Legal Assistant- Government Litigation

Kaleidoscope Legal Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great salary + benefits

Great team environment

Fantastic career progression

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Legal Recruitment is seeking a motivated legal assistant to support a Partner and their team on a range of matters, including immigration, disability, child support and freedom of information. The Partner is described as supportive and caring towards the team, in a top-tier national law firm with a Melbourne CBD presence.

The role offers a great salary and benefits, a fantastic team environment, and clear career progression within a long-standing, award-winning firm that operates

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal secretary or assistant in a similar role.
• Strong time management and initiative.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and enthusiastic approach to work.

Responsibilities

• File management including drafting and amending documents.
• Preparation of court documents.
• Recording court orders and information in the litigation management system.
• Filing of court documents on the Commonwealth Courts Portal.
• Undertaking searches and research tasks when required.
• Billing.

Skills

Legal secretary experience

Time management

Communication skills

Proactive work ethic

Job description

• Great salary + benefits
• Great team environment
• Fantastic career progression

A rare opportunity with a Top-Tier National Law Firm! Support at Partner level. Stunning Melbourne CBD location and offices!

The Firm

This long standing top-tier national law firm offers quality legal services locally and across Europe, America and Asia. Promoting a collaborative team environment, this firm has been recognised with numerous awards making them leaders in the legal arena.

The Role

Our client is looking for a motivated and energetic legal assistant to support one of the nicest Partners and their team across a range of matters which include Immigration, Disability, Child Support and Freedom of Information. The Partner has been described as someone who has a genuine care for their team.

Duties

• File management including drafting and amending documents
• Preparation of court documents
• Recording court orders and information in our litigation management system
• Filing of court documents on the Commonwealth Courts Portal
• Undertaking searches and research tasks when required
• Billing

Skills & Expertise

• Experience as a legal secretary or assistant in a similar role
• The ability to manage time efficiently and use initiative
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• A proactive and enthusiastic approach to your work ethic

Culture & Benefits

This firm takes pride in offering further training and encourages career development. They provide fantastic benefits including numerous social events, weekly drinks and a well-being program.