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Client FAQs
Answers for legal teams
Everything you need to know about engaging a screened Yegal paralegal for your firm or in-house team.
Candidates are generally in at least their third year of study, carry a Credit Average or better, and have experience in a legal work environment. We also assess comprehension, attention to detail and suitability for each engagement.
Our paralegals are capable university students and graduates who want to build practical legal experience. Where possible, Yegal also provides training in your preferred process or software so they can contribute sooner.
We aim to have a Yegal paralegal ready to work within 48 hours of your request. Timing depends on the role, location and availability required. Should you wish to interview candidates first this will extend the time to hire but generally no more than 5-7 days.
Yes. Yegal paralegals can transition into permanent roles, although a permanent placement fee applies. Contact us to discuss the details.
We specialise in law-student and graduate paralegals. Yegal employs the paralegal and provides flexible support for the exact period your team needs, while creating valuable early-career opportunities.
Yegal is the employer on record. Our paralegals are employed as casuals and assigned to clients for the duration of each engagement.
Yes, of course.
There is no standard minimum time commitment. Yegal paralegals work by the hour, and the schedule can be agreed around your team's requirements.
No. Yegal works with law firms and in-house legal teams where a qualified lawyer can supervise the paralegal's work.
You remain in control of how the work is completed and should provide any role-specific instructions. We screen candidates carefully and can provide foundational training to help them get started.
Our engagement terms include confidentiality obligations. You can also ask the paralegal to sign your own NDA and complete the same conflict-check process used for internal employees.
Yegal paralegals are casual employees of Yegal. We manage their employment obligations, including pay, tax and superannuation.
Yes. We are pleased when an engagement leads to a permanent opportunity. A permanent placement fee applies, and our team can explain the arrangement.
Working hours are agreed in writing at the start of each engagement. A 7.5-hour workday is consistent with the Legal Services Award, but arrangements can vary by role.
Post your job with your contact details and a brief description of the work. A member of the Yegal team will call to confirm your requirements, answer questions and discuss pricing.