Legal Assistant, Workplace Relations

5 days ago

Melbourne, Australia Lander & Rogers Full time

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

**About the Company**

Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane 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**

As Legal Assistant you will provide legal administrative services and support to the group, ensuring processes and systems are being followed.

A fantastic opportunity to join our Workplace Relations & Safety group who offer a full-service employment law practice specialising in all aspects of workforce management - from employee engagements and contracts, industrial relations, and workplace safety, to disputes, grievances and terminations.

Work alongside our leading lawyers who support clients to develop strategic solutions that help to minimise risk, educate, and improve safety and compliance.

**Responsibilities**
- Perform administrative services, including but not limited, typing, editing and proof-reading letters, memos, briefs and court documents, drafting letters, dictatyping, formatting documents, filing and archiving.
- Preparing and collating briefs to Counsel
- E-Court filing i.e. Federal/Supreme/County Courts and FWC, VCAT
- Diary and inbox management of multiple fee earners
- Meeting and travel management
- Billing
- Preparing monthly client reports and accounts
- Updating and management of relevant databases
- Triaging of incoming communication (phone calls and correspondence)
- Assisting with preparing PowerPoint presentations
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

**About You**
- Successful applicants will bring administrative support experience gained in a law firm
- A Certificate in Legal Studies is desired but not essential
- Experience supporting litigation matters with strong knowledge of local court processes and procedures
- A working knowledge of MS Office Suite is essential and an exposure to practice and document management systems is desired but not essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, spelling and grammar
- Proven decision making and problem-solving ability
- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
- An ability to influence and manage conflict with a diplomatic and consultative approach
- Demonstrate the ability to build strong working relationships
- 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**: 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 allowance**: deck out your home office with a $250 annual office allowance
- **Tech discounts**: access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposal

**How to apply**

more information.

Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Job details

**Job reference**:

- LR/1779173**Location**:

- Melbourne**Job type**:

- Full Time**Job category**:

- Legal Support**Date posted**:

- 07-Mar-2024

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