Estate & Wills Legal Assistant — Partner Support

Mills Oakley; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Gym discounts

Study and exam leave

Referral bonus

Other amazing perks!

Job summary

Mills Oakley in Sydney is seeking a Legal Assistant to support a partner and special counsel in our Wills and Estates team. You will manage diaries, appointments and client meetings while handling opening and closing files and preparing briefs.

This role offers exposure to estate planning, administration and litigation matters, with a focus on client service, accuracy and confidentiality. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years’ experience as a legal secretary or EA and proficiency with the

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a legal secretary or executive assistant.
• Experience in wills and estates and/or litigation is advantageous.
• Excellent client-service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, appointments and client meetings.
• Open and close files; prepare briefs and court books.
• Handle end of month billing and client inquiries.
• Draft emails, letters and other documents.
• Print, collate and format documents; filing and file management.

Skills

Client service

MS Office proficiency

Diary management

Document drafting

Attention to detail

Tools

Legal practice management systems

Job description

Mills Oakley in Sydney is seeking a Legal Assistant to support a partner and special counsel in our Wills and Estates team. You will manage diaries, appointments and client meetings while handling opening and closing files and preparing briefs.

This role offers exposure to estate planning, administration and litigation matters, with a focus on client service, accuracy and confidentiality. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years’ experience as a legal secretary or EA and proficiency with the