About this role

• 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 ROLE

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our highly regarded Real Estate & Projects team who advise on some of Australia’s and Asia-Pacific’s largest property transactions and infrastructure projects.
The Team Coordinator & Legal Assistant role is a hybrid role that is perfect for a Senior Legal Assistant with strong leadership experience, is enthusiastic about making a meaningful contribution and is looking to join an energetic team that values initiative and collaboration.
As well as supporting a small number of fee earners, you will work alongside the Practice Manager and play a pivotal role in supporting the operational and people-focused functions of the practice group across Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate the overall allocation of Legal Support nationally
• Facilitate skills sessions and other knowledge sharing forums to optimise the performance levels and maximise the effectiveness of Legal Support.
• Act as the first point of contact for the national support team to resolve operational queries and issues
• Assist with the firm’s Graduate and Seasonal Clerk programs as they relate to the group, including allocations, training, onboarding, offboarding, program feedback and program improvement
• Facilitate any People processes relating to the employee life cycle to ensure they meet the group needs and offer a positive experience, including assisting with the onboarding and offboarding of new and departing staff
• Work closely with the group to increase awareness and ensure adherence to group processes for a “one group” approach and increased efficiencies
• Act as a conduit for firm-wide projects and processes with various Business Services Groups and assist with coordinating within the Practice Group
• Assist in organising Practice Group meetings, events and local celebrations
• Maintenance of core group policies and group intranet to ensure currency of the information and content
• Managing client and matter data within the practice management system, including client specific requirements in line with various client service agreements
• Provide comprehensive administrative support as legal assistant including document drafting and formatting, property searches and registration, file management and client billing and reporting

About this role

• 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 offic