Legal Assistant (12-month contract)

Lander & Rogers; Canberra; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Home office allowance

Job summary

Lander & Rogers in Canberra is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide essential admin and legal support for our Workplace Relations & Safety and Corporate groups. This role is a 12-month fixed term contract.

You will manage diaries, assist with client and matter creation in Aderant, prepare monthly client reports and accounts, and produce letters and court documents. A collaborative, inclusive culture and hybrid working arrangement are offered.

Qualifications

• Administrative support experience in a law firm preferred.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate across levels.
• Australian citizen with security clearance or willingness to obtain one, if required.

Responsibilities

• Diary management
• Create new clients and matters in Aderant
• Prepare monthly client reports and accounts
• Draft letters, memos, briefs and court documents; typing and proofreading
• Database updating
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Administrative support

Diary management

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service orientation

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Change management

Tools

Outlook

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Aderant

iManage

InTapp

Legal Tracker

Job description

• 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, Brisbane and Canberra 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 a Legal Assistant, you will provide key assistance with various administrative and legal tasks for our Workplace Relations & Safety and Corporate groups in Canberra. This role is being offered on a 12-month fixed term contract basis.

Responsibilities

• Diary management
• Creation of new clients and matters through Aderant
• Preparing monthly client reports and accounts
• Performing administrative services, including typing, editing and proof-reading letters, memos, briefs and court documents, drafting letters, dictatyping, formatting documents, filing and archiving
• Database updating
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders

About You

• Australian citizen with security clearance or willingness to obtain one, if required
• Administrative support experience within a law firm preferred
• A working knowledge of Outlook MS Word, Excel, OneNote & PowerPoint
• Exposure to practice and document management systems such as Aderant, iManage, InTapp and Legal Tracker 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
• Influencing and conflict management skills
• The ability to build strong working relationships and skilfully deal with people at all levels throughout the firm
• Demonstrated ability to manage change at a personal and team level
• Strong team collaboration skills with an ability to lead by example
• A strong customer service focus with a high level of responsiveness

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.

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: to encourage you to take a moment to stop, reflect and reenergise, we offer an annual wellness day and if you meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive up to five additional days of annual leave
• Home office allowance: receive an annual $250 allowance in return for remote office equipment, fitness, and/or wellness expense
• Tech discounts: access corporate discounts on DELL computer products to have the latest personal gadgets at your disposal

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

We conduct background checks including criminal record checks on all successful candidates as a condition of employment.