Virtual Legal Contract Temp Jobs in Australia - Jun 2026

Listed fourteen days ago

Temporary Legal Assistant

at MJD Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW

$35 + super - $45 + Super (DOE)

Competitive hourly rate, $35 + super - $45 + Super
Ongoing assignments - up to 6 month contract
Work in the heart of the CBD

Competitive hourly rate, $35 + super - $45 + Super
Ongoing assignments - up to 6 month contract
Work in the heart of the CBD

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Join some of Sydney's most highly regarded law firms today! WHV Welcome

subClassification: Legal SecretariesLegal Secretaries

classification: Legal(Legal)

14d ago

Listed nine days ago

Legal Administrator

at MAYDAY Recruitment

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$45–$50 per hour + super

6–8 week assignment with flexible hybrid working setup
Join a fast-paced legal team in a varied support position
Hybrid CBD role | Immediate start | Competitive hourly rate

6–8 week assignment with flexible hybrid working setup
Join a fast-paced legal team in a varied support position
Hybrid CBD role | Immediate start | Competitive hourly rate

CBD Location | Hybrid Working | 6–8 Week Assignment | $45–$50 per hour + super

subClassification: Law Clerks & ParalegalsLaw Clerks & Paralegals

classification: Legal(Legal)

9d ago

Listed sixteen hours ago

AO3 Legal Secretary

at Randstad - Business Support

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Up to $51.12 p.h. + + Super

Randstad is proud to be partnering with the Queensland Government to recruit an AO3 Legal Secretary for their team.

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

16h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Legal Assistant, Compensation Law (12-month FTC)

at Lander & Rogers

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

Award winning Australian private practice
A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture
Flexibility to balance working from home and the office

Award winning Australian private practice
A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture
Flexibility to balance working from home and the office

Play a key role in providing legal administrative services and support within our Compensation Law practice

subClassification: Legal SecretariesLegal Secretaries

classification: Legal(Legal)

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Legal Counsel

at Profusion PAC Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$1300 - $1350 per day incl. super

Senior in‑house legal contract supporting commercial, corporate and governance matters within a regulated environment. 7-10 yrs PQE

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

1d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Legal Counsel (Litigation)

at Hays | Legal

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Temporary - Government Role
Attractive Daily Rate
Hybrid Working

Temporary - Government Role
Attractive Daily Rate
Hybrid Working

Government Temp Role | Attractive Daily Rate | Sydney CBD | Litigation

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

12d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Paralegal | Statutory Body - Government | 6 months

at LOD (Lawyers On Demand)

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

Join LOD & be part of an innovative & forward thinking legal service business
Gain legal experience within a Government environment
Develop new skills working on a large legal matter -great experience for your CV

Join LOD & be part of an innovative & forward thinking legal service business
Gain legal experience within a Government environment
Develop new skills working on a large legal matter -great experience for your CV

New opportunity for a paralegal to work with an Independent Statutory Body, assisting with regulatory, compliance and investigatory matters.

subClassification: Law Clerks & ParalegalsLaw Clerks & Paralegals

classification: Legal(Legal)

12d ago

Listed ten days ago

Senior Legal Officer

at Department of Trade, Employment and Training

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$118,967 to $127,941 p.a.

Fixed term temporary full-time
Refer to the Role Description
12.75% super contributions

Fixed term temporary full-time
Refer to the Role Description
12.75% super contributions

We are seeking a motivated Senior Legal Officer with client management experience to build strong team relationships and ensure legislative compliance

subClassification: Government - StateGovernment - State

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

10d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Senior Lawyer

at Victoria Legal Aid

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Dandenong, Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

113,668 - $131,153 plus super + Salary Packaging

Make a tangible difference in the lives of clients in need of legal support.
A focus on work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements.
Mentor and support a junior lawyers while helping them grow in their careers.

Make a tangible difference in the lives of clients in need of legal support.
A focus on work-life balance, including flexible working arrangements.
Mentor and support a junior lawyers while helping them grow in their careers.

Focus on civil law matters in areas that affect people's rights including mental health and disability law, tenancy, social security, NDIS and fines.

subClassification: Criminal & Civil LawCriminal & Civil Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

18h ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Legal Assistant - Litigation

at Legal People

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

Support a busy Partner with the smooth running of litigation matters in a thriving CBD firm | 3 month contract

subClassification: Legal SecretariesLegal Secretaries

classification: Legal(Legal)

27d ago

Listed five days ago

Legal Assistant - Family Law

at Justice Network

This is a Contract/Temp job

Southport, Gold Coast QLD

We are looking for a self motivated, well organised experience team member with good people skills, excellent rapport with clients and stakeholders

subClassification: Legal SecretariesLegal Secretaries

classification: Legal(Legal)

5d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Client Support Paralegal

at Maurice Blackburn

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD(Hybrid)

12-month Fixed Term Contract
Benefit from our focus on flexibility, health and wellbeing
Your impact is seen, valued and rewarded

12-month Fixed Term Contract
Benefit from our focus on flexibility, health and wellbeing
Your impact is seen, valued and rewarded

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Client Support Paralegal to join our Medical Negligence Team in our Brisbane CBD office. This is a

subClassification: Personal Injury LawPersonal Injury Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

15d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Legal Secretary - TEMP OPPORTUNITIES - MULTIPLE ROLES AVAILABLE!

at empire group

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Temp legal roles across QLD with immediate starts.
Key duties include document prep, client support, diary management and admin.
Ideal candidates are experienced, detail‑focused & proactive legal professiona

Temp legal roles across QLD with immediate starts.
Key duties include document prep, client support, diary management and admin.
Ideal candidates are experienced, detail‑focused & proactive legal professiona

Temporary legal support roles across QLD offering flexibility, variety, and immediate starts for experienced legal secretaries and admins.

Recruited byTarnya Mangano

subClassification: Legal SecretariesLegal Secretaries

classification: Legal(Legal)

16d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Legal Assistant

at Hays | Office Support

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

$43-48 plus super

2 month temporary assignment
CBD Location
Chance to become permanent

2 month temporary assignment
CBD Location
Chance to become permanent

2 month Legal Assistant role in the CBD for a top tier law firm.

subClassification: PA, EA & SecretarialPA, EA & Secretarial

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

12d ago

Listed two days ago

In-House Legal Counsel – Commercial & Financial Services | 12mth| Hybrid

at Dovetail Legal Solutions Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

$168,000 – $210,000 per year inc super

Fantatsic Legal Team
Australian Company - have access to decsion makers and have real impact
Broad role - commercial contracts and financial services

Fantatsic Legal Team
Australian Company - have access to decsion makers and have real impact
Broad role - commercial contracts and financial services

Fantastic Legal Counsel role in a national financial services company, advising on commercial contracts and insurance.12mth Hybrid role in Sydney, CBD

Recruited byAndrew Murdoch

subClassification: Banking & Finance LawBanking & Finance Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

2d ago

Listed twenty six days ago

Legal Support Officer

at DFP Recruitment

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Perth WA

AUD 45 per hour

3‑month Legal Support Officer contract in Perth, delivering admin and litigation support in a fast‑paced legal environment.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

26d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Paralegal

at MDA National

This is a Contract/Temp job

West Perth, Perth WA(Hybrid)

Hybrid Working Options
Modern Office Close To Public Transport Options

Hybrid Working Options
Modern Office Close To Public Transport Options

Be part of our in house legal team covering maternity leave for a 12 month period

subClassification: Law Clerks & ParalegalsLaw Clerks & Paralegals

classification: Legal(Legal)

14d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Legal Recruiter (In-house)

at LegalVision ILP Pty Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Surry Hills, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

High impact, hands on role supporting legal hiring and onboarding in AU & NZ
Energetic team, hybrid working, engaged hiring managers, efficient processes
~12 month parental leave cover with immediate start!

High impact, hands on role supporting legal hiring and onboarding in AU & NZ
Energetic team, hybrid working, engaged hiring managers, efficient processes
~12 month parental leave cover with immediate start!

LegalVision is a market disruptor in the commercial legal services industry. Help grow our team with brilliant legal talent across Australia and NZ.

subClassification: Recruitment - InternalRecruitment - Internal

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

29d ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Legal Counsel

at RACWA

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

West Perth, Perth WA(Hybrid)

Draft, negotiate and review commercial agreements.
Provide advice on compliance, privacy and regulatory matters.
Support stakeholders on initiatives across diverse portfolios

Draft, negotiate and review commercial agreements.
Provide advice on compliance, privacy and regulatory matters.
Support stakeholders on initiatives across diverse portfolios

Join a high performing internal team on a 12 month opportunity with a variety of work.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

19h ago

Listed two days ago

Legal Counsel

at Harvey Norman

This is a Contract/Temp job

Homebush, Sydney NSW

Full-time parental leave contract for up to 12 months.
Based at Homebush West, free on-site parking or a 10-minute walk from Flemington
Experience working within a diverse, unique, and successful global organisation.

Full-time parental leave contract for up to 12 months.
Based at Homebush West, free on-site parking or a 10-minute walk from Flemington
Experience working within a diverse, unique, and successful global organisation.

Great opportunity for a proactive legal professional to join Harvey Norman's Corporate Property Legal team.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

2d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Legal Administrator

at Hays | Office Support

Expiring soon

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)

29d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Cost Support Lead and Senior Adviser

at Victorian Legal Services Board and Commissioner

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

At the VLSB+C we offer flexible working options and leave to suit your work/life
At the VLSB+C we have strong focus on our culture and our wellbeing.
At the VLSB+C we are passionate to partner with you to build your success.

At the VLSB+C we offer flexible working options and leave to suit your work/life
At the VLSB+C we have strong focus on our culture and our wellbeing.
At the VLSB+C we are passionate to partner with you to build your success.

Lead the resolution of consumer and lawyer enquiries and complaints, using ADR to deliver fair, timely and effective outcomes.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Legal(Legal)

21h ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Senior Legal Counsel – Privacy & Data | Global E Commerce Business

at Dovetail Legal Solutions Pty Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

Senior Legal Counsel privacy role within global e commerce business
Regional privacy and data protection work across APAC markets
12 month in house secondment with potential for permanent role

Senior Legal Counsel privacy role within global e commerce business
Regional privacy and data protection work across APAC markets
12 month in house secondment with potential for permanent role

Senior Legal Counsel role advising on privacy, data protection and cross border data matters within a global e commerce business.

Recruited byAndrew Murdoch

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

15d ago

Listed two days ago

Senior Legal Officer

at Department of Justice

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Townsville, Northern QLD

$118,967 - $127,941 p/a

Temporary flexible full-time
$118,967 to $127,941 gross per annum
12.75% superannuation and leave loading, locality allowance

Temporary flexible full-time
$118,967 to $127,941 gross per annum
12.75% superannuation and leave loading, locality allowance

Expressions of Interest are called for a PO4 Senior Legal Officer in O'Brien Chambers (Townsville) on a temporary flexible full-time basis.

subClassification: Criminal & Civil LawCriminal & Civil Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

2d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Legal Support Officer - State Government

at Randstad Professionals

Expiring soon

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)

29d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Legal Assistant/Office Lead

at Hall Payne Lawyers

Expiring soon

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)

29d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Client Support Paralegal

at Maurice Blackburn

This is a Contract/Temp job

Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

12-month Fixed Term Contract
Benefit from our focus on flexibility, health and wellbeing
Your impact is seen, valued and rewarded

12-month Fixed Term Contract
Benefit from our focus on flexibility, health and wellbeing
Your impact is seen, valued and rewarded

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Client Support Paralegal to join our Medical Negligence Team in our Sydney CBD office.

subClassification: Personal Injury LawPersonal Injury Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

15d ago

Listed seven days ago

Senior Solicitor

at Office of Public Prosecutions

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC

$116,413 - $140,849 per annum, plus superannuation

Thrive as a proactive, agile professional championing new ways of working
Foster a values-based culture by providing formal and informal mentorship
Full time, fixed term contract until March 2027 based at our Melbourne office

Thrive as a proactive, agile professional championing new ways of working
Foster a values-based culture by providing formal and informal mentorship
Full time, fixed term contract until March 2027 based at our Melbourne office

Manage high-stakes caseloads and act as lead instructor on serious County and Supreme Court appeals

subClassification: Criminal & Civil LawCriminal & Civil Law

classification: Legal(Legal)

7d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Legal Assistant

at SLF Lawyers

Expiring soon

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

Role available in beautiful new offices
Be part of an inclusive and collaborative legal team
Flexible work including WFH

Role available in beautiful new offices
Be part of an inclusive and collaborative legal team
Flexible work including WFH

Looking for your next step in legal admin? We are seeking an enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join our Queensland team.

subClassification: Legal SecretariesLegal Secretaries

classification: Legal(Legal)

28d ago

Listed twelve days ago

PO3 Legal/Assessment Officer

at Davidson

This is a Contract/Temp job

Brisbane QLD

$65.66 - $69.21 p.h. + Super

$65.66 - $69.21 per hour + Super (pending experience)
Brisbane CBD Location
Contract through until December with possible extension

$65.66 - $69.21 per hour + Super (pending experience)
Brisbane CBD Location
Contract through until December with possible extension

Apply your legislative expertise to assess complex applications, analyse evidence, & deliver recommendations that influence critical decisions

subClassification: Law Clerks & ParalegalsLaw Clerks & Paralegals

classification: Legal(Legal)

12d ago

Listed two days ago

Legal Counsel

at Anglicare

This is a Contract/Temp job

Macquarie Park, Sydney NSW(Hybrid)

NFP salary packaging/tax-free benefits

Join a purpose‑led organisation changing lives daily
Provide trusted legal advice across diverse services
Enjoy flexible work and fantastic employee benefits

Join a purpose‑led organisation changing lives daily
Provide trusted legal advice across diverse services
Enjoy flexible work and fantastic employee benefits

Provide high‑quality legal advice, draft contracts and manage risk across commercial, property and regulatory matters in a complex organisation.

subClassification: Generalists - In-houseGeneralists - In-house

classification: Legal(Legal)

2d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Legal Operations Manager

at Sather Legal Pty Ltd

This is a Contract/Temp job

Melbourne VIC(Hybrid)

$120,000 – $150,000 per year

Sather Legal is a growing legal network of trusted local practices. This role is central to the company's growth with a pathway to future leadership.

subClassification: Legal Practice ManagementLegal Practice Management

classification: Legal(Legal)

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