Legal Assistant: Government Litigation Support

Kaleidoscope Legal Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great salary + benefits

Career progression opportunities

Social events and well-being program

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Legal Recruitment is seeking a motivated legal assistant to support a Partner at a top-tier national law firm in stunning Melbourne CBD. This role involves file management, preparation of court documents, and research tasks.

Expect a collaborative environment where career progression is encouraged. You'll enjoy great salary plus benefits, social events, and a well-being program.

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal secretary or assistant in a similar role.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and use initiative.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage files including drafting and amending documents.
• Prepare court documents and record court orders.
• File court documents on the Commonwealth Courts Portal.

Skills

Legal secretary or assistant experience

Time management

Strong communication skills

Proactive work ethic

Job description

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

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

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

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

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.

How to Apply

To apply online, please click on the appropriate link. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please contact Anthony Pace on 0433 118 489 or email your CV to [e-mail]