Precedents Developer

The role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Precedents Developer to join our Brisbane office on a permanent full-time or part-time basis (3-5 days per week).

You will be part of a dynamic team with direct access to the Precedents Manager Chief Information Officer and supervising Principal and have the opportunity to develop your skills as a document automation style Word and workflow expert for a mid-tier growing semi-national law firm.

Core duties and responsibilities of the role will include:

• Develop maintain and update Word & PDF legal precedents and templates using Hotdocs software.
• Automate and code Word & PDF templates using HotDocs.
• Format and style Word templates in accordance with firm Style Guide.
• To support our digital transformation projects assist in transitioning to a new document automation system and updated firm style.
• Design workflows in our new practice management system (once implemented).
• Collaborate with lawyers and support staff to gather feedback and make improvements to existing precedents.
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of court document updates.
• Provide training and support to lawyers and support staff on the use of HotDocs Word and precedents/workflow tools.
• Keep up to date with new legal technologies.
• Administrative tasks as requested by the Precedents Manager including in relation to online library resources.

Who we are seeking

We are ideally looking for:

• 3 years experience as a Precedents Developer or Document Automation and Workflow Specialist.
• Coding ability using HotDocs or equivalent to automate templates.
• Ability to think creatively in solving template automation issues or designing automation processes.
• Advanced Word skills including knowledge of Word styles.
• Commitment to high quality work and compliance with firm style.
• Strong English grammar skills.
• Knowledge of legal numbering and sub paragraphing concepts.
• Knowledge of legal processes and terminology advantageous.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Focus on user experience and efficiency for users.

We offer a competitive salary and a dynamic and supportive work environment. If you have a passion for legal technology document automation and workflows and are looking for an exciting and challenging career opportunity we encourage you to apply.

About McInnes Wilson

We are a full-service firm with 61 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.

Our range of employee benefits are designed to be inclusive of all employees and currently include:

• Progressive paid parental leave policy pre-natal and partner leave
• Access to our firmwide personalised Salary Continuance Insurance Policy
• Flexible working arrangements
• Reward and recognition program including tenure awards annual staff awards and promotion ceremonies
• Further education support and professional development program including a formal mentoring program
• Health and wellbeing initiatives birthday leave for full-time employees firm social club and regular team functions

All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.

Any questions regarding this role should be directed to our Talent team

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals who represent the communities in which we live and work. We encourage people from all backgrounds to join us; we are committed to providing an equitable recruitment experience for all candidates.

If you require any changes or amendments to our recruitment process or have any questions prior to submitting your application please let us know.