Paralegal

Browse careers that are in demand now and meet Australia’s future workforce needs.

Paralegal

Paralegals assist legal professionals by preparing court materials, conducting research, managing paperwork, and communicating with clients and witnesses.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced

Legal Assistant

A Legal Assistant collaborates with legal professionals, preparing documents, assisting clients, conducting research, and managing administrative tasks.

Avg yearly income $72,800
Skill level Advanced
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia

Courses in paralegal

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
BSB50720

Diploma of Paralegal Services
On Campus, Online
12 months
$6,780 - $9,900
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Administrator Legal Assistant Paralegal
Legal Researcher Law Clerk Contract Administrator Compliance Officer
+ 4 more
  • At least 2 years work experience in a related field OR
  • Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).
  • Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment; BSBLEG423 Conduct simple legal research; and BSBLEG424 Support the drafting of complex legal documents (or equivalent competencies).
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Administrator Legal Assistant Paralegal Legal Researcher Law Clerk Contract Administrator Compliance Officer + 4 more
BSB30320

Certificate III in Legal Services
Online
12 months
$1,650 - $3,540
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Secretary Legal Assistant Law Clerk
Paralegal Claims Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Secretary Legal Assistant Law Clerk Paralegal Claims Officer + 2 more
BSB40620

Certificate IV in Legal Services
Online
12 months
$4,464
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Secretary Legal Assistant Legal Administrator
Law Clerk Paralegal
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Secretary Legal Assistant Legal Administrator Law Clerk Paralegal + 2 more
FNS30420

Certificate III in Mercantile Agents
Online
12 months
$2,795
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Collections Officer Investigator Accounts Receivable Officer
Compliance Officer Accounts Officer Paralegal Credit Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Collections Officer Investigator Accounts Receivable Officer Compliance Officer Accounts Officer Paralegal Credit Officer + 4 more
BSB60220

Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing
Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 36 months
$0 - $24,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conveyancer Legal Assistant Settlements Officer
Property Administrator
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Conveyancer Legal Assistant Settlements Officer Property Administrator + 1 more
22594VIC

Diploma of Justice
Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$0 - $8,371
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Prison Officer Correctional Officer Youth Justice Officer
Community Corrections Officer Court Officer Probation Officer Legal Assistant
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Prison Officer Correctional Officer Youth Justice Officer Community Corrections Officer Court Officer Probation Officer Legal Assistant + 4 more
22565VIC

Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice
On Campus
18 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Law Clerk Legal Assistant
Intellectual Property Lawyer Solicitor Lawyer Conveyancer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Law Clerk Legal Assistant Intellectual Property Lawyer Solicitor Lawyer Conveyancer + 4 more

Bachelor of Arts (Legal Studies)
Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $75,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Court Administrator Legal Researcher
Prosecutor Legal Consultant Magistrate Migration Agent Legal Advocate Court Support Worker
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Court Administrator Legal Researcher Prosecutor Legal Consultant Magistrate Migration Agent Legal Advocate Court Support Worker + 6 more

Bachelor of Arts (Socio-Legal Studies)
On Campus
3 years
$50,976
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Equal Opportunity Officer Legal Advocate Court Support Worker
Human Rights Officer Policy Officer Paralegal Compliance Officer
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Equal Opportunity Officer Legal Advocate Court Support Worker Human Rights Officer Policy Officer Paralegal Compliance Officer + 4 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Legal Studies
Blended
6 months
$0 - $8,160
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Legal Secretary Compliance Officer
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Legal Secretary Compliance Officer

Graduate Diploma in Law
On Campus
6 months
$0 - $23,120
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Assistant Paralegal Compliance Officer
Contract Administrator Policy Officer Claims Officer Legal Researcher Research Assistant Court Officer
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Assistant Paralegal Compliance Officer Contract Administrator Policy Officer Claims Officer Legal Researcher Research Assistant Court Officer + 6 more
11281NAT

Course in Community Justice Services (Commissioner for Declarations)
Blended
6 weeks
$240
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Legal Receptionist Community Liaison Officer
Parole Officer Probation Officer
+ 2 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Paralegal Legal Receptionist Community Liaison Officer Parole Officer Probation Officer + 2 more

Undergraduate Certificate in Commercial and Tax Law
On Campus
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Assistant Legal Secretary Legal Administrator
Accounts Clerk
+ 1 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Assistant Legal Secretary Legal Administrator Accounts Clerk + 1 more
BSBAUD412

Work within Compliance Frameworks
Online
3 months
$275
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Coordinator Compliance Specialist Compliance Officer
Internal Auditor Risk Management Officer Business Analyst Governance Officer Legal Assistant Paralegal
+ 6 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Compliance Coordinator Compliance Specialist Compliance Officer Internal Auditor Risk Management Officer Business Analyst Governance Officer Legal Assistant Paralegal + 6 more

Bachelor of Legal Services
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Assistant Paralegal Legal Secretary
Compliance Officer Court Officer Conveyancer Legal Researcher
+ 4 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Legal Assistant Paralegal Legal Secretary Compliance Officer Court Officer Conveyancer Legal Researcher + 4 more
POL84315

Graduate Certificate in Crime Scene Investigation
Online
1 year
$6,452
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Scene Investigator Police Officer Forensic Analyst
Customs and Border Protection Officer Legal Assistant Research Assistant
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Crime Scene Investigator Police Officer Forensic Analyst Customs and Border Protection Officer Legal Assistant Research Assistant + 3 more
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

Related study areas

Conveyancing

Acquire specialised skills in property transactions and document preparation, essential for a successful career in conveyancing.

Career opportunities Conveyancer

Legal Secretary

Specialise in diverse legal fields, develop skills in legal services and administration, and prepare for roles in law firms and courts.

Career opportunities Legal Receptionist Legal Secretary

Legal Services

Gain the skill to make a meaningful impact in the legal sector, specialising in roles such as paralegals, court administration, and law firm support.

Career opportunities Legal Secretary Legal Administrator Legal Assistant Paralegal Court Officer Legal Receptionist Prosecutor In House Lawyer Family Lawyer Solicitor Migration Agent Barrister Property Lawyer Employment Lawyer Lawyer Law Clerk Legal Counsel Litigation Lawyer Legal Advocate Judge Legal Advisor Court Administrator Investigator Court Support Worker Commercial Lawyer Criminal Defence Lawyer Environmental Lawyer Intellectual Property Lawyer Media Lawyer Legal Consultant Magistrate Immigration Consultant Mediator Patent Attorney Government Lawyer Corporate Lawyer Community Lawyer Parliamentary Counsel Human Rights Lawyer Public Prosecutor Taxation Lawyer In House Counsel Arbitrator Legal Researcher International Lawyer Criminal Defense Lawyer Medical Malpractice Lawyer Legal Aid Lawyer View all

Further reading

How to start a career as a Paralegal

20th July 2021

Most popular law and legal services courses

10th July 2022

What can you do with a Diploma of Paralegal Services?

11th February 2022

All courses

Courses by location