Paralegal - TAFE Students Preferred null

This is a great opportunity for students to get a head start on developing some of the core skills and experiences required to work in a law firm. 

Part-time or full-time working hours will be considered for this position. We understand that studying law can be challenging and Kanji & Co is willing to be flexible with the successful applicant’s working hours to accommodate lectures and tutorials.

About Us

Kanji & Co is a dynamic, multi-faceted in-house law firm known for its strong client relationships and commercially focused advice. The firm works with clients across an extensive number of market segments and specialisations in the industry sectors of building products, resources, healthcare, information technology and property development.

Kanji & Co’s depth of expertise encompasses commercial and corporate advisory, dispute resolution, employment advisory, intellectual property and technology, property and construction, debt recovery and tax.

Our People

Kanji & Co’s employees are highly skilled, accessible and have a wealth of experience in working with varied clients. The firm currently has two paralegals and nine lawyers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Kanji & Co has a longstanding deep commitment to diversity and inclusion. The unique mix of cultures, experiences, backgrounds and beliefs of the firm’s employees form an integral part of Kanji & Co’s community.

Position Overview 

To be considered for this position you will need to be in the 1st or 2nd year of your law degree.

Core accountabilities

1. Provide administrative support including:

• Document preparation 
• Maintaining company records
• Filing
• Photocopying/scanning
• Assisting with invoices
• Answering phone calls
• Creating and managing flowcharts

2. Conducting legal and non-legal research.

3. Managing tasks and projects to deadlines

4. Encourage and assist with the development of a team environment within the office

5. Working in a formal legal environment

6. Maintaining confidentiality.

Essential experience

• Previous work experience of some nature is required.

Key traits

• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Industrious
• Service orientated
• Friendly
• Contributor.

Key capabilities

• Client liaison/service
• Professional telephone manner
• Ability to take messages and follow up where necessary.

Time and project management

• Ability to proactively manage own time effectively by scheduling appointments prioritising their activities and completing to deadline
• Ability to work autonomously and unsupervised.
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to instil clients with confidence and develop relationships with them.

Communication skills

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including excellent spelling and grammar.

Technical skills

• Microsoft word
• Microsoft Excel
• Adobe Acrobat

Typing speed 50 wpm

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this position please send a cover letter, resume and academic transcript (unofficial transcript is accepted) to:

Aibelle Espino
aibelle@kanjisolicitors.com