Law Firm Paralegal Opportunity

3 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeDisputeResolution Full time $55,000 - $90,000

**Role:** We are seeking a talented individual to join our team as a Paralegal.

Kennedys offers students studying their LLB or JD in their second year or above the opportunity to gain valuable experience working in a fast-paced law firm specialising in dispute resolution and advisory services across various industry sectors including insurance and healthcare.

The successful candidate will assist lawyers in case preparation, draft correspondence, conduct legal research, and provide general proactive assistance to a team of lawyers as and when required. Attendance at court for filing and note-taking may also be necessary.

**Team Dynamics:** Kennedys is a global firm with a presence in Australia since 2006. Our Melbourne office has been open since 2017, reinforcing our commitment to the Australian market. We advise on Casualty, Liability, Healthcare, Commercial Litigation, and Commercial matters, taking pride in our friendly and supportive workplace culture.

**Client Base:

  • Insurers and reinsurers
  • Medical defence organisations

**Case Experience:

  • General insurance (professional indemnity & financial lines)
  • Medical malpractice
  • Commercial litigation such as class actions

**Key Responsibilities:

  1. Coordinate work activities efficiently
  2. Prioritise tasks and multi-task effectively
  3. Carry out duties and meet deadlines according to instructions
  4. Communicate effectively in a business environment
  5. Represent Kennedys to a high standard at all times

**About Us:** As a global law firm, we offer expertise in dispute resolution and advisory services. With over 2,400 professionals worldwide across 44 offices in the UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific, and America, we possess some of the most respected legal minds in their field.

We handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, providing a range of specialist legal services for various industries. We're particularly skilled in litigation and dispute resolution, especially in defending insurance and liability claims.

**What We Offer:** We welcome high-performing professionals, graduates, and apprentices to join our rapidly expanding global firm. Regardless of your role, you'll be involved in exciting and stimulating work where your input will make a difference.

Our culture and values form the core of who we are, and we take them seriously. We're approachable, straightforward, supportive, and distinctive. Our values guide everything we do, making us a great firm to work with and for.

We believe that supporting individual growth and development puts us in the best position to attract and retain talented individuals. You'll have access to virtual learning to help you develop your skills, regardless of your location. A variety of other opportunities are available, including secondments to clients and global offices, as well as a comprehensive benefits package.

**Why Choose Us:** We value client service, professional excellence, hard work, and trust. We deeply value the relationships we build with our clients and strive to deliver a warm, friendly human approach. We're committed to providing answers, recommendations, strategy, and tactics.

As an equal opportunities employer, we're dedicated to ensuring our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. We expect all employees to be aware of and comply with relevant policies and procedures within their jurisdiction, including those related to Information Security, Data Protection, and Quality Management.

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