Lawyer

Artsupport; Perth; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 26 weeks parental leave

Study support options

Salary continuance insurance

Purchased annual leave options

Social events and corporate discounts

Diversity & Inclusion and Reconciliati

Job summary

Artsupport is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join a well-established law firm in Perth CBD. The role offers full-time, permanent employment in a busy, supportive environment with high-level legal support responsibilities.

The ideal candidate has previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in insurance litigation, strong organisational skills and top-notch document formatting abilities. You will work closely with lawyers, manage files, billing and travel arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary within insurance litigation.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and document formatting skills.
• Confidence working in a busy legal environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word.

Responsibilities

• Managing diaries, appointments and meeting schedules.
• Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence.
• Liaising with clients and coordinating meetings.
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files.
• Preparing monthly billing and processing expenses.
• Managing dictation and document production.
• Coordinating travel arrangements as required.
• Providing general administrative and secretarial support to the team

Skills

Org skills

Attention to detail

Communication

MS Word

Proactive & flexible

Independent & collaborative

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Legal Assistant

6001 Perth People2People UK SF

Our client is a well-established law firm located in the heart of Perth CBD, offering a professional, supportive and collaborative working environment. With a strong reputation in the legal market, the firm provides an opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals in a busy and engaging practice.

An opportunity has become available for an experienced Legal Assistant to join the team on a full-time, permanent basis. This position would suit someone who is organised, proactive and confident providing high-level support in a fast-paced legal environment.

The Role

• Managing diaries, appointments and meeting schedules
• Preparing, formatting and amending legal documents and correspondence
• Liaising with clients and coordinating meetings
• Opening, maintaining and closing client files
• Preparing monthly billing and processing expenses
• Managing dictation and document production
• Coordinating travel arrangements as required
• Providing general administrative and secretarial support to the team

About You

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary within insurance litigation.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and document formatting skills.
• Confidence working in a busy legal environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word.
• A proactive, flexible approach and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

What Is on Offer?

• Salary package of approximately $105,000
• Full-time, permanent position
• Perth CBD location
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced legal professionals
• Varied and interesting work within an established practice

Benefits

• Up to 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Generous study support options
• Salary continuance insurance
• Purchased annual leave options
• Fun social events and corporate discounts
• Employee-led Diversity & Inclusion and Reconciliation Committees
• Opportunities to participate in pro bono work

At people2people, Edge Recruitment and Frog Recruitment, we welcome everyone and encourage people to be their authentic selves. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruitment consultant so we can support your needs.

Our Perth office continues to grow, and our Legal Assistants are very important to us. Each Legal Assistant supports two teams of lawyers. We have a number of Legal Assistants with varying levels of experience, and they all work together to ensure our teams are successful. Their responsibilities are varied and include:

• Opening and closing files
• Billing and support with month‑end and finance related requirements throughout the month
• Running conflict searches, ASIC and property searches
• Preparing letters of engagement and related paperwork
• General administrative duties including document creation, filing, and preparing reports
• Back up and support to other Legal Admins during absences and during peak times
• Supporting the lawyers and assisting with the day to day running of the office