Job Description

About the role

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Based on site, as part of the national float team, you will provide administrative support to a team of partners, lawyers and skilled staff, both in person and remotely across all of our practice groups nationally.

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As a float legal assistant, you will undertake varied and interesting work within our diverse practice groups – Corporate & Commercial, Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Property Planning & Development, Construction Infrastructure & Projects and Workplace Relations & Safety.

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Our core office hours are 8.30 am - 5.00 pm and on a day-to-day basis you can expect your duties to include:

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- File maintenance - electronic and paper (iManage/Work10)
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- Dictation
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- Preparation of correspondence and legal documents
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- Diary management
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- Billing (Aderant)
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- Editing documents
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- Opening and closing client files
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- Client contact
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- Photocopying
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- Archiving
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- Coverage of Legal Assistants' planned and unplanned leave
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- Reception cover and break relief support
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About you

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The successful candidate will be a self-starter, with a team-based, client-first approach. You will have excellent typing skills, be proficient with Microsoft Office and have excellent attention to detail. You will enjoy working in a busy practice with proven capability in managing multiple and changing priorities.

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You will have legal support experience with a broad interest in various legal practice areas. You will be versatile, genuinely adaptable to frequent change, comfortable working across the differing practice groups and skilled at building rapport quickly.

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Whilst we are open to considering law students you must have at least 2 years remaining in your studies.

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Employee Perks

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At Holding Redlich, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We offer a range of benefits to support the wellbeing and success of our team, including:

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- Supportive and modern working environment, with strong career development opportunities
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- Flexible working arrangements including family-friendly policies, purchased leave, career breaks and study leave
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- Dress for your day and flexible hours
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- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and regular social events
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- Recruitment referral bonus for team members who help grow our firm
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Firm Awards & Recognition

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We are proud to be recognised for our achievements and our commitment to excellence, diversity and inclusion:

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- Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
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- Employer of Choice – Australasian Lawyer
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- Best Lawyers in Australia and Ones to Watch in Australia award recipients
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- Doyle's Guide rankings for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers and Best Firms
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- Signatories to the Charter for the Advancement of Women in the Legal Profession
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Community & Impact

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We are committed to giving back to our community through a range of initiatives:

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- Dedicated Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
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- Active diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
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- Member of Law Exchange International for global collaboration
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- Ongoing participation in Red Cross Lifeblood donations
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📌 Legal Assistant, Float (New South Wales)
🏢 Holding Redlich
📍 New South Wales