Consultant - Applied Legal Technology

Mallesons; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning opportunities

Mentoring and development

Job summary

Mallesons in Sydney is seeking a Consultant to join the Applied Legal Technology team. You will work with lawyers and colleagues across the firm to deliver technology and information management solutions for complex disputes, investigations and regulatory matters.

This role suits someone with 2-3 years in legal technology, eDiscovery or information management, proficient with Nuix or Relativity, and strong data skills, who wants a clear path for career progression within a collaborative national

Qualifications

• 2-3 years' experience in legal technology, eDiscovery, investigations, document review or information management.
• Experience with Nuix, Relativity, Nuix Discover or similar legal technology platforms.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, data management and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with a variety of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support legal teams with the effective use of legal technology and information management solutions across dispute and regulatory matters
• Coordinate and contribute to matters and projects, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are achieved
• Process, manage and analyse data using a range of legal technology platforms
• Assist with database administration, user management and matter set-up activities
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, logs and matter records
• Build strong working relationships with lawyers, internal stakeholders and external providers
• Contribute to training, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives across the team
• Assist senior team members in delivering technology solutions and best-practice advice to legal teams

Skills

Legal technology

eDiscovery

Data management

Stakeholder engagement

Project coordination

Communication skills

Tools

Nuix

Relativity

Nuix Discover

Job description

• Work on some of Australia's most significant disputes, investigations and regulatory matters
• Collaborate with lawyers and legal technology specialists across a national team
• Access ongoing learning, development and mentoring opportunities

Who are we?

We are Mallesons. The top-tier independent firm from Australia, a full-service firm trusted on the most complex and consequential matters across our region and around the world. We've been part of Australia's story for almost 200 years and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners and custodians of these lands and waters.

Our independence gives us the flexibility to combine our extensive top tier full-service capability with the best advisers in every market. With deep expertise, collective judgment and genuine collaboration, we cut through complexity so our clients can move forward with confidence and make more happen.

About the role

We are seeking a Consultant to join our Applied Legal Technology team in Sydney.

As part of a national team, you will work closely with lawyers and colleagues across the firm to provide technology and information management solutions that support complex disputes, investigations and regulatory matters.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in legal technology, eDiscovery, document review or information management who is looking to take the next step in their career. You'll combine technical expertise with project coordination, stakeholder engagement and consulting, helping legal teams leverage technology to deliver better outcomes for clients.

Working alongside experienced Specialists, Managers and Directors, you'll gain exposure to market-leading technology, high-profile matters and a clear pathway for career progression within a supportive and collaborative team.

Key responsibilities

• Support legal teams with the effective use of legal technology and information management solutions across dispute and regulatory matters
• Coordinate and contribute to matters and projects, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are achieved
• Process, manage and analyse data using a range of legal technology platforms
• Assist with database administration, user management and matter set-up activities
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, logs and matter records
• Build strong working relationships with lawyers, internal stakeholders and external providers
• Contribute to training, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives across the team
• Assist senior team members in delivering technology solutions and best-practice advice to legal teams

About you

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Approximately 2-3 years' experience in legal technology, eDiscovery, investigations, document review or information management
• Experience with Nuix, Relativity, Nuix Discover or similar legal technology platforms
• Strong technical troubleshooting, data management and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with a variety of stakeholders
• A proactive and curious mindset with a genuine interest in building a career in legal technology
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A collaborative approach and willingness to contribute to a supportive team environment
• Experience working within a professional services, legal, consulting or government environment will be highly regarded

Why work with us?

We build careers that go everywhere. Mallesons is a special place to work where anything is possible, ambitions are limitless and diversity and inclusion play an important role. It's a place where you will collaborate with exceptional colleagues and clients, where you will sharpen your edge and support others to do the same, where you will make a difference you can be proud of. You will have access to a suite of wellbeing initiatives, benefits, policies and process that will support you to achieve your career goals

Together we learn. Together we master. Together we lead.

If you are not an Australian citizen or permanent resident, you must hold all visas and other approvals necessary for you to work for the firm in Australia.

Diversity and Inclusion

Mallesons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people from diverse backgrounds. We welcome, value, support and harness the positive benefits that people's different life experiences bring, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages.