We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation.We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and beingat the forefront of employee experience. We work closely withAustralian and international businesses, organisations andgovernments.
About the role
Join our passionate and supportive Dispute Resolution team inSydney as a Legal Assistant! This is a fantastic opportunity toprovide essential administrative and secretarial support to apartner and wider team.
The role offers plenty of variety including:
* Creating, drafting, editing and formatting a range of legalcorrespondence and documents including tender bundles andbriefs to counsel
* Assisting with project managing files including draftingcost agreements, monitoring fee estimates and clientreporting
* End to end monthly billing including timesheets, and billfinalisation
* Handling court diaries and lawyers calendars
* Coordinating meetings and internal/external functions andevents
* Opening/closing matters including e-filing and physicalarchiving via Aderant Expert and iManage
* Arranging travel and reconciling expenses on a monthlybasis and
We offer a comprehensive induction and training program uponjoining Maddocks and provide opportunities to further develop yourskills and interests through regular training and networkingsessions.
About you
We're looking for a proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment and consistently exceeds expectations. Withat least 4 years of experience in a similar role within a privatepractice law firm, you'll bring a strong work ethic,enthusiasm, and excellent communication and organisational skillsto the team.
Other key skills you'll bring include:
* A solid understanding of litigious procedures and legalterminology
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
* Experience with Aderant Expert for billing(advantageous)
* Ability to produce accurate, high-quality work under tightdeadlines
* A high level of professionalism, initiative, and a can-doattitude
Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster aculture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you willexperience:
A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have beennamed an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WorkforceGender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along withbeing named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace EqualityIndex's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversityinternally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, MaddocksCALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pridegroups.
Career Development: Learn and develop throughstructured learning and development programs at each stage of yourcareer and study support programs.
Community involvement: give back to thecommunities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono andgrants programs and staff volunteeringinitiatives.
Work flexibly: work in a hybrid way with partof your week in the office and support to set up your homeoffice.
Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & healthinsurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee AssistanceProgram and parents and carers wellbeing programs.
Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is aresult of our inclusive culture and focus on complex andinteresting work.
To be eligible for this role you must be legally permittedto work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applicationsfrom agencies will not be considered at this time.
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