Legal Assistant (3 days), Construction, Infrastructure & Projects BrisbaneYou will provide high level support to a team of lawyers, including Partner, Kirsty Smith. This role is part time Monday - Wednesday.About the teamThe Construction, Infrastructure and Projects (CI&P) group undertake work relating to all aspects of construction, infrastructure and projects for both private and public sector clients, supporting clients through the entire project lifecycle to manage risk and deliver great outcomes. In this role you will provide support to a team of Lawyers, Senior Associates and Partners. In particular, you will be supporting highly regarded Partner Kirsty Smith who specialises in the resolution of disputes and also manages front-end matters.About the roleThis is a part time position working 3 days per week, Wednesday to Friday (job share arrangement). This role will suit career legal assistants however we will consider law students, with legal administration experience, provided they are early in their studies and not due to graduate within the next 18 months – 2 years.Day to day your key responsibilities will include:Drafting routine correspondence and documentation including the use of precedents, style guides and firm standardsManaging emails, diaries and voicemail for the teamCollating briefs to Counsel, Affidavits and ExhibitsPreparing contracts with multiple annexuresManaging billing process and preparing draft invoicesAssisting with client account management including managing fee estimates and handling billing queries from clientsCoordinating and managing monthly reportsAssisting with processing of expenses claimsCopying typing (including dictation occasionally), formatting and general word processingOpening and closing files (including archiving)ASIC and PPSR searchesProduction of presentations and assisting in the organisation of seminars and eventsCoordinating and assisting with compilation of Adjudication Applications and Responses and attending to service of documentsAbout youYou will have prior experience providing senior level support as a legal assistant or within a legal support role. The successful candidate will be a self-starter, with a team based, client first approach and a genuine interest in construction.Discretion and the ability to professionally manage confidential and sensitive material is critical. Therefore, you will have prior experience acting as a gate keeper, with exceptional organisational and communication skills.To be successful in this role you will also have:Experience in billing and managing high volume court documentationFast and accurate typing skillsProficiency with Microsoft officeExcellent attention to detailEnjoy working in a team-based environment with a commitment to contributing to positive team morale and engagementA can-do attitude with plenty of initiativeKnowledge of Work10 and Aderant will be highly regarded however not essential as training will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity to work under a supportive leader and grow their existing skills within a group of specialist partners, lawyers and collegiate colleagues.Who we areHolding 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 benefitsAt Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.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 citationsWe 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 LawyerMultiple partners ranked by Best Lawyers - 30The Best Lawyers in Australia awards/3 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia awardsDoyle’s Guide – inclusion for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers, Best FirmsSignatories to the Charter for Advancement for Women in Legal ProfessionCommunity & impactWe 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.Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice FundDiversity, gender equality and wellbeing committeesInternational connections through our membership of Law Exchange InternationalRed Cross Life Blood group donationsWhat’s next?For further information, please visit our Careers website.To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Lauren Steers-Lemai, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 03 9321 9914.To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and submit an up-to-date CV 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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