Clerks & Paralegals

classification: Legal(Legal)

1d ago

Listed two days ago

Legal Assistant

at Devonish, Harris & Henderson

This is a Contract/Temp job

Adelaide SA

Temporary 6 month Legal Assistant role at a well respected Adelaide boutique law firm

subClassification: Legal SecretariesLegal Secretaries

classification: Legal(Legal)

2d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Legal & Governance Business Partner

at The Shift People Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Tweed Heads, Lismore & Far North Coast NSW(Hybrid)

Temporary Contract - Approx. 6 Months
Immediate Start
Strategic oversight and operational delivery

Temporary Contract - Approx. 6 Months
Immediate Start
Strategic oversight and operational delivery

Looking for a role where your expertise genuinely influences decision-making, strengthens governance frameworks, and supports ethical operations?

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

21d ago

Listed six days ago

Associate Legal Officer

at NSW Department of Customer Service

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

$99938.0k - $110271.0k p.a. + superannuation

Provide a range of legal functions, including decision making and participation in project or policy work

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

6d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Lawyers – Secondment Opportunities | Melbourne & Perth

at Lawmee Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Contact Tom 0458 413 456 / [email protected]

Multiple secondment opportunities with ASX-listed companies, law firms, & GTEs
Earn more on your terms – get paid for all the hours you work
Flexible working arrangements – hybrid working options, including WFH

Multiple secondment opportunities with ASX-listed companies, law firms, & GTEs
Earn more on your terms – get paid for all the hours you work
Flexible working arrangements – hybrid working options, including WFH

200+ companies and law firms are actively using the Lawmee platform | Multiple 1 – 12 months+ contracting and project-based opportunities

subClassification: Generalists - Law FirmGeneralists - Law Firm

classification: Legal(Legal)

28d ago•Expiring

Listed eighteen days ago

In-House Legal Professional

at Private Advertiser

This is a Contract/Temp job

Erina, Gosford & Central Coast NSW(Remote)

$150,000 – $200,000 per year

18-24 month fixed term (with the chance to extend)
Remote position, or the option to work from one of our offices if preferred
Work with a great team

18-24 month fixed term (with the chance to extend)
Remote position, or the option to work from one of our offices if preferred
Work with a great team

We are looking for a fully remote legal professional to join out team to support our General Counsel on complex disputes.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

18d ago

Listed twenty three hours ago

Legal Support Officer - State Government

at Randstad Professionals

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

$56 - $63 p.h. + + Super

Perth CBD | Level 4 ($56-$63/hr) | ASAP Start. Experienced Legal Admin/Secretary needed for diary management, court docs, and operational support.

subClassification: Law Clerks & ParalegalsLaw Clerks & Paralegals

classification: Legal(Legal)

23h ago

Listed two days ago

AML Analyst

at GRC Talent

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Work with top-tier law firms across Australia
Access exclusive, unadvertised AML roles
Flexible and hybrid working options available + Competitive daily rates

Work with top-tier law firms across Australia
Access exclusive, unadvertised AML roles
Flexible and hybrid working options available + Competitive daily rates

Register interest for upcoming AML Analyst roles across risk & compliance teams nationwide for leading Australian Law Firms

Recruited byRyan Bishop

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Legal(Legal)

2d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Legal Assistant/Office Lead

at Hall Payne Lawyers

This is a Contract/Temp job

Rockhampton, Rockhampton & Capricorn Coast QLD

Genuinely part‑time, school‑friendly hours
A respected national firm with a strong values‑based culture
Autonomy and trust within a supportive regional office

Genuinely part‑time, school‑friendly hours
A respected national firm with a strong values‑based culture
Autonomy and trust within a supportive regional office

Join our Rockhampton office as a Personal Injuries Legal Assistant / Office Lead on a fixed-term contract to March 2027.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

21h ago

Listed two days ago

Legal & Compliance Advisor (Consulting / Flexible Engagement)-Chinese Speaking

at S.F. EXPRESS (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Homebush West, Sydney NSW

SF Express – Fortune Global 500, China’s No.1 and global top 5 logistics group.
Access to global systems, automation and digital supply chain expertise.
Flexible consulting engagement with workload arranged based on business needs.

SF Express – Fortune Global 500, China’s No.1 and global top 5 logistics group.
Access to global systems, automation and digital supply chain expertise.
Flexible consulting engagement with workload arranged based on business needs.

We are seeking an experienced commercial lawyer to support SF Express Australia & New Zealand as a Legal & Compliance Consultant.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

2d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Contract Consultant Lawyers - Family Law - Work From Home

at My Law Firm Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA(Remote)

$180 per hour + GST if applicable

Work from Home (as I do), Earn Top Dollar, No Admin Tasks!

subClassification: Family LawFamily Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

15d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

PO2 Legal Graduate

at Troocoo

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Paying $51.12 p/hr + super
3 month initial labour hire contracts (high liklihood of extension)
Brisbane CBD based positions (no working from home)

Paying $51.12 p/hr + super
3 month initial labour hire contracts (high liklihood of extension)
Brisbane CBD based positions (no working from home)

Troocoo are currently seeking qualified and motivated candidates for multiple PO2 Legal Graduates based in Brisbane CBD.

Recruited byMaureen Singh

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

13d ago•Expiring

Listed five hours ago

Senior Legal Counsel

at Cancer Council New South Wales

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Woolloomooloo, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Here for meaningful careers that feel good
Salary packaging using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year
Join CCNSW as a Senior Legal Counsel on a 15-month full time contract

Here for meaningful careers that feel good
Salary packaging using pre-tax dollars up to $15,900 a year
Join CCNSW as a Senior Legal Counsel on a 15-month full time contract

Design and implement legal operations and process improvement initiatives, in house for Australia's leading Cancer charity.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

5h ago

Listed ten days ago

Legal Assistant

at Sharp & Carter Business Support

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

$45 +super per hour

WHV candidates encouraged to apply!
Support up to partner level and collaborate with a range of senior stakeholders
Competitive hourly rate of $45 per hour+super

WHV candidates encouraged to apply!
Support up to partner level and collaborate with a range of senior stakeholders
Competitive hourly rate of $45 per hour+super

Multiple roles across, Top tier, Mid tier and boutique law firms for experienced legal support candidates.

Recruited byKellie Chehade

subClassification: Legal SecretariesLegal Secretaries

classification: Legal(Legal)

10d ago

Listed thirty four minutes ago

Advisor/Legal Advisor, Client Commitments team - Risk & Compliance

at Ashurst Australia

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Sydney or Brisbane location
Flexible working from home options available
Growing global law firm

Sydney or Brisbane location
Flexible working from home options available
Growing global law firm

Great opportunity for an experienced and legally qualified commercial contracts specialist to join our growing global law firm.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Legal(Legal)

34m ago

Listed twelve days ago

Senior Principal Lawyer

at Department of Justice

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$166,623 to $174,339 p.a.

Temporary, full-time for 12 months
$166,623 to $174,339 p.a.
Leave loading and 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.

Temporary, full-time for 12 months
$166,623 to $174,339 p.a.
Leave loading and 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.

Crown Law are seeking a Senior Principal Lawyer to join the Workplace Law team on a temporary, full-time basis.

subClassification: Industrial Relations & Employment LawIndustrial Relations & Employment Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

12d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Paralegal Officer PO3

at empire group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Albion, Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

$90K -$98Kpa plus 12.75% Super + 17.5% loading

Exposure to complex regulatory and tribunal work
Manage your own caseload while supporting senior legal officers
Meaningful public sector role contributing to integrity, compliance and industry

Exposure to complex regulatory and tribunal work
Manage your own caseload while supporting senior legal officers
Meaningful public sector role contributing to integrity, compliance and industry

Regulatory lawyer role managing reviews, appeals and tribunal matters in a government environment.