Legal Assistant in Construction
This role requires an experienced legal assistant with a passion for construction and infrastructure projects. As part of our dynamic team, you will provide administrative support to lawyers, senior associates, and partners.
The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Experience in billing and managing high-volume court documentation is highly regarded.
* Drafting routine correspondence and documents using precedents, style guides, and firm standards
* Managing emails, diaries, and voicemail for the team
* Collating briefs to counsel, affidavits, and exhibits
* Preparing contracts with multiple annexures
* Coordinating and managing monthly reports
* Assisting with client account management, including fee estimates and billing queries
* Producing presentations and assisting with seminar organisation
Key Responsibilities:
As a legal assistant, your primary duties will include drafting routine correspondence, managing emails and voicemail, collating briefs, and preparing contracts. You will also assist with client account management, produce presentations, and coordinate seminars.
Requirements
* Experience providing senior-level support as a legal assistant or in a legal support role
* Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
* Discretion and ability to professionally manage confidential and sensitive material
What We Offer
At our firm, we believe in investing in our employees' success and well-being. Our benefits include a supportive work environment, flexible hours, and opportunities for growth and development.
* Family-friendly policies and dress-for-your-day approach
* Flexible leave, purchased leave, career breaks, and study leave
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations, and social activities
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our firm has been recognised with prestigious awards and citations for our commitment to gender diversity, community involvement, and pro bono work.