03rd October, 2024 About the Team Our Property, Planning and Development practice advises some of Australia's leading property developers on projects both within and outside of Australia, including a number of iconic developments.
In this role you would be supporting a team of six, including a Partner and Special Counsel.
About the Role By way of example the work that you would undertake will include: Drafting routine correspondence and documentation including the use of precedents, style guides and firm standards Managing emails, diaries and voicemail for the team File and team organisation Processing transfer duty assessments through OSR Online E-lodgement of documents with Titles Queensland Assisting with conveyancing, including using PEXA Production of presentations and assisting in the organisation of seminars and events Assisting with client account management including managing fee estimates Coordinating and managing monthly reports Ensuring time sheets are up to date and accurate Preparation of bills and dealing with billing queries from clients Assisting with processing of expenses claims Opening and closing files (including archiving) Ordering general property searches About You To be successful in this role, it is essential for you to have experience as legal assistant, this could be in property, planning or in a commercial practice group.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint Experience with end of month billing (Aderant experience will be highly regarded) Able to communicate in a professional manner with clients and colleagues Active team member, completing tasks and assisting others to complete tasks Develops good working relationships Excellent literacy Strong attention to detail Plans and prioritises work to meet deadlines Possesses a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for their work and uses their initiative Uses discretion and deals with sensitive information appropriately Experience ordering searches through Infotrack, SAI Global and similar platforms Conveyancing experiences (including use of PEXA) is not essential but would be considered advantageous 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 Multiple partners ranked by Best Lawyers - 30 The Best Lawyers in Australia awards/3 Best 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 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 What's next?
For further information, please visit our Careers website.
To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Zoë Discombe, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 03 9321 9802.
To apply, please click on the "Apply" button and submit an up-to-date CV, academic transcripts and cover letter outlining why you are both interested and suited to the role.
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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