Paralegal

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm, where our ambition is to help you achieve your goals.

Exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence are at our core. We invest in and care about our client relationships, which is why so many are longstanding. We enjoy breaking new ground, as we have for over 170 years.

As a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm, we are where you need us to be. Our footprint is extensive and committed across the world’s largest markets, key financial centres and major growth hubs.

At our best tackling complexity and navigating change, we work alongside you on demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work and complex public and private market transactions. We are recognised as leading in these areas.

We are immersed in the sectors and challenges that impact you. We are recognised as standing apart in energy, infrastructure and resources. And we’re focused on areas of growth that affect every business across the world.

All of this is achieved by supporting the growth of our people, who help us deliver on our ambition – which is to help you achieve yours.

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer: Your goals. Our ambition

The Opportunity

We are seeking a proactive Paralegal to provide comprehensive legal support to our Australia-based In-House Counsel team. Supporting a broad remit across Australia and Asia, this role offers exposure to a diverse range of legal matters, including corporate governance, regulatory monitoring and day-to-day legal operations. This role can be based in either the Melbourne or Perth office.

What you’ll do

• Conduct legal, regulatory, and business research across Australian and relevant Asian jurisdictions.

• Assist in the preparation of legal advice, memoranda, summaries, and briefing notes.

• Support drafting, formatting, and proofreading of legal documents, including contracts, policies, and internal guidance notes.

• Review and summarise legal documents, agreements, and correspondence.

• Draft and manage company resolutions and approvals, and ASIC filings.

• Assist in maintaining compliance registers and obligations trackers.

• Support implementation and updating of internal policies and procedures.

• Manage document management systems and legal filing processes.

• Maintain contract databases and track key obligations, renewals, and deadlines.

• Provide general support to the broader General Counsel & Risk function as required.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) completed or in progress.

• Strong legal research and analytical skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

• Experience with and/or a curiosity about AI and emerging technologies.

• An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.

What you can expect from us

We’re a world leading international law firm with a global team of over 6,000 professionals across 26 offices. As the market leader in Australia, we are committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity and digital innovation. We are client-centred, commercially driven, and renowned for our solution-focused expertise. We will align your growth with our ambitions.

• We make your personal and professional growth our business. And as part of the team, our ambition is yours too. Wherever you are in your career: grow and help the firm grow with you.

• We will provide opportunities to learn on the job as well as a mix of learning opportunities tailored to you. Daily experiences, supportive challenges, team collaboration, mentors, and structured learning opportunities help you to expand your knowledge and reach your goals.

• We value your wellbeing, both at home and work and we place a strong emphasis on mental health. If you need support, you’ll have it and we’ll empower you to harness your personal strengths, navigate uncertainty, embrace opportunities, and effectively manage things within your control.

• For more benefits on offer such as our holistic wellbeing fund or home office allowance please click here.

• Join us to be part of a human, bold and outstanding team at Australia’s market leading law firm.

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.

Team

General Counsel and Risk

Working Pattern

Full time

Location

Melbourne

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.