Job Description
The role
We have one of the world's leading litigation and dispute resolution (L&DR) practices specialising in complex, multi-jurisdictional litigation, international arbitration and regulatory investigations around the globe. Our team in Australia is one of the country's leading litigation and dispute resolution teams and has overseen many of the most complex corporate cases and arbitrations in the market in recent years.
Our team in Perth is seeking a highly motivated Paralegal on a full-time basis, though part-time requests may also be considered. The successful candidate will assist the team on a variety of complex construction disputes and international arbitrations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide a range of legal and administrative support to Partners, lawyers and other legal professionals across the L&DR team.
- Assisting wit preparation of Court documents and attending to filing of Court documents.
- Assisting with preparation of Briefs to Counsel and delivery of Briefs.
- Legal research, including preparation of legal memoranda.
- Assisting with document management and discovery processes
- Proof-reading documents, including legal forms, for accuracy.
Qualifications
Your experience
- The ideal candidate will have some legal exposure, including potentially working towards obtaining legal qualifications – preferably having completed at least 1 year of legal studies.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Strong legal research skills, including familiarity with Relativity and other legal databases.
- Experienced with MS Office Suite and comfort with use of IT systems in a professional environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and proof-reading skills.
Company Description
Who we are
We are one of the largest international law firms in the world. With over 30 offices across the globe, we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients, providing them with the highest-quality advice and legal insight, which combines the firm’s global standards with in-depth local expertise.
Our firm, work and people span jurisdictions, cultures, and languages. We offer our clients a truly international perspective. We believe every career should be rewarding and stimulating - full of opportunities to learn, thrive, and grow. That’s why we’re so proud of our inclusive, friendly, and team-based approach to work.
You’ll find our clients in commercial and industrial sectors, the financial investor community, governments, regulators, trade bodies, and not-for-profit organisations. But no matter who they are or why they’ve reached out to us, we provide a world-class service every step of the way. And that’s possible thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and conscientious approach to work that you’ll find across all of our teams.
Whichever area of the business you join, you’ll become an integral part an innovative, diverse and ambitious team of people. Clifford Chance is a place where the brightest minds and the best of colleagues meet.
Additional Information
Equal opportunities statement
At Clifford Chance, we understand that our true asset is our people. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly and equally regardless of their gender, gender identity and expression, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, national or ethnic origin, social or economic background, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation, or age. This applies to recruitment and selection, terms and conditions of employment including pay, promotion, training, transfer and every other aspect of employment.
We have a variety of flourishing employee networks. These networks are a place for colleagues to share experiences and advocate for change wherever they see an opportunity for improvement.
Our goal is to deliver an equality of opportunity, an equality of aspiration and an equality of experience to everyone who works in our firm.
Find out more about our inclusive culture here
