Practice Coordinator/ Legal Assistant - Disputes
Seeking a Practice Coordinator/ Legal Assistant to provide high level, senior support and coordination to our growing and busy disputes practice.
04th September, ****
About the team
Our Dispute Resolution & Litigation practice in Melbourne is a dynamic group with a diverse range of interesting work, and a place for lawyers and support staff to further develop, grow and be part of a genuine team.
Our work includes acting for listed entities, SMEs, large REITs, industry superfunds, state and federal governments, insolvency practitioners, financiers, large family companies, directors and officers, and the list goes on.
Our partners all have areas of expertise and industry leadership that each of our team members get to experience.
This is an exciting time to join one of Melbourne's most highly regarded litigation practices.
About the role
Given recent growth in the team, we are seeking a Practice Coordinator/ Legal Assistant to provide high level, senior support and coordination to our growing and busy disputes practice.
In this newly created and critical role, you will provide direct support to Partners and coordinate a team of support staff across a range of matters.
Day to day you can expect to:
Coordinate team operations and case file management with a focus on effective and profitable workflows, including working closely with Partners to manage resourcing and work allocation.
Provide comprehensive senior administrative and secretarial support to a team of legal professionals.
Assist with time entry, billing processes, monitoring and managing updates to client cost estimates, and preparing accounts for clients, including resolving any billing queries.
Manage, guide and develop junior legal assistants and delegate administrative duties as appropriate while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.
Manage calendars, coordinate and drive marketing initiatives, and coordinate travel arrangements.
Liaise with clients, internal stakeholders, and external service providers.
About you
You will be an experienced and highly capable legal support professional,



with experience in a litigation and disputes team, who thrives on a challenge and is genuinely invested in supporting and developing others.
You will have exceptional organisational skills, strong drive and desire to continually improve practices and procedures to ensure the best possible results for our team and clients.
You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a keen eye for detail and a positive, can-do attitude.
You will have the ability manage multiple tasks and deadlines, impart knowledge and work with the team in a supportive and flexible manner.
You will also have strong technical and systems capability.
Prior experience with Aderant/Expert and Work 10 will be highly regarded.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to make the role your own, work directly with seasoned and highly regarded partners and contribute to the success of the team overall.
About you
You will be an enthusiastic, self-starter who is genuinely invested in supporting your peers and lawyers to achieve the best possible results for clients.
You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a keen eye for detail and a can-do attitude.
You will have the ability manage multiple tasks, follow instructions and a strong desire to learn and contribute to a positive and collaborative work culture.
You will also possess excellent organisational skills and possess strong capability in Word and picking up new technology and systems.
This role will suit candidates who enjoy a dynamic, fast paced and collaborative environment.
Who we are
Holding 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 benefits
At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.
Our benefits include:
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 versatile 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 citations
We 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 Lawyer
Multiple partners ranked by Best Lawyers - 30The Best Lawyers in AustraliaTMawards/3Best Lawyers: Ones to Watchin AustraliaTMawards
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 by supporting various initiatives, providing legal aid through pro bono work, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the firm.
This includes:
Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
Diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
International connections through our membership of Law Exchange International
Red Cross Life Blood group donations
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📌 Practice Coordinator/ Legal Assistant - Disputes (Melbourne)
🏢 Holding Redlich
📍 Melbourne