Litigation Legal Assistant — Flexible Hours & Growth

Mills Oakley; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Dress for your day

Discounted health insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts to gyms and studios

Competitive referral bonus

Other amazing perks!

Job summary

Mills Oakley in Perth is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Commercial Disputes and Insolvency practice. You will work closely with two Partners and a team of lawyers, handling diary management, document preparation, court filing, and file administration.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years’ experience in a litigation setting, strong communication, and solid MS Office skills. This role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience as a legal assistant in a litigation practice.
• Excellent communication with a strong client service focus.
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Diary management and work prioritisation.
• Preparing and formatting litigation documents and correspondence, including amendments.
• Electronic filing of Court documents in all Courts.
• Compiling and maintaining Court document files.
• Compilation of briefs to Counsel and experts.
• Undertaking Excel/hyperlinking work.
• Undertaking document management work.
• Managing a litigation diary: hearings, deadlines.
• Conducting conflict checks.
• File opening and closing, system and matter management.
• Assisting with monthly billing and client reports.
• Document management on legal practice management software.
• General administrative support to solicitors.

Skills

Legal assistant experience

Litigation support

Client service

Office software

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Mills Oakley in Perth is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Commercial Disputes and Insolvency practice. You will work closely with two Partners and a team of lawyers, handling diary management, document preparation, court filing, and file administration.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years’ experience in a litigation setting, strong communication, and solid MS Office skills. This role offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional development.