Legal Assistant, Dispute, Resolution & Litigation
We are seeking a full‐time Legal Assistant to support partners and the broader team. This role goes far beyond traditional administrative tasks and offers the opportunity to become an integral part of the practice.
About the team
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 businesses where trade and transport are central to operations and risk. Clients include listed companies, SMEs, private enterprises, and national and international organisations. The team values collaboration and mutual success.
About the role
Full‐time, the role combines legal administrative support with practice‐management assistance. You will attend weekly team meetings, gain insight into matters and priorities, and contribute meaningfully to the success of a highly regarded legal team.
Salary package: $75,000 – $90,000.
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
We are looking for someone with experience in a legal practice environment, ideally from a legal assistant or support role, who thrives in a fast‐paced setting and is keen to learn and develop a career within our firm.
Requirements include:
* Exposure to or strong interest in litigation and disputes work
* Familiarity with court processes and documentation
* Strong eye for detail and a proactive, solutions‐focused mindset
* Strong tech and administrative skills, and a willingness to improve or streamline processes
Employee benefits
Our benefits include:
* Professional success within a supportive environment at modern offices
* Family‐friendly, flexible hours and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and social activities
* Recruitment referral bonus to recognise and reward individual contributions
Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia, providing 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.
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