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About the role
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a float Paralegal to join our Brisbane office on a casual basis. This role presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a busy practice and assist the team in all areas of secretarial support; you will perform a variety of tasks including; filing; correspondence for clients; and working closely with fee earners on matters.
What does the role involve?
- Preparing documentation and correspondence
- Research tasks
- General administration including printing, scanning, collation and photocopying of all documents relating to matters including electronic and hard copy filing
- Ensuring all files are up to date and easily accessible to others
About you
Ideally you will have some experience working in a Law firm and/or in your penultimate year of an undergraduate law degree. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office is also expected as are excellent organisation and communication skills.
We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation. We are looking for a likeminded individual who in addition to possessing technical excellence is able to work collaboratively in a team to get things done.
You should be practical and proactive in your approach in addition to demonstrating strong problem solving skills and work well in a team. You should be able to work efficiently and use your initiative, as well as being proactive in your approach to tasks and showing exemplary attention to detail.
Strong Microsoft Office skills are essential, as are excellent communication skills.
The extras
- Social events - social club and sporting teams
- A range of health and wellbeing programs - including gym subsidies
- A range of learning and development opportunities
- Paid annual volunteering opportunities
- A friendly and supportive working environment
About Us
K&L Gates is a fully integrated global law firm with lawyers located across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. In Australia, we have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, providing clients with deep local market knowledge supported by the resources and reach of a global platform.
At K&L Gates, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Our lawyers work seamlessly across practices, offices and jurisdictions to deliver innovative and practical solutions for clients. We foster an inclusive, high-performing culture where individuals are empowered to grow their careers while contributing to meaningful work for leading organisations across Australia and around the world.
Do you like what you see?
Please apply via our Careers page at www.klgates.com
For more information, please contact Tania Brierley, Recruitment Consultant at [email protected]
For more information about K&L Gates please see our website www.klgates.com
Referrals from agencies are not accepted at this time.
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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.
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