Commercial Litigation Legal Assistant — Career Growth

Burgess Paluch; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 60 000 - 72 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Career progression

Supportive team

Recognition for hard work

Resumo da oferta

Burgess Paluch in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a Partner and their team in the commercial litigation practice. You will handle day-to-day tasks across a varied portfolio of matters, including company and shareholder disputes, intellectual property, insolvency and professional negligence.

You will liaise with clients, barristers and external experts, prepare court and other legal documents, manage files and calendars, and assist with monthly billing.

Qualificações

• Intermediate experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally within litigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The confidence to work independently and take initiative.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• A positive, proactive and team-focused approach.

Responsabilidades

• Preparing and drafting court, property and other legal documents
• Liaising with clients, barristers and external experts
• Managing files and ensuring matters are kept up to date
• Managing diaries and coordinating appointments
• Preparing general correspondence
• Assisting with monthly billing

Conhecimentos

Legal assistant experience

Communication skills

Initiative

Organisational skills

Team-oriented

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Burgess Paluch in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a Partner and their team in the commercial litigation practice. You will handle day-to-day tasks across a varied portfolio of matters, including company and shareholder disputes, intellectual property, insolvency and professional negligence.

You will liaise with clients, barristers and external experts, prepare court and other legal documents, manage files and calendars, and assist with monthly billing.