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About the Team
Our Disputes practice includes a close-knit, collaborative team led by award-winning partners Nathan Cecil and Geoff Farnsworth.  The team handles a diverse range of disputes, regulatory, and commercial matters for clients in the domestic and international transport, shipping, and logistics sectors, as well as for businesses where trade and transport are central to operations and risk.
Clients include listed companies, SMEs, private enterprises, and both national and international organisations. You'll be joining a supportive, high-performing team that values collaboration and mutual success.

About the Role
We are looking for a Legal Assistant to support the partners and broader team — in a role that goes far beyond traditional administrative tasks. This is an opportunity to become an integral part of the practice. You will be included in weekly team meetings and gain deep insight into the team's matters, clients, and priorities.

Your role will be varied and dynamic, combining legal administrative support with practice management assistance. This is a rare chance to contribute meaningfully to the ongoing success of a top-tier legal team.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Document preparation and management
• Collating briefs to counsel
• File management (paper and electronic, using FileSite)
• Diary and calendar coordination
• Organising team meetings and practice group events
• Monthly billing and time entry (via Aderant Expert)
• Monitoring matter progress and delivery
• Managing budgets, timelines, and schedules
• Client account and debtor management, including fee estimates
• General administrative support

About You
To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Experience as a Legal Assistant in a fast-paced legal environment
• Exposure to or a strong interest in litigation and disputes work
• Familiarity with court processes and documentation
• A keen eye for detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Strong technical skills and a willingness to improve or streamline processes

We are also open to law students who have at least 2 years remaining in their degree and can commit to the role for 18–24 months. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on legal experience while contributing meaningfully to a specialist 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?
For further information, please visit our Careers website.
  
To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Zoë Discombe, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 03 9321 9802.
  
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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