2022 Paralegal - Perth (Start ASAP)

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 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 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 provide and encourage a collaborative environment in which you can grow and develop.

Not only will you get to experience what is like to work in a global commercial law firm first hand, you will have the chance to enjoy our down to earth culture we are known for. 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 a U.S. based full service commercial law firm originally founded in Pittsburgh in 1946. K&L Gates has a global platform of more than 1,800 lawyers in fully integrated offices across 5 continents. Within Australia, K&L Gates has just under 300 lawyers located across 4 offices: Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

K&L Gates is a global community of entrepreneurs and self-starters. We are focused on innovation, collaboration, and are constantly striving for excellence in our client service and culture. We know that our firm is only as strong as the collective efforts of our people. By experiencing K&L Gates, you will thrive in a dynamic legal landscape where we invest in your career path and talent development. With a global presence and lawyers with top-tier skills in a multitude of practice areas, K&L Gates is truly a one-of-a-kind firm at which to grow your career. 

We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for likeminded individuals who, in addition to possessing technical excellence, are able to work collaboratively in a team to get things done.

Our aim is to develop commercially oriented and entrepreneurial lawyers.  Solid 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.  

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 events to socialise with your colleagues
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Firm-funded Employee Assistance Program – access to confidential counselling for all employees and their immediate family members
• Pro-bono programs and community involvement via our payroll giving program
• Global Day of Service and charitable fundraisers
• Onsite learning and professional development programs

For further information please visit the Careers section of our website or our GradAustralia or Facebook pages.

For more information please contact Tania Brierley, Recruitment Consultant at tania.brierley@klgates.com.

For more information about K&L Gates please see our website.

Referrals from agencies not accepted at this time.

K&L Gates reserve the right to close advertising earlier at our discretion.

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.