Careers at WRP Legal
Take your legal career to the next level. Gain hands-on experience, work on impactful legal matters and be part of a team that values precision, insight and results.
To apply for a role, please submit the following documents:
A CV that highlights your educational background, relevant work experience and academic achievements
A cover letter expressing your interest and why you believe you would be a great fit to the team
Your latest academic transcript
Current Opportunities
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Typical Work Activities:
- Drafting and reviewing commercial agreements including sales, purchase, supply and project agreements.
- Conducting legal research and analysis to provide guidance to clients on various legal matters.
- Negotiating and structuring commercial transactions.
- Providing legal advice on corporate governance and compliance matters.
- Preparing legal opinions and memoranda on legal issues affecting commercial clients.
- Ensuring that clients receive high-quality legal services
- Collaborating with other practice areas and legal professionals within the firm to provide comprehensive legal services to clients.
Key Attributes:
- Broad legal and commercial knowledge, including contract law, corporate law and regulatory compliance.
- Analytical skills to provide practical solutions for complex legal issues.
- Client-focused with the ability to build and maintain relationships and provide high-quality legal services.
- Excellent drafting and communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organisational skills
Benefits:
- Attractive remuneration package.
- Genuine career progression through world-class trainings, mentorships and studies.
- Dynamic, collaborative and fun professional environment
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Typical Work Activities:
- Answer incoming telephone calls promptly and courteously, directing calls to the appropriate personnel or taking accurate messages when necessary.
- Welcome clients and visitors to the law firm with a warm and professional demeanour, ensuring they feel valued and attended to.
- Manage the reception area, maintaining a tidy and organized space conducive to a professional atmosphere.
- Assist with scheduling appointments and managing meeting room bookings as needed.
- Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including sorting, distributing, and processing as required.
- Capable of effectively communicating and coordinating with service maintenance providers when necessary.
- Maintain and update client databases and contact lists with accurate information.
- Provide administrative support to various departments within the law firm, including word processing, filing, and photocopying documents.
- Assist with basic office tasks such as ordering supplies, coordinating courier services, and monitoring office equipment.
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues to ensure seamless communication and workflow within the office.
Key Attributes:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (essential).
- Knowledge of LEAP (an advantage).
- Possess proficiency in utilising technical facilities in a boardroom setting, including multimedia equipment.
- Fast and accurate keyboard skills. (Essential).
- Have familiarity with office equipment such as scanning, photocopying, printing and binding.
- Understanding on how to work with Nitro Pro and/or Adobe Pro.
- Familiar with how to share documents using OneDrive.
- Familiar with electronic portals such as ASIC, RevSA, EPIC, SAILIS, city councils (an advantage).
- Previous experience in a receptionist or administrative role, preferably within a professional services environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a polite and articulate phone manner.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues at all levels.
- Organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with office equipment such as photocopiers, overhead projectors, multimedia scanning.
- Professional appearance and demeanour, with a commitment to upholding the reputation of the law firm.
Benefits:
- Supportive, inclusive, and collaborative team culture with regular social events.
- Participation in wellness programs and regular social events.
- WRP Legal is a workplace where employees can thrive personally and professionally.