Trudy Reading
Senior Client Advisor
Trudy joined Law Staff in 2014 with over 13 years' experience in the Brisbane legal industry. Her skill set and experience includes Administration, Accounts and more extensively Human Resources within a well-respected Mid Tier Brisbane commercial law firm. This has given her first-hand knowledge and an indepth understanding of the many challenges and resourcing requirements of sizable legal practices.
As HR manager, she was responsible for the recruitment and deployment of Professional Staff, Shared Services and Support Staff. She was also heavily involved in Training and Development, Performance Management , and establishing, drafting and implementing HR Policies and Procedures.
Trudy's experience in working closely with Partners, Managers and Staff has given her a rare appreciation of the unique requirements of each department within the commercial areas of practice, including:
Corporate Law / M&A
Intellectual Property / ICT Law
Banking & Finance
Property
Construction Law
Workplace Relations / Commercial Litigation
Trudy's focus is on recruitment of Legal Support and Shared Services Staff including:
Entry level Lawyers to Senior Practitioners
In-House Lawyers (locally to nationally)
Contract Lawyers (from 1 to 12 months)
Legal Human Resources Practitioners
Legal Business Developement Professionals
Legal Knowledge Managers
Legal Admin / Support Staff
On a personal note, Trudy enjoys releasing her inner chef and indulging in her love of cooking or getting active outdoors with her young family.