Legal Assistant - Disputes & Litigation

Legal People; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Active social club

Ongoing training

Job summary

Legal People in Melbourne is seeking a career-focused Legal Assistant with at least 3 years' litigation experience to support a Partner and their team. You will manage diaries, prepare briefs and court documents, handle matter management, and liaise with Barristers and external stakeholders in a fast-paced disputes practice.

The role offers an attractive salary package, ongoing training, health and wellbeing initiatives, and an active social club.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as a Legal Assistant in litigation.
• Proficient MS Office skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and a positive, pro-active team attitude.

Responsibilities

• Diary management and travel arrangements.
• Assist with matter management including conflict checks and file opening/closing.
• Formatting of legal documents and general correspondence.
• Assist with briefs to counsel, discovery documents, court documents and trial books.
• Court and tribunal filing; assist with hearings, conferences and mediations.
• Liaise with Barristers, Courts and external stakeholders.
• Preparation of month end billing and expenses.
• Other administrative tasks as required.

Skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Deadline driven

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

This is an exceptional opportunity for an enthusiastic and career focussed Legal Assistant to consolidate their career and enjoy all the benefits of working in a highly successful and leading national Law Firm.

With an enviable reputation, our client is now seeking a self-motivated individual with at least 4 years' experience as a Legal Assistant to support a delightful Partner and their team (all described as great to work with) in their thriving Disputes & Litigation practice.

Some of your key responsibilities will include;

• diary management and travel arrangements


• assist with matter management eg conflict checks, opening and closing files


• formatting of legal documents and general correspondence


• assist with preparation of briefs to counsel, discovery documents, court documents and trial books


• court and tribunal filing


• assist with hearings, conferences and mediations


• liaise with Barristers, Courts and external stakeholders


• preparation of month end billing and expenses


• other administrative tasks as required

To secure this exciting opportunity you will have at least 3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant, in litigation, together with;

• proficient MS Office skills


• strong attention to detail


• ability to meet deadlines


• excellent written and verbal communication skills


• a positive, pro-active and friendly team attitude

On offer is an attractive salary package with excellent staff benefits including ongoing training, health & well being initiatives and an active social club.