Precedents Technician

Corrs Chambers Westgarth; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Bonus leave

Generous parental leave

Wellbeing program

Learning opportunities

Job summary

A leading independent law firm in Melbourne seeks an experienced Precedents Technician. You will support the Knowledge Management and Precedents Team by preparing and maintaining precedent documents, automating documents using I-Deal Docs, and providing administrative support. Strong Microsoft Word skills and attention to detail are essential. This position offers flexible working options and generous leave entitlements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment is preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Capacity to work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain precedent documents.
• Ensure compliance with document style requirements.
• Automate documents using I-Deal Docs software.
• Provide advanced word processing support to managers.
• Conduct training on precedents and templates.

Skills

Advanced Microsoft Word skills

Experience with document automation software

Strong attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

I-Deal Docs

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Join Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Australia’s leading independent law firm. We are looking for an experienced Precedents Technician to join our Knowledge Management and Precedents Team. The Precedents team is part of the firm's Risk & Legal Excellence team and will provide word processing, precedent document automation, technical and administrative support, and assist with other team projects and activities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining precedent documents, including styling, formatting, creating, reviewing and testing


• Ensuring that precedents comply with the firm’s document style requirements


• Automating precedents using I-Deal Docs software


• Providing advanced word processing support to the KM/Precedents managers, including document creation, automation and testing


• As part of the team, providing responsive help desk support for precedents users – including referring enquiries to the appropriate team member or elsewhere as appropriate


• Providing administrative support for the team’s activities and projects as required


• Conducting training (in person and remotely) in relation to precedents, templates, styles and knowledge-sharing resources as required


• Assisting with evaluation and implementation of new technology to enhance the workflows of the team, and knowledge-sharing across the firm

Qualifications

• Advanced Microsoft Word skills and experience using other Microsoft Office products in a legal environment


• Experience using I-Deal Docs or other document automation software (ideally including automating documents using the software)


• Strong attention to detail


• Strong written and verbal communication skills


• Excellent prioritisation and organisational skills


• Professional discretion and integrity in dealing with confidential information and maintaining confidentiality on all matters

Additional attributes

• Able to handle multiple tasks while working to tight deadlines


• Able to work well as part of a team, and to collaborate effectively with other team members


• Self-motivated, with a high degree of initiative and the ability to work independently


• Responsive, flexible and proactive, able to adapt to changing business needs including new technology

About us

Corrs Chambers Westgarth is Australia’s leading independent law firm. We provide exceptional legal services across the full spectrum of matters, including major transactions, projects and significant disputes, offering strategic advice on our clients’ most challenging issues.

Why Corrs?

We pride ourselves on meeting our clients’ needs in a culture characterised by excellence, commitment, collaboration and respect. Our policies, practices and behaviours foster a safe and inclusive workplace, and we focus on creating opportunities and supporting a diverse workforce.

Benefits

• Flexible working as standard - we’ve established flexibility as standard business practice and an option for all our people.


• Bonus leave - an additional week of leave each year (5 weeks annual leave in total).


• Generous parental leave entitlements - we offer up to 26 weeks paid leave and pay superannuation on both paid and unpaid leave (up to 12 months).


• Wellbeing program - We support the wellbeing of our people across areas including resilience, mental health, mindfulness, personal development, physical health and self-care.


• Diversity and Inclusion - This is a key area of focus for the firm. We set meaningful goals to improve diversity and foster an inclusive culture in which all employees feel supported and valued.


• Responsible business approach - we are a member of the United Nations Global Compact, and are committed to promoting and respecting human rights, supporting the Compact’s Ten Principles on human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption, and the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.


• Learning and development opportunities - including our Australian-first international study scholarship, our national training program and our mentoring program.

How to apply

To apply, click on the "apply" button or contact Shannon Garrett at [e-mail] for a confidential discussion.

Job details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Administrative, Legal, and General Business


• Industries: Printing Services, Legal Services, and Libraries