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Applications for our 2026 Perth Casual Paralegal Program are now open
This position forms part of our graduate recruitment strategy and the successful candidates will have the opportunity to be considered for a Graduate position at K&L Gates.
Supporting our Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Corporate and Real Estate practice areas, you will experience what it is like to work as a junior lawyer in our firm, get involved in 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 and observing in court
* Business development and marketing‑related 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 encourage a collaborative environment in which you can develop and thrive.
Not only will you get firsthand experience on what it is like to work in a global corporate law firm, you will have the chance to enjoy the down‑to‑earth culture we are known for. Paralegals at K&L Gates 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 Opportunity and Inclusion Committee does to create an inclusive, diverse and supportive working environment.
Program dates
March 2026 – June 2026 (2 days/week)
About you
We are seeking highly driven final year law students who have the passion and desire 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 is essential for 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. Prior experience working in a law firm is advantageous, but not essential.
What do we look for in a paralegal?
K&L Gates is about more than practising law or making a living. It's about building something amazing – creating a legacy for you, the firm, our clients and the communities we serve.
We look to recruit well‑rounded, talented people, to provide the opportunities and support for them to achieve their best. It sounds simple, and to us it is. Our aim is to develop commercially orientated and entrepreneurial lawyers. Academic results are important but to be a future lawyer in our firm you need to demonstrate talent and skill in a variety of areas.
We are looking for smart, imaginative and hard‑working people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and ideas to join us. Perhaps our search for talented visionaries and your search for important and impactful work lead to the same place.
About K&L Gates
At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our people to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions. We marry process with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity. The outcome: The K&L Gates Experience.
Located across five continents, we represent a broad array of leading global corporations in every major industry, capital markets participants, and ambitious middle‑market and emerging growth companies. We also serve public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organisations, and individuals. Our lawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legal challenges in all areas of corporate and regulatory law as well as litigation.
We are leaders in legal issues relating to industries critical to the economies of both the developed and developing worlds—technology, manufacturing, energy, transportation, telecommunications, financial services, and life sciences, among others.
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 for further information.
Applications should be submitted online by clicking the 'Apply' button. As part of your application, you will be asked to provide answers to set questions and upload a resume and current academic transcript.
Successful applicants for interview will be notified by email.
To be eligible to apply for a K&L Gates paralegal program, you will be a law student, in your final year of study at university. You must hold full Australian working rights and be available for an in‑person paralegal program and must also be able to commence an in‑person graduate position in March 2027.
K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcome applications from people who have an Indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background.
Please note, applications close at 11.45 pm Tuesday, 17 February 2026.
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