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About Kennedys Australia

Kennedys is a renowned global law firm, specializing in litigation, dispute resolution, and advisory services, particularly within the insurance and liability sectors. With a team of over 2,500 professionals across 45 offices worldwide, Kennedys boasts some of the most esteemed legal minds in their respective fields. Their client base includes insurers, reinsurers, Lloyd’s Syndicates, public bodies, and corporates, benefitting from Kennedys' deep sector knowledge to navigate regulatory impacts and provide invaluable business advice.

Your role

Kennedys is looking for available students studying their LLB or JD in their third year or above to work 2-3 days a week as a Paralegal. This provides a fantastic opportunity to experience working in a fast-paced law firm specialising in dispute resolution and advisory services across a number of areas including financial lines, general liability, coverage and marine insurance matters.

You will be assisting the lawyers on a large e-Discovery project. The expected duration of the initial assignment is ongoing though this is subject to change.

Candidates will need to be available to start ASAP and work 4-5 days per week on an ongoing basis. If successful, you will have the opportunity to transition between projects within the firm once the initial project concludes.

Training & development

Kennedys ensures a seamless onboarding experience, focusing on quick integration into the global team through networking with colleagues and leaders. They offer tailored career development programs at all levels, delivered by industry experts, to support career progression. Personalized support extends to mentoring, executive coaching, and an interactive learning platform, catering to individual development needs across the Kennedys network.

To learn more about what it's like to work at Kennedys Australia, watch this video:

Benefits

Kennedys offers a comprehensive range of benefits focusing on health, well-being, and lifestyle needs for employees and their families. These benefits, some funded by the Firm, cater to various needs and may vary by location. The firm also supports an agile work approach, providing family-friendly policies such as paid family leave, hybrid working options, and sabbatical leave to help employees balance work and family responsibilities. Kennedys' emphasis on wellbeing includes resources like resilience training, mental health first aiders, and a global employee assistance program, fostering an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally.

Work-life balance

At Kennedys, employees experience an exciting, fast-paced, and diverse work environment. The firm values work-life balance, offering a hybrid working policy that allows flexibility between home and office. In the open-plan offices, designed to foster approachability, employees have access to breakout social areas and meeting rooms. Kennedys promotes a "dress for your day" dress code, encouraging casual attire whenever suitable.

Culture & vibe

Kennedys develops its distinct culture by fostering global and regional diversity and inclusion in employee groups, facilitating regular meetings for idea sharing and initiative discussions. Employees have the opportunity to engage by volunteering as mentors, speakers, or representatives at DE&I events. The firm emphasizes DE&I participation, offering chargeable hour credits for time spent on diversity and inclusion activities.

About you

Requirements

• Students studying their LLB or JD in their third year
• Previous e-discovery experience advantageous
• Available to work at least 2 days per week
• Final Year Law Student / Law Graduate

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page

• kennedyslaw.com/en/careers-at-kennedys/life-at-kennedys/