We are looking for a Paralegal to join our busy team. You will be keeping abreast of legal developments in a number of jurisdictions in the Asia Pacific region and will be co-authoring e-learning courses on a variety of topics. This role will suit candidates who have solid research skills backed up with a dose of writing/editing experience. This role will suit somebody currently studying law (having finished at least their second year).

The M+E Graduate Program offers an excellent start to your legal career, providing hands-on experience and high-quality work under the mentorship of senior lawyers. Over a 12-month period, you will complete two rotations, each designed to enhance your skills in legal writing, advocacy, and negotiation.

Additionally, you will engage in a tailored learning and development program that aligns with your career stage, ensuring you acquire the skills necessary for long-term success in the legal field.

What Can You Expect?

Our graduate program is structured with both “on the job” and formal, focused, one-on-one training (usually with our senior lawyers and partners), and is offered by way of a 1 year contract.

Are you in your final year of studies of a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor? If so, we want to hear from you!

Apply for our 2027 Sydney Graduate Program to kick start your legal career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Launch your career with a graduate program where you will have the opportunity to experience both transactional and litigious areas of practice.

Work on complex, high-stakes matters from day one and develop expertise alongside Australia's leading insurance lawyers.

Join Kennedys' growing Australian practice, part of our global insurance law network. With offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane, you'll be connected to international expertise and opportunities worldwide.

Jumpstart your career with our rotational graduate program—a dynamic opportunity where you’ll gain hands-on experience across three distinct practice areas over an 18-month period, commencing in March 2027.

You will work closely with industry-leading professionals across numerous areas of law including Banking & Finance; Construction; Corporate & Commercial; Environment & Planning; Funds & Financial Services; IP & Technology; Litigation & Dispute Resolution; New Energy; Real Estate; Restructuring & Insolvency; and WHS & Employment law.

Application process:

• Written application - cover letter, responses to a set of questions, CV, academic transcript
• Video interview
• 1-2 face-to-face interviews

Do you consider international students? Yes (need full Australian working rights).

What is the length of your program? 12 months (3 4-month rotations).

How many rotations are included in your program? 3

Application process:

Participants in our Clerks@Gadens program will be required to express written interest and submit an updated academic transcript to be considered for a priority offer in our Grads@Gadens program.

Do you consider international students? No.

What is the length of your program? 12 months.

How many rotations are included in your program? 2

DWF aims to make the application process as simple as possible for candidates. The opportunity will be open to those who have completed their law degree and who are interested in practicing in insurance law. 

We have an exciting opportunity in our Parramatta office for a law student to provide paralegal support to our asbestos litigation team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain some real hands on experience whilst undertaking your legal studies. 

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