Legal Project Consultant

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Ready to kick-start your career in the new year? Join our dynamic Legal Project Management team as a Legal Project Consultant and embark on an exciting journey with us! Why choose us? We are proud to be recognised as the Australian Law Firm of the Year (Chambers Asia Pacific 2024). Join a team that sets the standard for excellence in the legal industry! Leverage your commercial acumen and project management skills! Bring your law firm experience to our team and continue your professional growth while learning from industry leaders As a leading law firm, we actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to enrich our culture and performance Who are we?
A firm born in Asia, underpinned by world class capability. With over 3000 lawyers in 26 global locations, we help our clients manage their risk and enable their growth. Our full-service offering combines unmatched top tier local capability complemented with an international platform. We have deep roots in Australia spanning almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.
Why work with us?
We promote a collaborative culture where people feel respected, valued and supported both personally and professionally, and where diversity and inclusion also play an important role in enhancing our knowledge, driving innovative solutions for our clients and creating positive social impact. We live by our Principles, and strive for mastery in all that we do. We take pride in the high quality work we deliver. Working with colleagues and clients who are leaders in their fields means the ability to explore new paths to progress with continual learning and development, career and leadership opportunities. As part of the KWM community you'll have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and processes, to enable you to achieve your career goals. At KWM, we'll provide you with the platform to Learn, Master, Lead.
Role Detail
King & Wood Mallesons provides specialised legal project management expertise and support through its Legal Project Management (LPM) group. The group provides dedicated LPM support on large, complex and extra demand (XDM) matters. LPM also develops and champions the firm-wide approach to client matters using its KWM "Managing Matters Effectively" (MME) program. Reporting to the Head of Legal Project Management (LPM) and supported by a wider team of Legal Project Managers, Consultants and Coordinators, you will provide proactive support on legal matters by assisting the Legal Project Managers who are assigned to extra demand (XDM) matters and/or other large, complex matters.
How?
With flexibility to be based in our Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane office, and a balanced approach to WFH, you will work closely with Legal Project Managers to provide proactive and solution-focused project management, including advice and support. Your key responsibilities will include:
Partnering with the team's Legal Project Managers to scope, plan and monitor matters, and report on their progress Arranging and attending team meetings and taking detailed minutes Preparing bespoke and template project documentation and the ongoing maintenance of those documents for individual matters Preparing client reporting materials Providing financial reporting on matters Stepping into matters already in motion and proactively identifying opportunities to implement best practice project management strategies Providing back-up support to the assigned Legal Project Manager, stepping into their role during periods of absence where appropriate Providing ad hoc support to practice groups and clients on request by autonomously preparing various project management documents such as timelines, project plans, trackers and communication plans for review by the Legal Project Manager Acting as a brand ambassador for the LPM group through proactively seeking ways to improve, add value, support and endorse LPM initiatives About You
Your passion for the value of a robust LPM function and willingness to pitch in when and where needed, will set you up for success. You will bring a collaborative, positive approach and enjoy working alongside a highly regarded and experienced LPM team who will nurture your career. Your organisational skills, ability to multi-task and exceptional time management skills set you apart. You will also bring:
Solid experience in a legal and/or professional services environment A solution-oriented mindset and enthusiasm for process improvement Ability to drive initiatives and take ownership of projects Strong influencing and relationship-building skills, with an ability to work with a range of people, in a team environment and independently Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written High level of numeracy with exceptional attention to detail Agile approach in a fast-paced environment Strong customer service focus and ability to adapt communication styles as required Solid experience with Microsoft suite including Teams; Excel; Microsoft Project; and Microsoft Planner Next Steps
Please click 'Apply Now' to apply online with your cover letter summarising why you're applying and your resume to support your experience. Applications close COB Friday 29th November 2024. If you have any questions or need any further information, please don't hesitate to reach out to Sophie Larrett at If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.
Diversity and Inclusion
King & Wood Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you are unsure whether you meet all criteria for this role, but have a passion for delivering high quality work, developing your skills and realising your full potential, then we encourage you to apply and have a further conversation about how you could fit at KWM. We have a range of inclusive hiring practices - if you would like to seek workplace adjustments to complete your application please contact the Recruitment contact for this role or email
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