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About the role
We have an opportunity for an experienced Precedents Technician to join our Practice Quality & Risk team.  Reporting to the National Precedents Manager, you will play a key role in helping the team to deliver drafting and document production efficiencies. 

Key areas of responsibility are:

• creating, updating and maintaining templates, forms, clause libraries and precedents
• automating precedents using our document assembly tools (including styling, formatting, designing automation logic, creating and automating templates, thorough testing and publishing)
• maintaining the Word ribbon and developing Word templates and tools in consultation with our IT team and external providers
• working with our IT team to integrate automated precedents with workflow and related systems
• identifying opportunities to streamline document production practices across the firm
• helping to deliver projects aimed at enhancing document quality and production efficiencies
• contributing to the development and maintenance of the team’s policies and procedures
• delivering training in relation to precedents, document templates, firm styles, and document production and editing tools, and providing responsive helpdesk support for users.

This position can be based in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney or Canberra and we are open to part-time or full-time working patterns including flexible arrangements.  

About you
To be successful in this position you will be highly organised and motivated to add value, with a strong client service approach.

You must also possess the following traits and experience:

• an advanced working knowledge of MS Word
• experience in document automation and precedents administration
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on problem solving
• ability to cooperate with team members to collaborate on projects, use shared protocols, and contribute to design
• commitment to producing high quality work
• genuine interest in process improvement and document automation
• ability to work independently, manage projects and priorities and adapt to new systems.

Our ideal candidate will have law firm experience, or at least, an understanding and knowledge of legal practice environments and operations. This position will suit people who are always looking for process improvements and efficiencies and enjoy taking on projects that will support our lawyers to deliver the best possible outcomes to clients. This is a great opportunity to join a genuinely supportive and high performing team.

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?
To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Lauren Steers-Lemai, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 03 9321 9914.
  
To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining why you are both interested and suited to the role.
  
For further information, please visit our Careers website.
  
This role is being managed directly by our in-house talent team. At this stage we are not accepting agency candidates, we will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.
  
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