Legal Assistant

KW Legal Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary package

Work-from-home arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

KW Legal Recruitment is seeking a Legal Secretary for a national law firm with offices across Australia. The role sits in the insurance team, supporting a busy Partner and their team in a fast-paced environment. The team is close-knit, social, and expanding.

You will draft letters and documents, prepare court materials, liaise with clients, manage diaries and travel arrangements, and open/close files. A minimum of 12 months' legal secretary experience and strong organisational skills are

Qualifications

• 12 months experience as a legal secretary.
• Experience in a fast-paced team environment.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting letters and documents
• Preparation of Court documents
• Liaising with clients
• Diary management
• Organising travel arrangements
• Opening and closing files
• Various administrative tasks

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Job description

This highly regarded national law firm have offices across Australia and enjoy servicing clients across a wide range of practice areas. With over 600 staff members, this well-known law firm are known for having a strong firm culture and for their collaborative and inclusive environment.

The Role

The Legal Secretary role sits within the insurance team and involves providing a high level of secretarial support to a busy Partner and their team. This dynamic and fast-paced team are a close knit and social group. The role is available due to growth within the team.

Duties

• Drafting letters and documents
• Preparation of Court documents
• Liaising with clients
• Diary management
• Organising travel arrangements
• Opening and closing files
• Various administrative tasks

To be considered

To be considered for this role, you should have at least 12 months experience as a legal secretary. You will be accustomed to working in a fast-paced team and providing a high level of secretarial support. Strong organisational skills along with the ability to prioritise, will be key to your success in this role.

This role has a generous salary package on offer and provides all staff with industry leading WFH arrangements. Opportunities for career progression are also available.