Temporary Employment Register 2026
The Federal Court of Australia maintains a register of interested candidates for temporary roles in the Federal Court of Australia, Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia, and the National Native Title Tribunal. Opportunities may be offered for varying periods up to 12 months with a possibility of extension.
The temporary register runs each calendar year, so you will need to apply each year to remain in consideration.
Positions that may be filled via the temporary employment register include but are not limited to:
Law Graduate or Law Student
We are currently seeking law graduates or law students completing their studies, who would like to kick start their career and use skills gained in their law degree. The opportunity is to join us as a Claims Consultant, where you would apply your legal knowledge and skills to assess policy indemnity, liability and damages, which involve a high level of investigation, analysis and assessment, within a highly regulated and compliance driven environment. It’s a different career path to what you may have planned for.
Graduate Lawyer
We have an opportunity for a Graduate Lawyer to join our Personal Injury team. The role is based at our head office in Campbelltown. We are looking for an applicant who has a keen interest in this area of law with opportunities for progression, within our growing practice.
Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Law Clerk
We have an opportunity for a diligent law student in their 1st or 2nd year of their studies to join our Property department. The role is based in our head office in Campbelltown. We are looking for an applicant who has a keen interest in this area of law with opportunities for progression, within our growing practice.
Key Responsibilities but not limited to:
Paralegal
Jobs and Responsibilities:
- General administrative duties
- Legal research and writing
- File preparation and management
- Drafting legal documents
- Liaising with clients and barristers
- Answering phones and collecting mail
Law Clerk
Hilton Bradley Lawyers is seeking a motivated law student to join our team on a part-time basis.
This role offers hands-on experience, exposure to real matters, and the opportunity to work closely with experienced practitioners in a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in insolvency, litigation and commercial law.
Ideal Start Date: 2/2/2026
Insolvency Paralegal/Insolvency Practitioner Assistant
You will be involved in a range of challenging and rewarding matters, including but not limited to:
Paralegals - Construction and Commercial/Insolvency
We are seeking paralegals to join us on a full-time or part-time basis.
This position includes both administrative and legal tasks. Administrative tasks include file management, preparing itemised bills, providing full support for our legal team and taking phone calls.
Legal tasks include drafting correspondence, collating briefs, preparing pleadings and legal research.
Law Clerk | 1st OR 2nd Year
We have an opportunity for a diligent law student in their 1st or 2nd year of their studies to join our Property department. The role is based in our head office in Campbelltown. We are looking for an applicant who has a keen interest in this area of law with opportunities for progression, within our growing practice.
Key Responsibilities but not limited to:
Be a Judge's Associate - An Opportunity for Law Students, Graduates and Junior Lawyers
Joining the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 1) or the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia (Division 2) offers a unique and invaluable opportunity to progress your legal career while contributing to justice for all Australians.
Associates are part of a team assisting a Judge in the day-to-day management of their Chambers and the courtroom. The team includes a Judge and two Associates, creating a close and collaborative working relationship that supports the effective delivery of justice.