At a Glance
- Tasks: Support a Family Law Principal with high-level organisation and client communication.
- Company: Reputable law firm in Melbourne's CBD with a dynamic work culture.
- Benefits: Work from home one day a week after training and gain valuable legal experience.
- Other info: Opportunity for temp role until early 2027, with potential for extension or permanency.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment and make a real impact in family law.
- Qualifications: Experience in legal support, strong organisational skills, and resilience under pressure.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
A well-known law firm in Melbourne's CBD is seeking a highly experienced Legal Assistant to support the Principal – Family Law to commence as soon as possible in this initial temp role until early 2027, with a view to extend or permanency. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Assistant to step into a fast-paced, high-powered environment and provide crucial support to a senior leader.
About the Role:
You will be the right hand to the Principal – Family Law, ensuring seamless day-to-day operations. This role demands a high level of organisation, efficiency, and resilience to keep up with a fast-moving and demanding environment. Your key responsibilities will include:
- High-level calendar management – scheduling meetings, mediations, and court hearings
- Client liaison – communicating with clients in a professional manner
- Legal practice management system (Affinity) – opening files, saving documents/emails
- Dictation and transcription
- E-briefs and disclosure management
- Billing and invoicing
- Ensuring smooth workflow and managing competing priorities
This role requires someone who is extremely organised, proactive, and resilient, with a strong ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you must have:
- Experience supporting senior leaders in a fast-paced legal environment
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
- Thick-skinned, confident, and able to work under high pressure
- Experience using Affinity or similar legal practice management systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and ability to work autonomously
What’s on Offer?
- One day a week to work from home - post successful completion of training
- Work closely with a top-tier Family Law Principal
- A dynamic and fast-paced work environment within a respected legal practice
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