Legal Assistant, Dispute Resolution

Legal Assistant, Dispute Resolution & Public Law Permanent, full-time position to be based in Melbourne Hybrid role; in office 3+ days a week working from modern, open-plan offices. We will provide you with WFH IT equipment plus reimbursement of up to $500 for additional equipment Reward and recognition, including competitive remuneration and career progression Learning and career development programs for all roles and levels Flexible leave options and up to 26 weeks paid parental leave Free daily breakfast, office drinks and social events Genuine commitment to health and wellbeing, pro bono and community, and diversity and inclusion across our firm Learn more about what Hall & Wilcox can offer you: bit.ly/HWbenefits About the role and team We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our Dispute Resolution and Public Law team based in our Melbourne office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a very experienced Legal Assistant to join a growing and thriving Dispute Resolution practice at a top national law firm that has a supportive culture and collegiate environment. In this role, you will provide administrative support to a number of Partners and lawyers in both our general commercial litigation and our public law dispute resolution teams. Responsibilities Attending to opening files and conducting conflict checks Monthly billing, reconciliation of expenses and client reporting Attending to searches on companies and individuals Assisting in the preparation of court documents and correspondence Formatting and word processing (with support from our dedicated Document Support team) Attending to e‑filing using online court portals Coordinating meetings and diary management Assisting the team with file management Liaising with clients, suppliers and stakeholders Maintaining Partners/lawyers’ contacts in our firm CRM InterAction, including assisting with list management on their behalf for events and communications About you A minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal assistant within a litigation and public sector law practice Outstanding oral and written communication skills and a strong client service focus Proactive and ability to prioritise tasks Strong attention to detail Strong administrative support skills, including experience with billing and document management systems Experience using Aderant and iManage Strong time management and organisational skills About us Hall & Wilcox is a leading independent Australian law firm. 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. Hear from our people about what it’s like to work at HW: bit.ly/HWpeople Some of our recent awards and citations include: Best Australian Law Firm (>$200m revenue) at the 2025 Client Choice Awards Ranked seventh in the Lawyers Weekly Top 25 Attraction Firms for 2024 and 2025 Law Firm of the Year at the 2023 Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (EOCGE) citation holder since 2018 We are known for having a great culture that is warm and welcoming, progressive, inclusive and supportive, and that is underpinned by our enduring values – known as Hallmarks. We are also renowned for our Smarter Law approach. Smarter Law means we look beyond the status quo to think differently and find solutions. Smarter Law includes enabling technology, challenging business models, innovative pricing and creative resourcing. We are a firm of the future. We offer our people interesting and challenging work, and access to great clients. To learn more about HW visit our website. Apply now Let’s connect. Click apply to submit your application. At Hall & Wilcox, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultural backgrounds (including First Nations), age, abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities. We are also committed to supporting candidates with disabilities 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, **************@hallandwilcox.com.au for a confidential discussion. This vacancy is being managed directly by the HW Talent Acquisition / People & Culture team. We will contact our preferred agency partners should we require any assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr