Legal Assistant, Commercial Property

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Place of work Brisbane
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About the Team
Our Property, Planning and Development practice advises some of Australia’s leading property developers on projects both within and outside of Australia, including a number of iconic developments. In this role you would be supporting a team of six, including lead Partner, Ron Eames and Special Counsels, Grace Wimberley and Marsha Klipp.

About the Role
By way of example the work that you would undertake will include:
Drafting routine correspondence and documentation including the use of precedents, style guides and firm standards
Managing emails, diaries and voicemail for the team
File and team organisation
Processing transfer duty assessments through OSR Online
E-lodgement of documents with Titles Queensland
Assisting with conveyancing, including using PEXA
Production of presentations and assisting in the organisation of seminars and events
Assisting with client account management including managing fee estimates
Coordinating and managing monthly reports
Ensuring time sheets are up to date and accurate
Preparation of bills and dealing with billing queries from clients
Assisting with processing of expenses claims
Opening and closing files (including archiving)
Ordering general property searches
About You
To be successful in this role, it is essential for you to have experience as legal assistant, this could be in property, planning or in a commercial practice group.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite including Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with end of month billing (Aderant experience will be highly regarded)
Able to communicate in a professional manner with clients and colleagues
Active team member, completing tasks and assisting others to complete tasks
Develops good working relationships
Excellent literacy
Strong attention to detail
Plans and prioritises work to meet deadlines
Possesses a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for their work and uses their initiative
Uses discretion and deals with sensitive information appropriately
Experience ordering searches through Infotrack, SAI Global and similar platforms
Conveyancing experiences (including use of PEXA) is not essential but would be considered advantageous
Who We Are
Holding Redlich is a large national commercial law firm with offices across Australia. We provide the full range of legal services to many of Australia’s largest public and private companies across a wide range of sectors and all levels of government. We are client focused with, expert industry knowledge and strong local and international connections. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and we take pride in the quality of our work.

Employee benefits
At Holding Redlich, we strongly believe that providing employee benefits is a fundamental investment in the success and well-being of our workforce.
Our benefits include:
A firm where partners and employees enjoy professional success within a supportive environment from modern offices.
Family-friendly, dress for your day, flexible hours and flexible leave, including purchased leave, career breaks and study leave.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations and social activities both inside and outside of the office.
Employee recruitment referral bonus to recognise and reward individuals who contribute to our growth and success.
Firm awards and citations
We are proud to share that our dedication, expertise, exceptional service to our clients and commitment to the gender diversity of our employees have been recognised with prestigious legal industry awards and citations.
Employer of Choice – Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA)
Employer of Choice - Australasian Lawyer
Multiple partners ranked by Best Lawyers - 30 The Best Lawyers in Australia™ awards/3 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Australia™ awards
Doyle’s Guide – inclusion for Rising Stars, Best Lawyers, Best Firms
Great Place to Work ® Certification
Signatories to the Charter for Advancement for Women in Legal Profession
Community & impact
We recognise the importance of contributing to our community by supporting various initiatives, providing legal aid through pro bono work, and promoting diversity and inclusion within the firm.

This includes:
Pro Bono Practice and Social Justice Fund
Diversity, gender equality and wellbeing committees
International connections through our membership of Law Exchange International
Red Cross Life Blood group donations
What’s next?
For further information, please visit our Careers website.

To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact Zoë Discombe, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 03 9321 9802.

To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and submit an up-to-date CV, academic transcripts and cover letter outlining why you are both interested and suited to the role.

This role is being managed directly by our in-house talent team. At this stage we are not accepting agency candidates, we will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.

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Company Name: Holding Redlich
Offer ID: #902134, Published: 1 month ago, Company registered: 1 month ago

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