Legal Assistant - Dispute Resolution & Litigation (Administrative Law)
Legal - Assistants | Melbourne
About us
We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.
About the role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join our well-regarded Dispute Resolution and Litigation team. Working alongside Partners Mark Henry and Angela Barac and the wider team, this role will provide support to lawyers working on matters across state and commonwealth government in areas of administrative law, Royal Commissions, dispute resolution, procurement and tendering, governance and statutory interpretation.
Responsibilities
* Coordination of meetings and internal/external functions
* Opening and closing of matters including e‐filing and physical archiving via Aderant Expert (billing) and iManage (document management) systems
* Time entry and preparation of monthly high-volume billing
* Creating, drafting, editing, and formatting a range of legal correspondence and documents
* Reconciling expenses for authors on a monthly basis
* All other general ad hoc administrative duties
About you
* At least 2 years' experience as a Legal Assistant within a high‐volume practice
* Sound technical skills, familiarity with iManage or Aderant (Expert) is highly regarded
* The ability to produce accurate, high‐quality work within set timeframes
* A strong attention to detail
* A personable, collaborative, and friendly disposition
Benefits
Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you will experience:
* A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have been named an employer of choice for gender equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004, and a Bronze Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality, Maddocks CALD and Maddocks Pride groups.
* Career development: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.
* Community involvement: give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.
* Work flexibly: work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office.
* Well‐being & benefits: access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Programme and parents and carers well‐being programmes.
To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.
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