Legal Assistant- Workplace Relations

Kaleidoscope Legal Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Legal Recruitment is excited to present a fantastic Melbourne CBD opportunity with a top-tier national law firm. You will provide support to a respected dispute resolution Partner and a seasoned workplace relations team in a busy, partner-led environment.

In this hands-on role you will manage all administrative tasks, prepare briefs and court documents, coordinate conferences, liaise with clients and professionals, and help keep matters on track.

Qualifications

• Experience as a legal assistant in a litigation setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Managing all administrative aspects of the file.
• Producing court documents, preparing briefs and trial preparation.
• Liaising with clients, medical professionals, lawyers and barristers.
• Arranging appointments and managing diaries.
• Obtaining material in support of a case, including medical, financial and claim records.
• Conference and mediation coordination.

Skills

Litigation experience

Communication skills

Autonomy

Organisation

Relationship building

Job description

• Encouraged to take the lead
• Genuine work-life balance
• Enjoy recognition for your hard work

Fantastic opportunity with a top-tier national law firm supporting a personable and mentoring Partner. Great Melbourne CBD location!

The Firm

A top-tier national law firm whose clients are at the forefront of their work and achieving the best possible results. They also have a genuine commitment to enabling their staff to achieve their potential.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to provide support to a highly regarded dispute resolution Partner and highly regarded workplace relations team. Matters will include enterprise bargaining, workplace change and restructuring, anti-discrimination, restraint of trade and confidential information obligations and defending OH&S prosecution proceedings.

Duties

• Managing all administrative aspects of the file
• Producing court documents, preparing briefs and trial preparation
• Liaising with clients, medical professionals, lawyers and barristers
• Arranging appointments and managing diaries
• Obtaining material in support of a case, including medical, financial and claim records
• conference and mediation coordination

Skills & Experience

• Litigation experience in a similar role as a legal assistant
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and show initiative
• Great organisational and prioritisation abilities
• Ability to develop strong relationships both internally and externally

Culture & Benefits

They are a values driven organisation with a genuine, friendly and collaborative culture that respects, rewards and values input from all levels of the business.

You will experience personal satisfaction, highly rewarding work and pride in your achievements.