Legal Secretary- Dispute Resolution

Kaleidoscope Legal Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaleidoscope Legal Recruitment in Melbourne CBD is seeking an experienced litigation secretary to support a highly regarded partner, delivering a high standard of legal services. You will work autonomously on a diverse mix of matters and maintain a client-focused approach.

Join a friendly, supportive team that values initiative, strong organisation, and clear communication. The role offers a chance to contribute to complex commercial matters while managing diaries, documents, and meetings in a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a litigation legal 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.
• Strong technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents and other correspondence.
• Maintain legal files.
• Conduct legal research.
• Assist with client enquiries.
• Manage lawyers' diaries.
• Oversee meetings and conferences.

Skills

Litigation secretary experience

Communication skills

Autonomy

Organisation

Fast-paced environment

Technical skills

Job description

• Fantastic work culture
• Be acknowledged for your achievements
• Encouraged to take initiative

Ready to take the next step in your legal career within a leading national firm? Melbourne CBD location!

The Firm

Our client is a top-tier national law firm. The team is known to be friendly and supportive with a client focused approach. They are proud of their diversity and inclusion.

The Role

Take an active and autonomous role in assisting a highly regarded and very approachable Litigation Partner deliver a high standard of legal services to their clients. Work on a diverse mix of matters including commercial risk management, fraud and forgeries, mortgage recovery and security enforcement, the enforcement of consumer and commercial credit contracts, insolvency, breach of contract, misleading, deceptive and unconscionable conduct.

Duties

• Preparation of legal documents and other correspondence
• Maintaining legal files
• Conducting legal research
• Assisting with client enquiries
• Managing lawyers' diaries
• Management of meetings and conferences

Skills & Experience

• Demonstrated experience as a litigation legal 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
• Strong technical skills

Culture & Benefits

Our client is a values driven organisation with a genuine, friendly and collaborative culture. You will experience personal satisfaction and pride in your achievements. Most importantly it actively encourages work-life balance by providing a supportive and flexible environment.