Legal Secretary - Litigation

KW Legal Recruitment; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary package

WFH arrangements

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

KW Legal Recruitment seeks a Legal Secretary to support a busy Partner in the litigation and dispute resolution team in Melbourne. You will draft letters and documents, prepare court papers, liaise with clients, and manage diaries and travel.

You should have at least 12 months' legal secretarial experience, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be highly organised. The firm offers generous WFH arrangements and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months' experience as a legal secretary or assistant.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced litigation environment.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Drafting letters and documents.
• Preparation of Court documents.
• Liaising with clients.
• Diary management.
• Organising travel arrangements.
• Opening and closing files.
• Various administrative tasks.

Skills

Secretarial experience

Organisation

Diary management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Firm

This highly regarded commercial law firm have bustling offices across Australia and enjoy servicing clients with their wide range of practice areas. With its strong firm culture,collaborative and inclusive environment and excellent WFH arrangements, this law firm is highly sought after by both legal professionals and legal support staff.

The Role

The Legal Secretary role sits within the litigation and dispute resolution team and involves providing a high level of secretarial support to a busy Partner and their team. This dynamic and fast-paced team are a close knit and social group.

Duties

• Drafting letters and documents
• Preparation of Court documents
• Liaising with clients
• Diary management
• Organising travel arrangements
• Opening and closing files
• Various administrative tasks

To be considered

To be considered for this role, you should have at least 12 months experience as a legal secretary or assistant. You will be accustomed to working in a fast-paced team and providing a high level of secretarial support. Strong organisational skills along with the ability to prioritise, will be key to your success in this role.

Benefits

This role has a generous salary package on offer and the firm provides all staff with industry leading WFH arrangements. The team are a friendly and lively bunch and enjoy a strong team culture and various social events.

Opportunities for career progression are also available.