Provide administrative support to a team of partners, lawyers, and professional staff, both in person and remotely across all of our practice groups.
About the role Based on site in our contemporary Sydney offices, as part of the national float team, you will provide administrative support to a team of partners, lawyers, and professional staff, both in person and remotely across all of our practice groups nationally.
As a float legal assistant, you will undertake varied and interesting work within our diverse practice groups – Corporate & Commercial, Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Property Planning & Development, Construction Infrastructure & Projects, and Workplace Relations & Safety. On a day-to-day basis you can expect your duties to include:
File maintenance - electronic and paper (Work10) Preparation of correspondence and legal documents Diary management Opening and closing client files Client contact Photocopying Archiving Coverage of Legal Assistants' planned and unplanned leave Reception cover and break relief support About you The successful candidate will be a self-starter, with a team-based, client-first approach. You will have excellent typing skills, be proficient with Microsoft Office, and have excellent attention to detail. You will enjoy working in a busy practice with proven capability in managing multiple and changing priorities.
You will have prior experience as a legal assistant (including billing), with a broad interest in various legal practice areas. You will be versatile, genuinely adaptable to frequent change, comfortable working across the differing practice groups, and skilled at building rapport quickly.
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 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 Employer of Choice - Australasian Lawyer Multiple partners ranked by Best Lawyers - 30The Best Lawyers in Australia awards / 3Best Lawyers : Ones to Watch in Australia awards Doyle's Guide – inclusion for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers, Best Firms Signatories to the Charter for Advancement for Women in Legal Profession Community & impact 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 What's next? For further information, please visit our Careers website. To discuss further on a confidential basis, please contact Lauren Steers-Lemai, Talent Acquisition Manager.
To apply, please click on the "Apply" button and submit an up-to-date resume and cover letter outlining why you are interested and suited to the role.
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