Paralegals - Perth, Australia - K&L Gates

K&L Gates

Verified Company

Perth, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

K&L Gates | Perth Metropolitan

Closing date: 08/02/2023

About the role
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for Paralegals to join our Perth office on a casual basis.

Supporting our various Perth practice groups, you will have the opportunity to experience what is like to work as a lawyer in our firm, get involved with interesting matters and work alongside well known industry experts.

You may be required to perform a variety of tasks including:

Research tasks
Preparing documentation and correspondence
Providing general support to lawyers in the various practice areas
Attending client meetings
Attending and observing in court
Business development and marketingrelated tasks
Hard copy and electronic filing, printing, scanning, collation and photocopying of all documents relating to matters
Ensuring all files are up to date and readily accessible
General administration

We truly believe that working together is better.

Your supervisor and buddy will help you settle in and you will work closely with the partners, special counsel, senior associates and lawyers in your team.

You will be provided with opportunities to build strong relationships, both within your team and the wider firm network. We provide and encourage a collaborative environment in which you can develop and thrive.

Not only will you get to experience what it is like to work in a global corporate law firm firsthand, you will have the chance to enjoy our down to earth culture we are known for.

Paralegals are encouraged to attend learning and development sessions, firm celebrations and other activities such as staff drinks and our regular pro-bono, community and charitable activities.

There will also be opportunities to join in on some of the work our Diversity Committee does to create an inclusive, diverse and supportive working environment.

About you

We are seeking final year law students who ideally have some experience working in a law firm and are wanting to become practising lawyers.

You are hard-working and resilient in addition to having strong problem solving skills and attention to detail. Your sense of teamwork and support will be essential in performing this role.

To be successful you will be highly organised, be able to work efficiently and use your initiative, as well as being proactive in your approach to tasks.

A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected as are excellent communication skills.

About Us

K&L Gates is one of the largest law firms in the world with more than 40 offices located in key capital cities and world commercial and financial centres across five continents.

It is a fully integrated network of lawyers and legal professionals who believe that clients need more than technical legal skills; they need insightful and practical advice on the diverse issues that affect their businesses, delivered with unparalleled client service.

Our combination of practice strength, a global platform, and unsurpassed client service is a true differentiator in the legal services marketplace.

In Australia, K&L Gates has approximately 300 fee earners located across four offices: Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

Please visit the Careers section of our website or our GradAustralia or Facebook pages for further information.

The extras
K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.

K&L Gates will provide you with a great place to work, as well as:

Social events social club and sporting teams
Regular Friday drinks and events to socialise with your colleagues
Health and wellbeing programs
Firmfunded Employee Assistance Program access to confidential counselling for all employees and their immediate family members
Probono programs and community involvement via our payroll giving program
Global Day of Service and charitable fundraisers
Onsite learning and professional development programs

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