Legal Assistant- Mergers & Acquisitions

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Transparent rewards

Job summary

Kaleidescope Legal Recruitment in Melbourne CBD is seeking an enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join a leading global law firm. You will support a Partner and their team by preparing documents, managing files, and coordinating client work in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.

The role rewards initiative and strong organisational skills, with a culture that values flexibility and transparent rewards. Prior experience in a legal environment is essential.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience as a legal assistant/secretary.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and show initiative.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• IT savvy with good technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of legal documents and other correspondence.
• Maintaining legal files.
• Client management.
• Managing lawyers’ diaries and travel arrangements.
• Management of meetings and telephone conference calls.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Secretary experience

Excellent communication

Autonomy and initiative

Organisational skills

Job description

Full time, Permanent

1mo ago , from Kaleidescope Legal Recruitment

A leader in its field, this global law firm is seeking an enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join their team in the Melbourne CBD.

The Firm

Our client is a highly regarded global law firm that aims to have a significant and positive impact on their people and clients. They are a values driven organisation with a genuine, friendly and collaborative culture.

The Role

Take a proactive role assisting an approachable and mentoring Partner and their highly regarded team deliver a high standard of legal services to their clients within a supportive team environment. Work on matters which includecorporate governance, capital management initiatives, complex shareholder arrangements and joint ventures, initial public offerings, and advising on ASX compliance and obligations.

Duties

• Preparation of legal documents and other correspondence
• Maintaining legal files
• Client management
• Managing lawyers’ diaries ad travel arrangements
• Management of meetings and telephone conference calls

Skills & Experience

• 2 years experience as a legal assistant/secretary
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and show initiative
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• IT savvy with good technical skills

Culture & Benefits

Our client is a values driven organisation with a genuine, friendly and collaborative culture that respects, rewards and values input from all levels of the business. It offersflexible work arrangements and transparent rewards.