Our Sydney Dispute Resolution & Litigation team deals with a vast range of disputes for clients across various industry sectors, including government, property, media and technology.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced legal assistant to work alongside our Dispute Resolution & Litigation practice. The successful candidate will manage billing processes, prepare pre-bills, file maintenance, diary management, digital dictation, document production, and perform general administration tasks.
Duties:
* Manage billing process in accordance with firm timetable and prepare pre-bills
* File maintenance - electronic and paper (FileSite)
* Diary management
* Digital dictation as required
Document Production:
* Assisting in the preparation of correspondence and complex legal documents whilst ensuring these documents conform with our firm style guide
* Arranging transmission of large files
* Editing documents using track changes and managing version control
* Collating briefs to counsel
* Collating affidavits and exhibits (electronically)
* Other general administration tasks as required
Systems:
* Microsoft suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
* Document Management System (FileSite)
* Time recording/Billing (Aderant)
* CompareDocs
* E-brief
* Reporting for clients as required
About You:
* You will have demonstrated legal support experience, especially in billing, ideally from a disputes practice.
* Excellent capability in Word as well as Adobe Acrobat and familiarity with the use of precedents and house style formatting.
* A self-starter with exceptional communication skills and a keen eye for detail.
Who We Are
Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia.
Employee Benefits
* A supportive environment with flexible hours, family-friendly policies, and a focus on employee well-being.
* Professional success and career development opportunities.
* A collaborative work culture and recognition of individual contributions.
Firm 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 through pro bono work, promoting diversity and inclusion, and supporting various initiatives.