One-on-One Partner Support: Diverse Commercial Legal Assistant

Michelle Sneesby - Founder and Managing Partner; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

empire group in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to work closely with a Partner on a truly varied portfolio of legal matters. This is a one-on-one support role for a busy Partner across commercial litigation, public law, native title and more.

You will provide high-level legal and administrative support, manage competing priorities, and help ensure matters are handled efficiently from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting a Partner or senior legal practitioner in a law firm.
• Strong document preparation, diary management and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and maintain attention to detail.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to take ownership of your role.
• Interest in working across a diverse range of legal matters.

Responsibilities

• Managing diaries, meetings, appointments and travel arrangements.
• Preparing and formatting legal documents, correspondence and court materials.
• Coordinating matter administration, electronic filing and document management.
• Assisting with billing, expenses, file opening and general matter support.
• Liaising professionally with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Staying one step ahead, anticipating the Partner's needs and keeping everything on track.

Skills

Diary management

Document preparation

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Ownership mindset

Job description

empire group in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to work closely with a Partner on a truly varied portfolio of legal matters. This is a one-on-one support role for a busy Partner across commercial litigation, public law, native title and more.

You will provide high-level legal and administrative support, manage competing priorities, and help ensure matters are handled efficiently from start to finish.