Legal Assistant

• Hybridand flexible working; WFH and from modern, open planoffices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plusreimbursement of up to $500 for additionalequipment
• Rewardand recognition, including competitive remuneration and careerprogression
• Learningand career development programs for all roles andlevels
• Flexibleleave options and up to 26 weeks paid parentalleave
• Freedaily breakfast, office drinks and social events
• Genuinecommitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, anddiversity and inclusion across our firm

We have anexciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our DisputeResolution team based in our Newcastle or Sydney office.

This is afantastic opportunity for someone looking to further their LegalAssistant career and to be a part of a collaborativeteam.

• In this role,you will provide administrative support to two Partners in ourNewcastle and Sydney office and a team of lawyers. You will beresponsible for:
• attending to openingfiles and conducting conflict checks;
• monthlybilling, reconciliation of expenses and clientreporting;
• attending to searches oncompanies and individuals;
• assisting in thepreparations of court documents and correspondence;
• attending to e-filingusing online court portals;
• coordinating meetingsand diary management;
• assisting the team withfile management;
• liaisingwith clients, suppliers and stakeholders; and
• maintainingPartners/lawyers' contacts in our firm CRM InterAction,including assisting with list management on their behalf forevents and communications.

The You willideally have the following skills and experience:

• at 3least years' experience as a legal assistant withinlitigation;
• proactive and an abilityto prioritise tasks;
• strongadministrative support skills – ability to learn orunderstand billing and document management systems
• experience using Aderantand iManage; and
• strongtime management and organisational skills.

Hall &Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. We deliveroutstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and privateclients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business inAustralia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and ourcommunities to thrive.

Some of ourrecent awards and citations include:

• BestAustralian Law Firm (>$200m revenue) at the 2025 ClientChoice Awards
• Ranked7 th in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firmsfor 2024 and 2025
• Law Firmof the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian LawAwards
• Workplace GenderEquality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality(EOCGE) citation holder since 2018

We are knownfor having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive,inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduringvalues - known asHallmarks .

We are alsorenowned for our Smarter Law approach.Smarter Law means we look beyond the status quo to thinkdifferently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enablingtechnology, challenging business models, innovative pricing andcreative resourcing.

We are a firmof the future. We offer our people interesting and challengingwork, and access to great clients. To learn more about HW visitourwebsite.

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At Hall &Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplacethat actively seeks to include, welcome and value uniquecontributions of all people. We encourage applications fromcandidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations),age, abilities, sexual orientation and genderidentities.

We are alsocommitted to supporting candidates with disability so that everycandidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitmentexperience. If you require any adjustments or support to completeyour application, or if you have any questions, please contact KimChalmers, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor,Kim.Chalmers@hallandwilcox.com.au for a confidentialdiscussion.

This vacancyis being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People& Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partnersshould we require any assistance.