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Legal Assistant, Real Estate & Projects
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Lander & Rogers
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We are an award-winning Australian private practice with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra, focused on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery. We are committed to supporting our communities through pro bono work.
About The Company
Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm with global reach in the legal services market. We focus on client experience and change in legal service delivery, and support our communities through pro bono work.
About The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our highly regarded Real Estate & Projects team, who advise on some of Australia's and Asia-Pacific's largest property transactions and infrastructure projects.
As Legal Assistant you will provide administrative and legal support to the wider group while helping ensure both group and client processes are followed. We are looking for someone with existing legal assistant experience in a real estate, projects or commercial practice who is enthusiastic about contributing and joining an energetic team that values initiative and collaboration.
Responsibilities
Perform administrative services including drafting, editing and proofreading letters, agreements and other transactional documents
Perform property and other searches through third party providers (e.g. InfoTrack, GlobalX)
Format documents in line with the firm style guide, update cross referencing and convert from other styles
Prepare and compile large transactional documents into PDF with multiple annexures
Arrange registration and stamping of physical and electronic documents with local land titles offices
Open and close files in the practice management system
Manage client and matter data within the practice management system
Monthly client billing and ad hoc client reporting
Ad hoc diary management
Liaise with clients by phone and email for administrative queries
Liaise with internal business service teams on various matters
Maintain complete electronic files in the document management system (iManage), including document version control
Manage incoming and outgoing physical mail through the Digital Mail Room
About You
Successful applicants will bring administrative support experience gained in a law firm
Real estate, projects, commercial or construction exposure is highly desired
A Certificate in Legal Studies is desired but not essential
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite is essential; exposure to practice and document management systems is desirable but not essential
Excellent verbal and written communication, spelling and grammar
Proven decision making and problem-solving ability
Effective time management and organisational skills
Ability to influence and manage conflict with a diplomatic and consultative approach
Strong relationship-building and team collaboration skills
Customer service orientation with a high level of confidentiality and discretion
Willingness to learn and develop new skills
A flexible, friendly and approachable manner
Culture
We are known for a down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment.
Benefits
Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to support professional development, balance, health and community involvement. Some benefits include:
Hybrid work: flexible between home and office
Up to five weeks of paid annual leave plus an annual wellness day
Home office, fitness & wellness allowance: annual $250
Tech discounts on Dell computer products
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Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion. We conduct background checks including criminal record checks on all successful candidates as a condition of employment.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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