- Permanent full time role
- Hybrid working; WFH and from modern, open plan offices. We provide WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
- Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
- Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
- Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events
- Genuine commitment to diversity and inclusion across the firm
More information about our benefits can be viewed here:About the role and teamWe have an opportunity for a
Legal Assistant to join our Property & Projects team based in our Brisbane office.This role will be proving administrative support to 3 - 4 authors including a Partner, Special Counsel, Senior Associate and a Lawyer.The ideal candidate will have experience in property law including real estate transactions or leasing.
Key responsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be responsible for:- opening files and new matters including conducting conflict of interest checks;
- conducting searches and obtaining certificates (property, company, index, bankruptcy, title);
- property transaction due diligence searches;
- pre-lodgement checking of leases and amendments;
- e-lodgement of leases and amendments to leases;
- general accounts work;
- drafting and preparation of emails, letters and basic documents;
- diary management and booking of meetings;
- telephone handling;
- compiling and editing documents;
- printing, scanning and photocopying of documents;
- credit card expense management;
- organising travel and accommodation; and
- maintain partners/lawyers’ contacts in the firm’s CRM, InterAction and assisting with list management on their behalf for events and communications.
Skills and experienceWe would like to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:
- minimum of five years’ experience as a Legal Assistant;
- property law experience;
- strong IT skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel;
- strong understanding of the billing process;
- experience in using a legal billing system (Aderant is desirable);
- excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- strong attention to detail;
- strong organisation/ time management skills;
- ability to work under pressure and manage a high-volume workload; and
- proactive and team minded attitude.
About usHall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We are a firm of more than 1000 people, including over 130 partners, delivering outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.Some of our recent awards and citations include:
- Law Firm of the Year at the 2022 and 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards;
- Law Firm of the Year (101-500 Lawyers) and Diversity Initiative of the Year at the 2022 Australasian Law Awards;
- Ranked third in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2022 and 2023;
- Employer of Choice Gender Equality citation from the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for 2021, 2022 and 2023; and
- Best Law and Related Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) and Best Professional Services Firm ($100m-$200m revenue) at the 2023 Client Choice Awards.
Our cultureWe are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values - known as .We are also renowned for , which means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions that are better and faster.At Hall & Wilcox, we promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.For more information about Hall & Wilcox please visit our
How to applyPlease click apply to submit an application.We are committed to being inclusive, and to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Lauren Parrant, Senior People & Culture Advisor atThis vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.#LI-LP1
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