Senior Legal Technology Coordinator/Legal Technology Lead

Who are we?

Bennett is Western Australia’s leading litigation and dispute resolution firm. With one of the largest litigation teams in Western Australia, our high performing team has the capability and experience to effectively handle the largest and most complex disputes.

We pride ourselves on recruiting the very best talent in all areas of our practice. If you are passionate about the law and are ready to bring your knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to Bennett, we would love to hear from you.

About the role

As Bennett’s Senior Legal Technology Coordinator, you will play a pivotal leadership role within our Legal Technology function.

This is a senior, second‑in‑charge (2IC) position, working closely with the Legal Technology & Innovation Manager to oversee day‑to‑day operations and keep complex litigation matters running smoothly. You will be a key operational lead across active matters with opportunity to step in as required to ensure continuity and consistency

You’ll oversee matter workflows, manage deliverables, and contribute to firm-wide innovation and process improvement initiatives. The role also offers a unique opportunity to develop and apply in‑court trial support skills, providing hands-on assistance during periods of intensive trial activity.

This role also presents a unique opportunity to build in-court trial support skills, allowing you to actively contribute as an additional resource during periods where the firm has multiple trial commitments.

What you’ll do

Matter management & planning

• Lead scoping for new matters, draft matter plans, track court activity and deadlines
• Support litigation teams working on complex disputes, ensuring matters are well‑planned and ready for trial.

Resource allocation

• Manage the day‑to‑day workflow of Legal Technology Paralegals to assign tasks by urgency and capacity to meet delivery deadlines.
• Ensure tasks are delivered on time and workloads remain balanced and sustainable.

Operational leadership & process improvement

• Provide practical guidance on best practice workflows and delivery standards.
• Support and contribute to internal technology, innovation, and process‑improvement projects.

What you’ll bring

• Experience coordinating people, workflows, and stakeholders in a professional services environment.
• Strong organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with confidence managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• A process mindset, with an interest in improving how work gets done through planning, resourcing, and effective use of technology.
• Backgrounds that may suit this role include Senior Paralegal, Legal Operations, Project Coordination/Management, Litigation Support, or similar operational leadership roles.
• Experience working on litigation or dispute matters is highly regarded, but strong coordination and delivery capability is the key requirement.

How you’ll work with us

Working as 2IC to the Legal Technology & Innovation Manager, you will take ownership of the team’s day‑to‑day tasks and act as a central point of coordination between legal teams, paralegals, and specialist vendors, ensuring work progresses with clarity, structure, and purpose.

This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role suited to someone who thrives on structure, momentum, and measurable outcomes.

Why join Bennett

• Meaningful responsibility from day one in a team invested in technology‑enabled litigation delivery.
• Exposure to major matters and modern tools, with opportunities to contribute to firm‑wide process and technology improvements.
• Collaborative culture that values clear plans, smart resourcing, and continuous learning.

How to apply?

Please select the ‘apply’ button or email the following to our Human Resources team at hr@bennettlaw.com.au.

You must have current Australian work rights to be eligible for this position.

1. A short covering letter (is optional); and
2. Your CV.