Precedents Lawyer - Property & Development PRECEDENTS LAWYER - PROPERTY & DEVELOPMENT We are seeking to appoint a Knowledge Lawyer, either full-time or part-time (minimum 3 days) to join our Property & Development team in Melbourne. The successful candidate will have exceptional drafting skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to work with lawyers at all levels.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities Establishing, implementing and managing a knowledge framework, processes and policies to support the creation, collation, sharing, maintenance and development of the Property & Development team's knowledge assets and tools; Drafting, reviewing and amending precedents in accordance with changes in law or practice or identified requirements, in collaboration with lawyers and subject matter experts; Working closely with the Legal Operations team to help create and implement processes and practices designed to improve the team's operational efficiency and effectiveness; Assisting in identifying and implementing legal tools and systems to streamline the team's existing or new practices, as well as managing design, rollout, and training in respect of the new tools and systems; Working closely with team leaders and aligning with practice group planning to knowledge share and drive precedent development; Monitoring legislative change and Practice Notes and review for impact on legal practice, and updating practitioners with changes as they relate to precedents, practice and procedure; Maintaining the Style Guide and Precedents Guide and promoting use of RK Style across the firm; Training staff on use and development of precedents and firm templates; Skills/Knowledge Proven experience in property and development law including transactional conveyancing, leasing, development and local government. Exceptional plain business language drafting skills and attention to detail. Excellent literacy, spelling and grammar, together with a strong knowledge of legal terminology. Strong time management and organisational skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work both autonomously and cross functionally. Experience with Microsoft Office including Outlook and Word. Strong document production skills including document editing and formatting skills. Interest in innovation, document workflows and automation technologies. Experience in legal project management or legal operations solutions would be highly desirable. Our Firm and Culture Russell Kennedy is a commercial law firm with more than 320 people in Melbourne and Sydney. We are committed to providing exceptional legal strategies and solutions to our clients, guided by market-leading expertise across our key sectors of focus.
As part of our team, you'll receive hands-on experience, quality mentoring and access to valuable learning opportunities. We encourage a professional and committed work ethic, while recognising the importance of an enjoyable working environment and balanced lifestyle. We believe we have a culture where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities feel included and confident in bringing their whole selves to work, and where your talents are fostered, empowering you to contribute to the success of the firm.
Russell Kennedy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is certified as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality, as well as being certified as a gold employer in the Australian Workplace Equality Index for employers with 500 or less employees. We respect and celebrate the things that make each of us different. The firm supports and promotes a range of initiatives to create an environment that is characterised by equal access and respected participation of all groups and individuals.
Russell Kennedy is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent available. We acknowledge the importance of work-life balance, all current and prospective employees have access to flexible work options and workplace adjustments including alternate accessible formats, where required. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process please contact Carla Viglino on 03 9609 6770 or
Further Information Any questions regarding the vacancy can be directed to Kat Pena on (03) 8637 9496. For further information or to submit your application for this position please visit the careers page on our website. Please note any offer of employment made by Russell Kennedy Lawyers to the successful candidate will be subject to a police check. We are currently accepting applications from direct applicants only. No agency referrals will be accepted at this stage.
Russell Kennedy Lawyers acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we meet and work. Our offices are situated on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri and Gadigal peoples. We pay our respects to their Elders, past and present, to their emerging leaders and to the resilience, creativity and vitality of their cultures including their laws and systems of governance.
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