At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a Partner in Workplace Advisory and Disputes with client management and admin duties.
- Company: Join Gadens, a leading independent Australian law firm with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Flexible work practices, health initiatives, and progressive parental leave support.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a friendly and collaborative team.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the legal sector while developing your skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in professional services, strong organisational skills, and customer service orientation.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Legal Assistant | Workplace Advisory and Disputes | Melbourne
To be successful in this role you will have proven experience in professional services preferably in the legal sector.
- Advanced Microsoft Office Skills
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Self-starter who is customer service orientated
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Your role
You will be responsible for supporting one of our Partners in Workplace Advisory and Disputes team with business development, client management and administrative duties.
- Business Development, Events and Client Management Support
- Event preparation and coordination of activities in conjunction with stakeholders as required
- Preparation of proposals/tenders/submissions associated with business development activities
- Preparation and communication of client related activities and events
- Diary and Email Management
- Manage calendars, coordinate meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements.
- Manage and triage email inboxes and prioritise tasks for ensuring efficient use of time.
- Primary point of contact for internal and external communication.
- Coordinate daily client calls and marketing activity
- Administrative Support
- End to end file management including preparing for monthly billing
- Month end administrative activities as required Document amendments and version control
- Manage and coordinate expense reimbursement, payment of invoices, booking of travel arrangements.
- Draft, proofread, edit correspondence, presentations, and documents
- Working with WAD team members
- Any other administrative tasks as required
- About Gadens
Gadens is a leading, independent Australian law firm, with a clear vision and strategy for the future.
We help people achieve their purpose in a complex world, by leading by example, inspiring others, innovating and building something we are all proud of.
- Develop and inspire our people
- Do the right thing and make an impact
- Work with quality clients in our chosen markets
- Solve problems with people and technology working seamlessly together
- Are a widely recognised and respected brand
What we offer
- A friendly, down-to-earth, and supportive team environment.
- Truly flexible work practices.
• Progressive and market-leading Parental Leave support including
- Superannuation contributions while on Parental Leave, for up to 52 weeks (based on 5 days/week, regardless of your working days)
- An external coach to support our people through the various stages of the parental leave journey (Launch, Leave and Landing)
- A supported and staggered return
- Budget relief for fee earners upon landing/return
- Support and paid leave for Surrogacy and IVF treatment
- Health and wellbeing initiatives.
• And much more!
- Seniority level
- Entry level
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Job function
- Administrative
- Industries
- Legal Services
Legal Assistant | Workplace Advisory and Disputes | Melbourne employer: Gadens
Gadens is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, where associates are empowered to grow their expertise in AI governance, privacy, and technology transactions. With a strong commitment to professional development, you will have access to mentorship opportunities and the chance to contribute to impactful projects across diverse sectors. Located in a vibrant city, Gadens offers a dynamic environment that encourages work-life balance and values the contributions of every team member.
