Contracts & Legal Admin - Stable Org, Growth & Impact

Michael Page Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Australia is recruiting a Legal Assistant for a not-for-profit and pro bono practice in the heart of Melbourne's CBD. You will support an award-winning partner and help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of a unique charity-focused practice.

Join a team that works on landmark Aboriginal matters and community programs across Australia. You will manage diaries, prepare documents, liaise with clients, and handle billing within a respected firm offering a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a legal assistant or PA within a law firm.
• Unrestricted working rights in Australia.
• High level of attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Diary and calendar management, travel bookings and related disbursements.
• Prepare documents including contracts, deeds, briefs, and memos.
• Direct client contact and relationship building.
• Legal administration tasks including billing.

Job description

Legal Assistant – Not-for-Profit & Pro Bono

Salary up to $105k package

THE FIRM

One of the Australia’s leading law firms are looking to add a high calibre Legal Assistant to their team. Situated in modern offices in the heart of the CBD, the firm boasts an enviable client base that includes global corporations and high net worth individuals.

THE ROLE

The role will involve working closely with an award winning preeminent Partner to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the unique practice.

Become involved in genuinely feel-good work that includes working with charities and non‑for‑profits, landmark Aboriginal peoples matters, and community programmes across Australia.

• Diary and calendar management, booking travel, accommodation and other disbursements.
• Preparing documents including contracts, deeds, briefs, and memos.
• Have direct contact with clients and build first hand relationships.
• Legal administrative tasks including billing.

ABOUT YOU

Our client is not extending this opportunity to Students or those without unrestricted working rights.

To be considered for the role, you must be a legal assistant or PA with at least 3 years’ experience gained within a law firm.

High level of attention to detail with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks while maintaining quality.

Be able to work 5 days per week.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU

You will be joining one of Australia’s leading law firms and will work closely with an industry renowned Partner. The firm offer an extensive benefits package which is enviable across the market.