Legal Assistant, Float

1 week ago

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Holding Redlich Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

About the role

Based on site, as part of the national float team, you will provide administrative support to a team of partners, lawyers and professional staff, both in person and remotely across all of our practice groups nationally.  

As a float legal assistant, you will undertake varied and interesting work within our diverse practice groups – Corporate & Commercial, Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Property Planning & Development, Construction Infrastructure & Projects and Workplace Relations & Safety.

Our core office hours are 8.30 am pm and on a day-to-day basis you can expect your duties to include:

  • File maintenance - electronic and paper (iManage/Work10)
  • Dictation
  • Preparation of correspondence and legal documents
  • Diary management
  • Billing (Aderant)
  • Editing documents
  • Opening and closing client files
  • Client contact
  • Photocopying
  • Archiving
  • Coverage of Legal Assistants' planned and unplanned leave
  • Reception cover and break relief support

About you

The successful candidate will be a self-starter, with a team-based, client-first approach. You will have excellent typing skills, be proficient with Microsoft Office and have excellent attention to detail. You will enjoy working in a busy practice with proven capability in managing multiple and changing priorities.

Ideally, you will have legal support experience, or at least some exposure to a legal practice environment, with a broad interest in various legal practice areas. You will be versatile, genuinely adaptable to frequent change, comfortable working across the differing practice groups and skilled at building rapport quickly.

Employee BenefitsAt Holding Redlich, we believe that our people are our greatest asset. We offer a range of benefits to support the wellbeing and success of our team, including:

  • Supportive and modern working environment, with strong professional development opportunities
  • Flexible working arrangements including family-friendly policies, purchased leave, career breaks and study leave
  • Dress for your day and flexible hours
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and regular social events
  • Recruitment referral bonus for team members who help grow our firm

Firm Awards & Recognition

We are proud to be recognised for our achievements and our commitment to excellence, diversity and inclusion:

  • Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
  • Employer of Choice – Australasian Lawyer
  • Best Lawyers in Australia and Ones to Watch in Australia award recipients
  • Doyle's Guide rankings for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers and Best Firms
  • Signatories to the Charter for the Advancement of Women in the Legal Profession

Community & Impact

We are committed to giving back to our community through a range of initiatives:

  • Dedicated Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
  • Active diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
  • Member of Law Exchange International for global collaboration
  • Ongoing participation in Red Cross Lifeblood donations

What's next?

For further information, please visit our Careers website.

To discuss this opportunity confidentially, please contact Zoë Discombe, Talent Acquisition Manager, on

To apply, click the "Apply" button and submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role.

This role is being managed by our in-house Talent Team. We are not currently accepting agency referrals.

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