Opportunity to join our market leading property team as a legal assistant supporting a team of 4. About the Team Our property practice is amongst the leading property practices in Australia. The Sydney office of our property practice consists of 6 partners and over 25 staff members. This busy team works with clients on a range of matters including capital transactions and leasing (landlord and tenant) for a range of asset classes, as well as land acquisitions and sales for developments. About the Role Our Sydney team is currently seeking a legal assistant to work with Partner Adrianna Witkowski and her team. This role has arisen following an internal promotion. 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 voicemails for the team File and team organisation E-lodgement of documents Production of PowerPoint presentations and assisting in the organisation of seminars and events 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 The ideal candidate will be early in their legal assistant career and seeking a team where you will have the opportunity to develop and grow your career. Exposure to supporting a legal and/or property team would be beneficial but is by no means essential. In particular, we are seeking a candidate with the following attributes: 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, who is able to autonomously complete tasks and assist 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 with 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 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
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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