Legal Assistant - Private Advisory Sydney FullTime

Nulsen Disability Services; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 60 000 - 76 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Dress for your day

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts to gyms and studios across a

Study and exam leave

Competitive referral bonus

Other amazing perks!

Résumé du poste

Mills Oakley in Sydney's Tax & Private Advisory practice is expanding, with an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to support a partner and special counsel in our Wills and Estates team. This role offers exposure to estate planning, administration, and litigation matters, delivering high-quality client service during sensitive life events.

You will manage diaries, open/close files, assist with billing, draft correspondence, prepare briefs, and maintain meticulous file management.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a legal secretary or executive assistant.
• Experience in wills and estates and/or litigation is highly regarded.
• Excellent communication with a strong client-service focus.
• Professional and empathetic approach when dealing with clients.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and legal practice management systems.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a good work ethic.

Responsabilités

• Managing diaries, appointments, and client meetings.
• Opening and closing files.
• End of month billing.
• Answering phone calls and assisting with enquiries.
• Drafting emails, letters, and documents.
• Printing, collating and formatting documents.
• Preparation of briefs and court books.
• Filing and file management.

Connaissances

Legal secretary experience

Estate experience valued

Client service excellence

Empathetic client handling

MS Office proficiency

Prioritising and meeting deadlines

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Outils

Microsoft Office

Legal practice management software

Description du poste

Our Sydney Tax & Private Advisory practice is growing with an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a Legal Assistant.

About Us

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

Our Sydney Tax & Private Advisory practice is growing with an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a Legal Assistant to support a partner and special counsel in our newly established Wills and Estates team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of estate planning, estate administration, and estate litigation matters.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the team with the day-to-day management of files while delivering exceptional service to clients during often sensitive and significant life events.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing diaries, appointments, and client meetings;
• Opening and closing files;
• End of month billing;
• Answering phone calls and assisting with enquiries;
• Drafting emails, letters, and documents;
• Printing, collating and formatting documents;
• Preparation of briefs and court books;
• Filing and file management; and

Who We Are Looking For

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• At least 2 years’ experience in a legal secretary or executive assistant position;
• Experience in wills and estates and/or litigation will be highly regarded;
• Excellent communication skills with a strong client-service focus;
• A professional and empathetic approach when dealing with clients;
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and legal practice management systems;
• The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines;
• Strong attention to detail; and
• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn.

What We Offer

We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:

• Dress for your day;
• Discounted health insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
• Study and exam leave;
• Competitive referral bonus; and
• Other amazing perks!