Legal Assistant - Commercial Litigation

Burgess Paluch; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Supportive team

Recognition for hard work

Job summary

Burgess Paluch in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a Partner and their team in the commercial litigation practice. You will handle day-to-day tasks across a varied portfolio of matters, including company and shareholder disputes, intellectual property, insolvency and professional negligence.

You will liaise with clients, barristers and external experts, prepare court and other legal documents, manage files and calendars, and assist with monthly billing.

Qualifications

• Intermediate experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally within litigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The confidence to work independently and take initiative.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• A positive, proactive and team-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and drafting court, property and other legal documents
• Liaising with clients, barristers and external experts
• Managing files and ensuring matters are kept up to date
• Managing diaries and coordinating appointments
• Preparing general correspondence
• Assisting with monthly billing

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Communication skills

Initiative

Organisational skills

Team-oriented

Job description

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a friendly and approachable Partner and their team within the commercial litigation practice.

You’ll provide day-to-day support across a varied portfolio of matters, including company and shareholder disputes, intellectual property, insolvency and professional negligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and drafting court, property and other legal documents
• Liaising with clients, barristers and external experts
• Managing files and ensuring matters are kept up to date
• Managing diaries and coordinating appointments
• Assisting with monthly billing

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a friendly and approachable Partner and their team within the commercial litigation practice.

You’ll provide day-to-day support across a varied portfolio of matters, including company and shareholder disputes, intellectual property, insolvency and professional negligence.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and drafting court, property and other legal documents
• Liaising with clients, barristers and external experts
• Managing files and ensuring matters are kept up to date
• Managing diaries and coordinating appointments
• Preparing general correspondence
• Assisting with monthly billing

Skills & Experience

• Intermediate experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally within litigation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The confidence to work independently and take initiative
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills
• A positive, proactive and team-focused approach

Culture & Benefits

You’ll be joining a values-driven firm with a genuinely friendly and collaborative culture. The team values everyone's contribution and makes a point of recognising and rewarding hard work.

Along with interesting and varied work, you’ll have the chance to develop your skills, progress your career and be part of a team where your contribution is genuinely valued.

Please note: This role will suit someone with at least 12 months of up-to-date experience in alaw firmas a legal assistant. Please note that you wont be considered for these roles if you don't have legal assistant experience.

Additional information

• Genuine opportunities for career progression
• A friendly, supportive and down-to-earth team
• Recognition and appreciation for your hard work