Part-time Paralegal

Kennedys has been operating in Australia since 2006 and currently employs around 250 people locally, with a global workforce of approximately 2,900. We manage both contentious and non-contentious matters across a wide range of industries, providing claim and coverage advice to insurers and insureds across all lines of business worldwide.

We are looking for law students studying their LLB or JD, to join our Brisbane or Melbourne offices and provide paralegal support on a casual basis.

Key Responsibilities

• Organise and prepare documents, briefs, court books, and bundles for counsel, experts, mediation, and trials.
• Draft, proofread, and file various legal letters, court documents, and submissions.
• Conduct legal, procedural, and case law research to support matters and court proceedings.
• Communicate with courts, counsel, opposing parties, and third parties as needed.
• Review, summarise, index, and transcribe evidence, discovered documents and subpoena materials.
• Attend court for hearings, take notes, appear in minor matters, and perform administrative tasks like searches and discovery assistance.
  
  
  

About You

• A law student studying their LLB or JD.
• Ideally, you have prior paralegal experience and are available to work in the office.
• 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.
  
  
  

Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Kennedys. We prefer to talk with you personally and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.