• Ongoing casual position, 2-3 days per week (.4 - .6 FTE)
• Our HW Evolve approach includes hybrid and flexible working. WFH and from modern, open plan offices.  We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment
• Competitive remuneration and our Hallstar reward and recognition program
• Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels
• Flexible leave options, including up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Free daily breakfast and office social events
• Genuine commitment to diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, and pro bono and community

Make the smarter choice. Come and thrive with us. Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you: bit.ly/HWbenefits

About the role and team

We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our growing Disputes Resolution section based in our Brisbane office, on a casual basis for 2-3 days a week. This role provides administrative support to the Disputes Resolution team and is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and fast paced team.

You will be responsible for:

• telephone handling for the team;
• managing client file maintenance for the team;
• coordinating incoming and outgoing correspondence; 
• drafting of documentation as required; and
• other ad-hoc administration duties as required.

 About you

You will ideally have the following skills and experience:

• a minimum of one year of legal assistant experience within a law practice; 
• strong organisational skills;
• a team player; 
• excellent communication skills;
• experience in using client management program/s (Aderant would be desirable but is not required); and
• experience in using document management system/s (iManage10 would be desirable but is not required). 

About us

At Hall & Wilcox, we deliver outstanding legal services to corporate, public sector and private clients, both Australian-based and those offshore doing business in Australia. Our purpose is to enable our clients, our people and our communities to thrive.

We are known for having a great culture that puts people first. A culture where our purpose and values - our Hallmarks - are lived, not laminated.

We do great work, smarter. We’re passionate about the work we do and how it creates value for today and tomorrow. We’re famous for Smarter Law: smarter thinking to create smarter solutions. We embrace innovative thinking and technology. We listen. We partner. We solve.  

Hall & Wilcox is a successful independent Australian law firm; a place to belong, with the freedom to learn and grow. We thrive together. We are diverse and inclusive; everyone is welcome and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

Hear from our people about what it’s like to thrive at Hall & Wilcox: bit.ly/HWpeople

To learn more about Hall & Wilcox visit our website.

 Apply now

Are you ready to make the smarter choice? Let’s connect. Click apply to submit your application.

We are committed to supporting candidates with disability so that every candidate is offered a fair, equitable and supportive recruitment experience. If you require any adjustments or support to complete your application, or if you have any questions, please contact Jaimie Monahan, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor at Jaimie.Monahan@hallandwilcox.com for a confidential discussion.

This vacancy is being managed directly by the Hall & Wilcox Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance.

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