Clifford Chance
2022 Corporate Paralegal (Start ASAP)
Sydney
Opportunity expired
Opportunity details
- Part-Time Student Job
- AUD 65,000 - 67,000 / Year
- Salary has been annualised. Employment will be on a 3 month basis.
- 1-2 vacancies
- Apply by 9 Oct 2022
- Start date ASAP
Clifford Chance is one of the world's pre-eminent law firms, with significant depth and range of resources across five continents. As a fully integrated global partnership, we pride ourselves on our approachable, collegial and team-based way of working which combines the Firm's global standards with in-depth local expertise.
Corporate and M&A
Our Corporate and M&A practice is one of the most respected in the world and has a client base that includes many of the world's leading companies including more than half of the Global Fortune 500 and many of Australia and Asia Pacific's most innovative and successful companies. We advise clients on public and private M&A, disposals, demergers, joint ventures, funds management, private equity, competition / antitrust law, real estate, foreign investment and on capital markets.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking two full-time Paralegals to join our energy and resources team for a three-month fixed-term contract. The successful candidates will be responsible for conducting due diligence, drafting changes to documents, putting together schedules for documents, responding to requests for further information and potentially preparing some 'first-cut drafts' for the team.
The successful candidates will display the following:
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills
- The ability to work both independently and within a team dynamic
- Extensive research skills
Equal Opportunities
At Clifford Chance we understand that our true asset is our people. We believe that each and every one of us should experience an equality of opportunity and an equality of experience here. We are always working to develop and deliver the best and most innovative approaches to make that happen. Inclusion is good for our team and their families, our firm and society.
We are therefore committed to treating all employees and job 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.
The firm will regularly review its procedures and selection criteria to ensure that individuals are selected, promoted and otherwise treated according to their relevant individual abilities and merits.
We have a number of initiatives and networks that support our aspiration to be the Global Law Firm of choice. These include our LGBT, Gender Parity, Ethnicity and Disability networks.
Agencies
Where possible, Clifford Chance endeavours to recruit for vacancies directly. Where agencies are required, we operate within a preferred suppliers list – as such, only agencies who have been directed to source candidates will be invited to submit an application. In accordance with Clifford Chance policy, all candidates must be uploaded directly on to our applicant tracking system as per the instructions provided by the relevant HR contact. Candidates submitted outside of this system will not be considered.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- Australian Citizen +more
- Law, Legal Studies & Justice +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
As a Corporate graduate, I had the opportunity to work on a range of transactions led by different partners and also engage in client interactions.
As a Corporate graduate, I had the opportunity to work on a range of transactions led by different partners and also engage in client interactions.
In the Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice area, I have broadly worked on: Corporate Advisory/Regulatory: Engaging with the Corporate and Global Financial Markets practice areas, as well as clients, for support/research/advice on difficult/complex aspects of a commercial transaction, employment law, privacy law, financial services regulation, etc. -Commercial Disputes/Litigation: Providing support/research/advice on a range of matters at different phases of a dispute, including preliminary discovery, subpoenas, costs, Takeovers Panel, etc.
About the employer
Clifford Chance
3.9
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Law
We're looking for the brightest & most talented law students irrespective of background – ambitious people who offer new ideas and fresh perspectives.
Pros and cons of working at Clifford Chance
Pros
The personal and professional development opportunities and always being challenged in what I do but equally supported in the process.
Exposure to huge international matters. Working with colleagues across offices.
The people are fantastic and the work is challenging and interesting.
There is a flat structure in each practice area where lawyers are assigned work based on their capacity, interest, and knowledge.
Great team environment, people are caring and approachable, high standard of work.
Cons
The hours can sometimes be long and unpredictable and can be difficult making after work plans during the week.
The combination of hours, high expectations, and high autonomy can sometimes be difficult and can lead to burnout of colleagues.
Training in leaner, high-performing teams is a double-edged sword. You get more responsibility from the beginning, but this can also translate to longer hours and a lot of pressure.
The hours and expectations are quite intense and you will likely be expected to work some late nights and weekends.
Due to the nature of the work and client expectations, CC is not very flexible with hours.