14th September, 2026
About the role
This role will support an experienced Special Counsel along with other members of the team. The team works across a range of dispute resolution and litigation matters for clients in both the private and public sector.
This role will suit a career legal assistant and our ideal candidate with have experience in dispute resolution and litigation.
Day to day, your key responsibilities will include:
- File maintenance - electronic and paper (iManage/Work10)
- Drafting, editing and updating routine correspondence and documentation including the use of precedents, style guides, firm standards and formatting
- Managing emails, diaries and voicemail for the team
- Managing the billing process and preparing draft invoices
- Scheduling meetings on Microsoft Teams
- Collating briefs to Counsel, Affidavits and Exhibits
- Court document filing
- Assisting with processing of expenses claims
- Formatting and general word processing
- Opening and closing files (including archiving)
- Online searches
- Production of presentations and assisting in the organisation of seminars and events
About you
You will have prior experience providing senior level support as a legal assistant or within a legal support role. It's critical that you are a self-starter, with excellent professional communication (written and verbal), exceptional organisational skills and a willingness to learn new skills.
In addition to experience in the responsibilities listed above, you will have:
- A keen eye for detail
- Fast and accurate typing and formatting skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft office and advanced Word skills
- Enjoy working in a team-based environment and contributing to positive team morale and engagement
- A can-do attitude and a sense of humour
- Strong initiative with a genuine commitment to excellent client service
- You will enjoy working in a busy practice with proven capability in managing multiple and changing priorities.
Knowledge of Work10 and Aderant will be highly regarded however not essential as training will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity to work directly with senior leaders and grow your existing skills within a high performing team.
Employee Benefits
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:
- Supportive and modern working environment, with strong professional development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements including family-friendly policies, purchased leave, career breaks and study leave
- Dress for your day and flexible hours
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and regular social events
- Recruitment referral bonus for team members who help grow our firm
Firm Awards & Recognition We are proud to be recognised for our achievements and our commitment to excellence, diversity and inclusion:
- Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
- Employer of Choice – Australasian Lawyer
- Best Lawyers in Australia™ and Ones to Watch in Australia™ award recipients
- Doyle’s Guide rankings for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers and Best Firms
- Signatories to the Charter for the Advancement of Women in the Legal Profession
Community & Impact We are committed to giving back to our community through a range of initiatives:
- Dedicated Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
- Active diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
- Member of Law Exchange International for global collaboration
- Ongoing participation in Red Cross Lifeblood donations
What’s next? For further information, please visit our Careers website.
To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Zoe Discombe, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 03 9321 9802.
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.
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. #LI-ZD1
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