Float Legal Assistant

Kaleidoscope Legal Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Legal Recruitment is seeking a float legal assistant for a leading national law firm in Melbourne CBD. You will provide comprehensive support across multiple practice areas and help maintain efficient office operations.

The role emphasizes building strong relationships with colleagues and contributing to the firm’s collaborative environment through proactive administration and client liaison.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months current experience as a legal assistant.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and show initiative.
• Great organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• IT savvy with good technical skills.

Responsibilities

• File management
• Preparation of counsel briefs
• Drafting correspondence and court documents
• Client liaison
• Monthly billing
• Diary management
• General administrative tasks including photocopying and printing

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Communication skills

Autonomy

Organisational skills

IT skills

Job description

• Leading National Firm
• Great working environment
• Great salary on offer

Do you want flexibility in your job? Wide practice areas, outstanding technical resources and well structured team environment. Melbourne CBD!

The Firm

This leading national law firm has built a solid reputation for getting the best results for their clients, having strong resources and a progressive team environment. They take pride in offering a collaborative team environment.

The Role

Working as a float legal assistant with this dynamic and ultra-progressivelaw firm will see you working across their major practice areas including but not limited to Personal Injury Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Corporate and Commercial, Employment and Property.

You will play an integral part in the continued development and structure of this highly regarded law firm and build strong relationships with your colleagues.

Duties

• File management
• Preparation of counsel briefs
• Drafting correspondence and court documents
• Client liaison
• Monthly billing
• Diary management
• General administrative tasks including photocopying and printing

Skills & Experience

• At least 12 months current experience as a legal assistant
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and show initiative
• Great organisational and prioritisation abilities
• IT savvy with good technical skills