Job Description

Legal Assistant | Workplace Advisory and Disputes | Melbourne

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To be successful in this role you will have proven experience in professional services preferably in the legal sector.

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- Advanced Microsoft Office Skills
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- Strong organisational and time management skills
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- Self-starter who is customer service orientated
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- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
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- Strong attention to detail
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- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
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Your role

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You will be responsible for supporting one of our Partners in Workplace Advisory and Disputes team with business development, client management and administrative duties.

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Business Development, Events and Client Management Support

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- Event preparation and coordination of activities in conjunction with stakeholders as required
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- Preparation of proposals/tenders/submissions associated with business development activities
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- Preparation and communication of client related activities and events
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Diary and Email Management

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- Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
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- Manage and triage email inboxes and prioritise tasks for ensuring effective use of time.
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- Primary point of contact for internal and external communication.
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- Coordinate daily client calls and marketing activity
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Administrative Support

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- End to end file management including preparing for monthly billing
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- Month end administrative activities as requiredDocument amendments and version control
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- Manage and coordinate expense reimbursement, payment of invoices,



booking of travel arrangements.
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- Draft, proofread, edit correspondence, presentations, and documents
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- Working with WAD team members
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- Any other administrative tasks as required
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About Gadens

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Gadens is a leading, independent Australian law firm, with a clear vision and strategy for the future. We help people achieve their purpose in a complex world, by leading by example, inspiring others, innovating and building something we are all proud of.

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- Develop and inspire our people
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- Do the right thing and make an impact
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- Work with quality clients in our chosen markets
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- Solve problems with people and technology working seamlessly together
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- Are a widely recognised and respected brand
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What we offer

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- A friendly, down-to-earth, and supportive team environment.
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- Truly flexible work practices.
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- Progressive and market-leading Parental Leave support including:
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- Superannuation contributions while on Parental Leave, for up to 52 weeks (based on 5 days/week, regardless of your working days)
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- An external coach to support our people through the various stages of the parental leave journey (Launch, Leave and Landing)
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- A supported and staggered return
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- Budget relief for fee earners upon landing/return
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- Support and paid leave for Surrogacy and IVF treatment
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- Health and wellbeing initiatives.
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- And much more!
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Seniority level

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- Entry level
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Employment type

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- Full-time
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Job function

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- Administrative
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Industries

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- Legal Services
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📌 Legal Assistant | Workplace Advisory and Disputes | Melbourne (Victoria)
🏢 Gadens
📍 Victoria