Legal Assistant - Workplace

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The Firm
 
We are recruiting on behalf of an Australian commercial law firm who have consistently been recognised as Law Firm of the Year and have been experiencing impressive growth. They have offices across Australia and are 200+ strong in their Melbourne practice. They have a reputation for possessing an energetic vision and a commitment to building strong, lasting relationships with their clients.
 
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to work in their Workplace and Employment team. This Legal Assistant role will be supporting a Partner and Senior Associate and you'll therefore be regarded as an integral member.
You will offer superior administrative support and a variety of ad-hoc duties, including the following:

• Extensive diary management and ownership of the team;
• Attend to PA duties and work independently;
• Be active on files where required;
• Ability to manage client relationships well;
• Take instructions from clients on behalf of the team;
• Preparation and reconciliation of expenses;
• Managing and preliminary preparation of simple court forms and online filing;
• Opening and closing of files;
• Organising events & functions;
• Billing; and
• File management.

 
The ideal candidate will have solid Legal Assistant experience with excellent communication and organisation skills, with a client service focus. You will be proficient in MS Word and formatting, and have the ability to prioritise tasks, display initiative, and have exceptional attention to detail. A professional outlook, backed by an ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment whilst demonstrating a positive can-do attitude would see you fit in well with the team. 
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career in a dynamic and growing team.