Legal Assistant - Public Law

About us

We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our preeminent Public Law team. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support to two of our award-winning Partners Briana Eastaugh and Terry Montebello, and a team of skilled lawyers.  

There is plenty of variety in this role, with the key responsibilities including:

• Administrative Support: Email and diary management, coordination of internal and external meetings/functions and booking travel
• File Management: Opening and closing of matters including e-filing and physical archiving via Aderant Expert (billing) and iManage (document management) systems
• Document Preparation: Creating, drafting, editing and formatting a range of documents
• Billing & Reporting: Time entry, preparation and processing of monthly invoices
• Client Management: Maintaining the team’s client database

About you

You will be a proactive and passionate team member, who can maintain ownership of their role in a busy environment where no two days are the same. You will need to be able to demonstrate initiative, a willingness to learn, and display confidence and enthusiasm in completing all tasks. Above all we are looking for someone who is collaborative and proactive.

In addition to this, you will bring:

• Experience - at least 2 years experience in administration or a similar role
• Communication - excellent interpersonal skills, can confidently engage with clients and colleagues at all levels
• Proactive Approach - a self-starter, with the ability to adapt and remain organised in a dynamic environment
• Attention to detail - able to produce accurate, high-quality work within set timeframes
• Technical Skills - proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (experience with iManage and Aderant Expert is highly regarded)

Why join Maddocks?

Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you will experience:

A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.

Career Development: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.

Community involvement: give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.

Work flexibly: work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office.

Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs.

Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.  

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time. 

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