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Form of workWithin our Disputes practice we have our specialist Transport, Shipping & Logistics team, led by award-winning partners Nathan Cecil and Geoff Farnsworth. The team deals with a range of disputes, regulatory and commercial work for clients in the domestic and international transport, shipping, and logistics sectors and/or for whom trade and transport form a key part of their business operations and risk. These clients include national and international clients, listed companies, SME’s and private companies.
In joining them, you will be working within a supportive, high-performing and collaborative team.
About the role
We are seeking a Legal Assistant to support the partners and the lawyers in the team in a role which is more than your average Legal Assistant role. Of course, you will be providing support to the team, but we are looking for someone who wishes to become an integral part of the team. You will be included in the team’s weekly meetings where you will develop a depth of understanding around the practice, current matters and who the clients are.
With this in mind, you can expect a varied role including a mix of Legal Assistant work as well as assisting the partners in practice management.
Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Document preparation and management
- Collating briefs to counsel
- Paper and electronic file management (Filesite)
- Diary management
- Organising team meetings
- Monthly billing and entering time (Aderant Expert)
- General administration
- Monitoring progress and delivery of matters
- Managing budgets and schedules
- Client account and debtor management including managing fee estimates.
About you
You will have experience working in a busy Legal Assistant position and have had exposure to, and an interest in, litigation matters. You will have a strong understanding of the court processes and be familiar with relevant court documents. You will also be tech savvy and have an eye for detail.
You will also be proactive and will be seeking a role where you can improve and streamline processes as well as thinking ahead to support the team.
The team are open to considering law students for this role who have at least a couple of years left of their degree and therefore can commit to the role for the next 18-24 months.
Who we are
Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia. We provide the full range of legal services to many of Australia’s largest public and private companies across a wide range of sectors and all levels of government. We are client-focused with, expert industry knowledge and strong local and international connections. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we take pride in the quality of our work.
Employee benefits
At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.
Our benefits include:
- A firm where partners and employees enjoy professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices.
- Family-friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and social activities both inside and outside of the office.
- Employee recruitment referral bonus to recognise and reward individuals who contribute to our growth and success.
Firm awards and citations
We are proud to share that our dedication, expertise, exceptional service to our clients and commitment to the gender diversity of our employees have been recognised with prestigious legal industry awards and citations.
- Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
- Employer of Choice - Australasian Lawyer
- Doyle’s Guide – inclusion for Rising Starts, Best Lawyers, Best Firms
- Great Place to Work ® Certification
- Signatories to the Charter for Advancement for Women in Legal Profession
Community & impact
We recognise the importance of contributing to our community by supporting various initiatives, providing legal aid through pro bono work, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the firm.
This includes:
- Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
- Diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
- International connections through our membership of Law Exchange International
- Red Cross Life Blood group donations
For further information, please visit our Careers website.
To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Zoe Discombe, Talent Acquisition Manager, on (03) 9321 9***.
To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and complete our online application form. We will be in touch shortly.
This role is being managed directly by our in-house talent team. At this stage we are not accepting agency candidates, we will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
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