About The Role
In this full time, front of house position, you will provide reception, generalist admin and office support to a team of lawyers, professional staff and four partners (who are also supported by legal assistants). This is a highly collaborative team with opportunities to further develop skills in legal administration and will suit pro-active candidates who enjoy working in a close-knit team environment.
The successful candidate will benefit from working in a brand-new office space and impressive reception area. This is a great opportunity to join a high functioning, positive and supportive team with highly regarded specialist lawyers who engage in interesting and varied work within Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Corporate & Commercial and Workplace Relations & Safety.
Your daily responsibilities will include:
* Responding to incoming calls and direct messages in a clear and professional manner
* Welcoming clients and external visitors
* Maintaining contact with receptionists in other offices to ensure cover and a nationally consistent approach
* Coordinating incoming and outgoing mail, booking couriers, assisting with court brief runs and court lodgements as required
* Photocopying, archiving and filing
* Managing meeting room bookings and general diary management
* Arranging refreshments and catering as required for client meetings and events
* Ensuring stationery, office and kitchen supplies are maintained
* Assisting with office events on occasion
About you
You will have prior experience in administration, reception or office support, ideally from a legal, professional services or government background. You will have a genuine interest in developing your career in legal admin support with a can-do attitude and commitment to achieving client/ firm outcomes.
You will also possess the following attributes/ skills:
* Excellent verbal and written communication, including the ability to foster positive working relationships
* Strong organisational skills and the capacity to adapt to changing environments and priorities
* A keen eye for detail, strong sense of initiative and problem solving
* Active team member, completing tasks and assisting others to complete tasks
* A strong work ethic and enthusiasm for desired outcomes
* Sound judgement, uses discretion and deals with sensitive information appropriately
* Strong Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly and efficiently
This role is an all-rounder position and will suit those who enjoy variety, as well as developing new skills.
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 Lauren Steers-Lemai, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 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.