Legal Secretary (Litigation) - Government Matters

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Detail information about job Legal Secretary (Litigation) - Government Matters. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Expanding Mid-Size Law Firm with an Excellent Reputation
• Down to Earth Firm Culture | Full Training + Mentoring
• Top End Salary + Benefits

At Amicus Legal Recruitment, our sole focus rests exclusively in the legal talent domain and we are specialists in the legal recruitment industry. 

THE FIRM:

Having built up a reputation for providing the highest quality legal advice and services for over 100 years this firm is now one of the most respected independent Commercial Law firms in Melbourne. They have long-standing professional relationships with their clients both here in Australia and overseas.  This firm has a modern culture which nurtures the outside interests and pursuits of their staff.

THE POSITION:

Due to a reallocation of the Litigation PA's within the team they are looking for a Litigation PA to join them.  This role will see the successful candidate supporting a Partner and a new Junior Lawyer who has recently joined the firm. There will be an element of overflow in this role, whereby you will be assisting other PAs within the practice group when time allows. The atmosphere in this team is electric so you will you need to be someone who thrives in a fast paced environment and who is resilient to the demands of constantly working to strict deadlines.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Diary and calendar management including coordinating meetings and travel;
• Email management;
• Drafting correspondence and court documents;
• Preparing Briefs to Counsel;
• Dictaphone typing;
• Attending to clients queries by telephone and email;
• File management;
• Prioritising a busy workload and working to strict deadlines;
• Extensive monthly billing; and
• Ad hoc administrative duties as required.

ABOUT YOU:

The ideal candidate for this role is an intermediate Legal Secretary/PA (3 to 5 years experience) with solid Litigation experience and who has 5* legal secretary skills being fast and accurate typing, excellent Microsoft Word skills and experience using legal accounting and software packages.  You will need to be organised and proactive in your approach to your work. It is also important that you are confident, motivated and have the ability to work autonomously.  The PA's in this team are fun, warm and down to earth so they are looking for someone who will fit in with this highly positive team culture.

FIRM CULTURE & BENEFITS:

Working with some of the top professionals in the Australian legal industry you will be part of a passionate team who bring their 'A game' to work every single day. Growth and development within this firm is in abundance and you will be encouraged to keep your skills up to date and to achieve your career goals. On offer is also subsidized gym membership, free fresh fruit daily, a social committee who organizes the Friday night drinks and regular social events.  

APPLY NOW:
This is an excellent opportunity to work for a firm that values their employees.  So if you are an experienced Litigation Legal Secretary with the relevant experience please register now by clicking 'APPLY' and following the link on this page.
 

To view all of Amicus Legal Recruitment's current Legal Secretary, PA/EA, Paralegal and other legal support positions, visit our website:  

www.amicuslegal.com.au