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Legal Assistant

Melbourne Administration • Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia • Full-time

Description

Your new role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a Senior Partner and several lawyers. You will be an integral part of the Commercial Litigation team – providing exceptional client service and administrative excellence.

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:

  • Proven 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 in a team
  • Experience using practice management system Actionstep highly regarded
  • Experience using Redcrest, Commcourts, elodgement 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, with flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
  • 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.
  • Salary Insurance – Peace of mind with income protection coverage.
  • Work-Life Balance – We foster a culture that values your time and wellbeing with the benefits to support it.
  • 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.

Role Type

On-site • Permanent • Full-time • Mid-level Senior

Company Overview

At the heart of our firm’s success are our people. We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive environment, where all can succeed, and all are empowered to grow and develop. Check out our careers page for more information (link at bottom of page).