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?
Benefits
- 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.
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