Legal Assistant - Leasing

About Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers 

Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers is a well-established Australian mid-tier law firm with offices across Sydney, Parramatta, Campbelltown, Wollongong, Newcastle, Raymond Terrace, Hobart and Melbourne. 

We provide comprehensive legal services across property, commercial, litigation and dispute resolution, employment & industrial relations, and plaintiff personal injury law. Our clients include corporations, government, not-for-profit organisations, SMEs and individuals. 

At our core, we are a values-led firm. We are committed to delivering high-quality legal advice with integrity, while fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We invest in our people, encouraging growth, recognising contribution, and providing opportunities to build meaningful and rewarding careers. 

The Opportunity: 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Leasing team in Syndey, supporting Anthony Herro, one of Australia’s leading retail and commercial leasing lawyers.

This is a career-enhancing opportunity for an experience Legal Assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and wants to be involved in complex retail and commercial leasing matters. You will work closely with the team, playing an integral role in supporting high-quality legal services to a diverse client base.

Key responsibilities will include: 

·       Providing high-level legal and administrative support to the Leasing & Property team

·       Drafting, formatting and preparing leasing documentation, correspondence and legal documents

·       Managing client communications and acting as a key point of contact throughout matters

·       Diary, email and calendar management

·       Coordinating meetings, mediations and travel arrangements

·       File management, matter opening and closing, conflict checks and document filing

·       Liaising with landlords, tenants, property managers, agents and other stakeholders

·       Assisting with billing, time entry and monthly invoicing processes

·       Supporting the Leasing & Property team to ensure matters progress efficiently and key deadlines are met

·       Providing general legal administrative support to the team as required

Successful candidates will have: 

·       3-5+ years' experience as a Legal Assistant within a commercial property and/or leasing practice

·       Demonstrated experience supporting lawyers in retail and commercial leasing matters

·       A sound understanding of leasing terminology, processes and documentation

·       Excellent attention to detail and the ability to consistently prepare professional legal documentation

·       Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

·       A proactive approach with the confidence to work autonomously

·       Outstanding communication and client service skills

·       Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office 365

·       Experience using legal practice management and billing systems

 Benefits 

• A blend of working in the office & remotely 

• Annual flu injections 

• Annual Christmas gift 

• Employee Assistance program 

• IT equipment provided to our people to work remotely 

• Annual COD Health dollars towards your health & wellbeing 

• Social gatherings and sporting groups 

• Internal learning and development program 

• Wellbeing program, including corporate massages 

How to Apply: 

If you're excited about this opportunity and what we have to offer, please submit your application. 

We require successful applicants to provide a satisfactory police clearance prior to commencing employment. 

We actively encourage and welcome candidates from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, candidates with a disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates to apply.