Legal Assistant I Disputes

3 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Gadens Full time
Overview

Legal Assistant I Disputes & Investigations | Sydney

About you

A strong work ethic and the ability to manage competing priorities and keep on top of deadlines are key qualities we are looking for, in addition to adapting to different working styles. Your drive to consistently deliver outstanding service promptly will be highly regarded.

A true interest and a drive to continue learning and engaging within the legal industry is needed, along with the ability to manage a varied workload, excellent attention to detail, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Experience with document production software is helpful. A positive can-do attitude with a team-based approach to work, and previous experience supporting a litigation practice would be an advantage.

Your role

Supporting a busy team, you will be responsible for:

  • Opening new files
  • Diary management
  • Document and correspondence preparation, including court documents
  • Liaising with clients
  • Other general administrative duties and support as required

This role requires excellent professional written and oral communication skills, and the successful candidate must have confidence in dealing with people across the legal profession in an engaging and friendly manner. In addition, applicants must demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills and the ability to complete tasks promptly and accurately.

About Gadens

Gadens is the only law firm to be recognised in the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work awards for two consecutive years, which ranks Australia and New Zealand's best workplaces across nine different industries.

We are a leading, independent Australian law firm with a clear vision and strategy for the future. We help people achieve their purpose in a complex world, by leading by example, inspiring others, innovating and building something we are all proud of. We have an ambitious growth strategy and as part of our evolution and journey, we are creating a modern law firm and will present to the market a new, exciting offering that will rival Australia's top tier firms.

  • develop and inspire our people
  • do the right thing and make an impact
  • work with quality clients in our chosen markets
  • solve problems with people and technology working seamlessly together
  • are a widely recognised and respected brand

To find out more please visit www.gadens.com

What we offer
  • A friendly, down-to-earth, and supportive team environment.
  • Truly flexible work practices.
  • Progressive and market-leading Parental Leave support including:
  • Superannuation contributions while on Parental Leave, for up to 52 weeks (based on 5 days/week, regardless of your working days)
  • An external coach to support our people through the various stages of the parental leave journey
  • A supported and staggered return
  • Budget relief for fee earners upon landing/return
  • Support and paid leave for Surrogacy and IVF treatment
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives
  • And much more

At Gadens, we engage with all of our people to create a work environment that encourages inclusion and diversity, while instilling pride in the firm and our values of collaborate, authentic, responsible and excellent. We strive to create a culture where the principles of sustainability and corporate social responsibility are embraced and lived by our people every day. This includes respecting and connecting with First Nations people and providing access to justice to those in need through our pro bono practice. This is what makes Gadens a great place to work.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal and Administrative

Industries: Law Practice and Legal Services


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