Part-Time Legal Assistant – Insurance Litigation Support

Mills Oakley; Melbourne; Presencial; AUD 55 000 - 70 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Wellbeing initiatives

Discounts with partners

Novated leases

Personal day

Additional annual leave

Employee referral program

MeridianMinds program

Melbourne CBD location

Resumo da oferta

Mills Oakley is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant in Melbourne, VIC to support the legal team with administrative duties, document preparation, and client communication. The role requires organization, legal terminology knowledge, and strong multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include filing, researching, organizing case files, scheduling, and liaising with clients and witnesses. A legal studies degree and 1–2 years of experience are preferred.

Qualificações

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or related field.
• 1-2 years of experience as a legal assistant or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research databases.

Responsabilidades

• Assist lawyers in preparing legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, and contracts.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases.
• Manage and organize case files and documents.
• Schedule appointments and meetings for lawyers.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal cases.
• Prepare and file legal documents with courts and government agencies.
• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and preparing witness lists.
• Perform other administrative tasks as needed.

Conhecimentos

Legal terminology

Communication

Multitasking

Formação académica

Associate/Bachelor in legal studies

Ferramentas

Microsoft Office

Legal research databases

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Legal Assistant

3001 Melbourne Community Lifestyles Agency

Melbourne, VIC

Posted 2 days ago

Job Description

Summary: We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to provide administrative support to our legal team. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be able to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively, and have a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist lawyers in preparing legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, and contracts


• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases


• Manage and organize case files and documents


• Schedule appointments and meetings for lawyers


• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal cases


• Prepare and file legal documents with courts and government agencies


• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and preparing witness lists


• Perform other administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in legal studies or related field


• 1-2 years of experience as a legal assistant or in a similar role


• Strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively


• Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal research databases

Benefits

• Wellbeing initiatives including regular health and skin checks, flu vaccinations


• A range of discounts and services through a variety of leading retail and service partners


• Salary sacrificing options (including novated leases)


• An additional paid Personal Enjoyment Day each calendar year


• Ability to purchase up to 1 week of additional annual leave per financial year


• An employee referral program


• A commitment to learning and development through our MeridianMinds program


• Melbourne CBD location with great access to transport links

Workplace Culture

We strive to be an employer of choice and understand that it is the contribution of our people that makes our business successful. We have a range of benefits that reward excellence, which include…

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives. We see this as essential to our success, including our ability to innovate and achieve sustained high performance. This is a key part of our Values—Human, Bold, and Outstanding.