Legal Assistant - Property

Buscojobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Melbourne Property team on a permanent, full-time basis.

About Us

Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 10 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a property Legal Assistant to join our Melbourne Property team on a full-time basis. As a Legal Assistant, you will display initiative, professionalism, and high attention to detail. You will be eager to learn and develop your skills as a Legal Assistant in the Melbourne Property Team.

Responsibilities will include the following :

• Assisting in the preparation and finalisation of legal documents;
• Mail merging documents and formatting;
• Diary management;
• Answering phone calls and assisting with client enquiries.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years’ experience working in a law firm, preferably in a Property law environment. However, this experience is not a pre-requisite for the role. The most important requirement for the candidate is a ‘can do’ attitude, and the energy and enthusiasm to learn and develop your skills.

Excellent communication skills, with a client service focus, are essential, as well as the ability to work in a team and follow directions. You will have the ability to prioritise tasks, display initiative, have good attention to detail, and a proven history of meeting deadlines. The role will require the candidate to proactively manage workflow, with an emphasis on organisational skills to manage incoming work, delegate tasks, and process work effectively.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career in a fun, fast-paced team environment.

What We Offer

We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including :

• Dress for your day;
• Discounted health insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
• Study and exam leave;
• Competitive referral bonus;
• Other amazing perks!

Apply

All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.