Casual Paralegal

2 weeks ago

Perth, Western Australia A&O Shearman Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

A&O Shearman is a new global industry-leading law firm, with 48 offices in 28 countries worldwide. Our fluency in English law, US law, and the laws of the world's most dynamic markets, enables us to provide unmatched insight and seamless delivery to clients. We work on challenging and important deals and disputes that have the potential to shape the future.

We offer exceptional opportunities for our people; opportunities to work for the world's leading businesses; to transform the status quo, and to deliver your best work, helping you and your career to thrive, while delivering unparalleled outcomes for our clients.

Whether you're helping clients solve complex challenges, transforming the ways we manage our business, or ensuring the smooth-running of our operations, this is an environment where you can belong and excel. We provide first-rate training and development, we are committed to an inclusive environment, and we provide support and ways of working that help you optimise your wellbeing.

What truly defines a career with us? We recruit the best and ask for the best of you. And together, we will redefine success.

Department purpose
We are currently looking for paralegals to assist our Disputes team in Perth on a casual basis, with full time availability from September January 2026 (time period somewhat flexible).

Excellent communication, professionalism and interpersonal skills are essential. The successful candidate will be proactive and have a high level of initiative. In addition, the candidate must have a sound working knowledge of Excel and Word and will ideally have some prior experience of working in a legal environment.

Only applicants in their second year onwards of their law degree with strong academics will be considered. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in Australia.

Role and responsibilities

  • Sound working knowledge of Excel and Word.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Good time management and organisational skills.
  • Prior experience working at another top-tier firm as a paralegal or a summer clerk is highly regarded but not required.

Key requirements

  • Reviewing and summarising documents;
  • Assisting with the preparation of documents;
  • Legal research; and
  • Other varied general assistance.

Equal Employment Opportunity
A&O Shearman are committed to supporting a culture that drives diversity, equity and inclusion. Every day, we're working hard to create an environment where everyone feels that they can bring their authentic selves to work. To be comfortable and confident to be who they are in the workplace. To feel like they belong.

We welcome applications from people of all ages, genders (including if you identify as transgender or gender diverse), sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, family or caring responsibilities, and people living with a disability. If you need any support to fully participate in the application process, please contact Australian Recruitment for guidance.

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