Senior Legal Assistant

Your new role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Assistant to support a Senior Partner and several lawyers in our Commercial Litigation team. This permanent, full-time position is crucial for supporting our legal professionals in delivering exceptional legal services. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of legal procedures and documentation, ensuring the smooth operation of our legal department and contributing to the overall success of our firm.

Your variety of work will include:

• Work collaboratively with legal practitioners including Senior Partner to provide comprehensive administrative support
• Liaise with clients/barristers/lawyers via phone, letter, email and in-person
• Draft, proofread and file legal documents and correspondence
• Manage daily meetings and travel
• Matter management including setting up files, conflict checks and due diligence procedures
• End of month billing, including invoice preparation and file closures
• Develop case briefs, synopses, depositions, contracts, presentations and other formatted documents
• Plan and organise client and team events

You will bring to the role:

• 3 – 5 years experience with administrative support to Partners/Executives within legal services is desirable
• Knowledge of law, regulations and court system
• Exceptional communication and client service
• Proactive approach and initiative
• Confidence with a range of technology and in learning new systems
• Strong time management, planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work autonomously and lead a team
• Experience using practice management system (Leap highly regarded)
• Experience using Qcase, Commcourts, and Citec highly regarded

Why join us?

At SLF Lawyers, we’re committed to creating a workplace where our people thrive – professionally and personally. Here are just some of the benefits our team enjoys:

• Loyalty Leave – Receive an extra day of paid leave for every year of service, up to 5 years.
• Flexible Working Arrangements – Work from home arrangements available (1 day per week).
• Daily Breakfast – Start your morning right with complimentary breakfast provided in every office.
• People Committee – Meaningful social connection with regular social events, charity initiatives, and opportunities to support local causes that matter to you. Included but not limited to team charity walks, national strava challenges & SLF trivia nights.
• CU Health – Access to GPs, psychologists, dietitians, health coaches and more.
• Wellness Reimbursement – Enjoy an annual $250 reimbursement for wellness activities of your choice – from gym memberships to meditation apps.

To find out more, follow this link – https://slflawyers.com.au/about/

If you would like to join a firm committed to its clients and its people, apply now.