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About the team
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. These clients include national and international clients, listed companies, SMEs, government departments, private companies and individuals. 
  
About the role
We are seeking an experienced and motived legal assistant who is interested in building a career with Holding Redlich, particularly within our Dispute Resolution & Litigation practice (DR&L). The successful candidate will work alongside a team of lawyers, including senior practitioners. Day to day responsibilities may also include the following:

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 (where appropriate through use of our firm precedents) 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. You will be a strong team player, genuinely invested in supporting your peers and lawyers to achieve the best possible results for clients.  Given this is an administration role, we are not considering law students in the late stages of their degrees for this position. The team are eager to invest in developing a candidate who wishes to have a long-term career in legal support roles.
 
You will possess excellent capability in Word as well as Adobe Acrobat and will be familiar with the use of precedents and house style formatting. Whilst experience in both FileSite and Aderant would be highly beneficial, any experience in other DMS and billing software will be valuable.

You will be a self-starter with exceptional communication skills and a keen eye for detail.  In addition, you will have the capacity to manage multiple priorities, enjoy a busy work environment and contribute to a positive and collaborative work culture.

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 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 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 - 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 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

What’s next?
For further information, please visit our Careers website.
  
To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and submit an up-to-date CV, academic transcripts and cover letter outlining why you are both interested and suited to the role.

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