Your new role
We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support the Family & Estates Law Team. You will be an integral part of the 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.
Legal Assistant - Family & Estates Law in Melbourne employer: SLF Lawyers
Join a dynamic legal firm that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth, offering a supportive work culture where your contributions are valued. With flexible working arrangements, generous loyalty leave, and a focus on work-life balance, you'll thrive in an environment that encourages collaboration and community involvement. Enjoy unique benefits like daily breakfast and wellness reimbursements while working alongside experienced legal professionals in a role that is both meaningful and rewarding.
