We're looking for a law student to join our team as a paralegal on a casual basis in Perth.
Job Description:
As a paralegal, you'll be responsible for preparing documents, briefs, and court books for counsel, experts, mediation, and trials. You'll also draft, proofread, and file legal letters, court documents, and submissions. Your research skills will be essential in conducting legal, procedural, and case law research to support matters and court proceedings.
You'll communicate with courts, counsel, opposing parties, and third parties as needed. Reviewing, summarising, indexing, and transcribing evidence, discovered documents, and subpoena materials are also key responsibilities.
Attending court hearings, taking notes, appearing in minor matters, and performing administrative tasks like searches and discovery assistance will be part of your role.
Requirements:
* A law student studying their LLB or JD
* Prior paralegal experience is ideal
* Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in accordance with instructions
* Excellent communication skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a positive attitude
About Us:
We're a global law firm with expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, providing specialist legal services for various industry sectors. We empower our clients with diverse ideas, tools, and technology to make their lives easier.
We welcome high-performing lawyers, business services professionals, secretaries, graduates, and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Whatever your role at Kennedys, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work, where your input will make a difference.
Our culture and values form a big part of who we are and we take them seriously. We make a difference by being approachable, straightforward, supportive, and distinctive. Our culture and values contribute to the quality of our work and client relationships.
We strive to celebrate, empower, and ensure everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. We've created a culture based on client service, professional excellence, hard work, and trust, where diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE)