Senior Legal Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Legal Assistant to join our fast-paced Corporate & Commercial team, working closely with our Managing Partner and Head of Corporate & Commercial. We are seeking a career legal assistant who is looking for a long-term role and is committed to becoming an integral part of the team.

This role is for someone who enjoys being fully immersed in matters, taking ownership and playing an active role in achieving the best outcomes for our clients.

The role

  • Prepare and manage legal documentation and correspondence.
  • Manage client files, searches, electronic records, conflicts, AML requirements and matter workflows.
  • Coordinate property, leasing and commercial matters, including key dates, conditions and settlements.
  • Liaise with clients, solicitors and third parties.
  • Manage diaries, meetings, billing, time recording and general administration.
  • Coordinate execution of documents through Docusign and maintain accurate transaction records.

Commercial, property and leasing

  • Prepare and amend commercial documentation
  • Assist with settlement requirements and transaction implementation.
  • Undertake company and PPSR searches through InfoTrack.
  • Stamping of trust deeds through Duties Online.
  • Undertake title, rates and planning searches through InfoTrack.
  • Preparing first draft of a contracts of sale and Section 32 statement, amending with Partner
  • Assist with leases, disclosure statements, renewals, variations and surrenders.
  • Prepare verification of identity documentation.
  • Assist with PEXA and Duties Online matters.
  • Maintain client lease status reports and assist with monthly client meetings.

About you

  • An experienced Senior Legal Assistant with strong commercial law, property and/or leasing.
  • Highly organised, proactive and able to anticipate what is required.
  • Comfortable managing competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, iManage and legal practice management systems.
  • Professional, client-focussed and able to exercise sound judgement.

Contact

To learn more about this exceptional opportunity, please contact Katrina Cheesewright, Head of People & Culture, at KCheesewright@rigbycooke.com.au.

Our current vacancies

To view our other vacancies, please view our Careers page.

What we offer:

Not just a workplace — a place to thrive

 Big firm expertise, boutique firm culture

Work on complex, high-quality matters, while enjoying the agility, collaboration, and close-knit community with competitive salaries that sets us apart.

Support that sets you up for success

From the get-go, you are set up for success commencing with a tailored onboarding program and ongoing assistance from fellow Legal Assistants, HR, IT and Business Development.

Your wellbeing matters

Our HR team provides genuine pastoral care, practical tools and proven strategies – plus access to our comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.

Work where life happens

Our prime CBD location means easy access to all public transport, and only a short walk from the courts and tribunals.

If you don’t tick every box but you are self-motivated and ready for the next step in your legal career — we would love to hear from you.

Our benefits

At Rigby Cooke Lawyers, we value respect, accountability and being a team player. In addition to providing a friendly and supportive culture, Rigby Cooke Lawyers offers a range of benefits to staff well in excess of standard employee benefits programs, including the opportunity to work flexibly and above market salaries.

Our employee benefits include:

  • Above market salaries
  • Generous bonus schemes
  • Hybrid working
  • Excellent CBD location, with good transport links
  • Salary continuance insurance
  • Enhanced paid parental leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Community giving program
  • Collaborative working environment
  • Receive first class job support and mentoring
  • Access a range of learning and development opportunities
  • Social activities
  • Health and wellbeing initiatives

About Rigby Cooke Lawyers

Rigby Cooke Lawyers is a full-service, commercial law firm providing legal expertise and industry knowledge to private and public sector across Australia.

With origins tracing back to the 1840s, we have a long-standing reputation for achieving successful outcomes for our clients. We do this by understanding our clients’ businesses and industries, and by staying at the forefront of changes in technology and legislation.

This is because, above all else, we remain true to our mission: Our people: Your success

Our clients range from some of the largest and best-known Australian and overseas companies to mid-market, privately owned or publicly listed companies, as well as not-for-profit government entities and private clients with a mix of commercial and family assets and investments.

We work with our clients by providing full-service ongoing support for all their commercial and private needs or by offering specialty expertise when required.