Float Legal Secretary
An opportunity has arisen for a Float Legal Secretary to join our professional and vibrant Shared Services team.
Summary about this job
Legal Secretaries
Company: Russell Kennedy
Location: Melbourne
Work type: Full Time
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Phone: +61-3-2544-6371
Fax: +61-8-6260-8508
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Detail information about job Float Legal Secretary. Terms and conditions vacancy
Russell Kennedy is a commercial law firm with over 230 people in Melbourne.
We are committed to providing exceptional legal strategies and solutions to our clients, guided by market-leading expertise across our sectors of focus.
We are very proud of our culture and we work hard to recruit like-minded professionals who will suit the needs and expectations of our clients and our collegiate atmosphere.
We encourage a professional and committed work ethic, while recognising the importance of an enjoyable working environment and balanced lifestyle.
An opportunity has arisen for a Float Legal Secretary to join our professional and vibrant Shared Services team. This position will allow you to use your advanced secretarial skills whilst working across our property, corporate, government, workplace relations, and litigation practices. The Float Secretary will also at times provide support to the Document Production team.
Role Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
• Creating and maintaining files.
• Preparing and typing legal papers and correspondence.
• Preparing detailed bills.
• Dealing with clients and client queries.
• Arranging appointments and managing the lawyer’s calendar.
Required Skills and Experience
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have 5 years’ experience in legal (minimum year 12 education), with polished secretarial and administration skills, as well as advanced word processing skills. Experience within a fast-paced litigation area will be highly regarded.
Additionally, you will have excellent attention to detail, a flexible attitude and an ability to work well under pressure. Knowledge of Elite, FileSite and Caseflow is preferred, however not essential.
Our Culture
Russell Kennedy promotes a workplace culture that actively embraces and fosters diversity and inclusion. Our aim is to support a culture where individuals of all backgrounds and abilities feel included and confident in bringing their whole selves to work, and where their talents are fostered, empowering them to contribute to the success of the firm. Russell Kennedy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and is certified as a WGEA Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.
Russell Kennedy is committed to attracting the best talent available and is open to discussing flexible work arrangements for all of our listed vacancies.
Any questions regarding the vacancy can be directed to Heidi Connell, People & Culture Advisor on (03) 9609 1517.
For further information or to submit your application for this position please visit the careers page on our website.
Please note any offer of employment made by Russell Kennedy Lawyers to the successful candidate will be subject to a police check.
We are currently accepting applications from direct applicants only. No agency referrals will be accepted at this stage.