Legal Assistant, Commercial Disputes

• Award winning Australian private practice
• Flexibility to balance working from home and the office
• A firm with a strong reputation for having an authentic and inclusive culture

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 We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Commercial Disputes group, a highly regarded litigation and dispute resolution practice.

You will be responsible for providing legal administrative services and support within the team to ensure processes and systems are followed by both legal and support staff. You will gain exposure to a wide variety of legal matters, presenting an ideal opportunity for a Legal Assistant interested in broadening their experience while gaining exposure to complex and sophisticated cases and clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform administrative services: typing, drafting, editing and proof-reading letters, memos, briefs and court documents and diary management
• Answering calls and liaising with clients, external Solicitors, Barristers and other stakeholders
• Maintaining files electronically
• Preparing and amending documents in Word and working with large PDF documents (including creating new versions)
• Preparing and collating of Court Documents, Briefs and Court books electronically
• Electronically filing Court documents in all court jurisdictions
• Arranging for service of documents
• Diarising court dates and deadlines without instructions
• Preparing presentation slides
• Arranging conferences, meetings, flights, accommodation and lunches
• Preparing monthly client reports
• Billing and expense management on behalf of fee earners

About You

• Prior legal administrative support experience, ideally within the commercial/litigation space
• A Certificate in Legal Studies is desired but not essential
• A working knowledge of MS Office Suite and Adobe
• Exposure to practice and document management systems desired but not essential
• Knowledge of relevant court processes and procedures
• Proven decision making and problem-solving ability
• Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
• Strong team collaboration skills with an ability to lead by example
• A passion for providing a high level of customer service
• Strong attention to detail
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion
• A desire to learn and develop new skills
• A flexible, friendly and approachable manner
• An enthusiastic and optimistic demeanour

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: to encourage you to take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise, we offer an annual wellness day and if you meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive up to five additional days of annual leave
• 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.