* Award winning Australian private practice
* Flexibility to balance working from home and the office
* Provide support to a senior Practice Group Leader
About The Company
Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Canberra and global reach.
Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery. We are also committed to supporting our communities through our 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 a Legal Assistant, you will provide high‐level support to a Practice Group Leader and a group of fee earners. The role has a strong focus on complex diary and calendar management, travel coordination, and handling sensitive information with discretion and confidence. You'll play a key role in keeping the practice running smoothly and ensuring internal and client processes are followed.
This role would suit an experienced Legal Assistant who is ready to step up, take ownership of their work and become a trusted support person to a senior Practice Group Leader within a collaborative, high‐performing team, and gain exposure to more niche areas such as front and back end construction and infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
* Provide high‐level administrative support to a Practice Group Leader and a group of fee earners, with a strong focus on complex diary and inbox management, travel coordination and sensitive matters
* Draft, edit and format correspondence and transactional documents in line with firm style and client requirements
* Prepare and compile large transactional documents, including PDFs with multiple annexures
* Open and close files in the practice management system, including managing and ensuring that all relevant data is input per client requirements
* Coordinate monthly billing, client reporting and administrative queries
* Liaise confidently with clients, fee earners and internal business services teams
* Maintain accurate and up‐to‐date electronic files in iManage, including utilising and maintaining version control
About You
You're an experienced Legal Assistant with 6+ years' experience supporting at Partner level in a law firm environment or similar. You're comfortable operating in a fast‐paced practice and are trusted to manage competing priorities with discretion and sound judgment.
You'll bring:
* Extensive experience as a Legal Assistant in a law firm (real estate, projects, general commercial or construction experience is advantageous)
* Proven experience managing monthly billing, with exposure to Aderant highly regarded
* Strong diary, inbox and workflow management skills, particularly in support of senior stakeholders
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the confidence to liaise effectively with Partners, clients and internal teams
* The ability to work calmly under pressure, prioritise effectively and adapt as demands shift
* A high level of professionalism, discretion and attention to detail when handling confidential matters
Culture
People choose Landers for our down‐to‐earth, collaborative and supportive culture. We invest in our people and empower them to bring their best selves to work, both personally and professionally. We promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a strong focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.
Benefits
Lander & Rogers offers a range of benefits to encourage professional development and ongoing learning, connection with colleagues, staying healthy and community involvement.
We value our people and understand the importance of maintaining a healthy, balanced and fulfilled lifestyle, some of our benefits include:
* Hybrid work: work flexibly between home and the office with the freedom to choose the location that is best for you, your clients, and your team
* Additional leave: take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise each year with up to five weeks of paid annual leave plus an annual wellness day
* Home office, fitness & wellness allowance: receive an annual $250 allowance in return for remote office equipment, fitness, and/or wellness expense
* Tech discounts: access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposal
How To Apply
Click APPLY and visit www.landers.com.au for more information
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.
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