Legal Assistant - Disputes

people2people; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

people2people is recruiting for a high performing Litigation Team in Melbourne, Australia. The role offers hands-on experience across a full range of litigious matters within a leading law firm, with a supportive team culture and modern Melbourne CBD offices.

We seek a professional, motivated individual with at least 2 years in a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant role, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while delivering quality. Five days per week, on-site.

Qualifications

• Professional and motivated individual with practical experience in a Legal Assistant or support role within a law firm.
• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary, experience within Litigation desirable.
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks while maintaining quality.
• Be able to work 5 days per week.

Responsibilities

• General administrative duties including document preparation, photocopying, and drafting.
• Monthly billing.
• Preparation of court documents.
• File management of electronic files.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Litigation

Attention to detail

Time management

Billing experience

Job description

The successful candidate will be joining a high performing Litigation Team which advises a high value client base. The role will involve hands on and practical experience across a full range of litigious matters.

Key responsibilities

• General administrative duties including document preparation, photocopying, and drafting
• Monthly billing
• Preparation of court documents
• File management of electronic files

About you

• Professional and motivated individual with practical experience in a Legal Assistant or support role within a law firm
• A minimum of 2 years' experience as a Legal Secretary, experience within Litigation desirable
• High level of attention to detail with the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks while maintaining quality
• Be able to work 5 days per week

About us

This leading law firm advises some of Australia's largest organisations and prides itself on fostering a forward-thinking approach to resolving disputes. The firm have stunning offices based in the heart of Melbourne CBD.

Joining a genuinely down to earth and supportive team culture where there is a global reach but the feeling of a boutique environment

Culture of growth, development, kindness, and accountability