Office Assistant

2 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Kennedys Full time

The Purpose of the Role

The main goal of this position is to enhance the efficiency of the Melbourne office by providing thorough support to both internal and external clients, ensuring that the firm's business objectives are successfully met.

Team at Kennedys

Kennedys is an international law firm originally based in the UK, and has been operating in Australia since 2006. In Australia, Kennedys has established offices in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth. The Melbourne office specializes in various areas such as Financial and Professional Lines, Employment Practices Liability, Commercial Litigation, and Cyber matters. Kennedys boasts a welcoming and supportive workplace environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Handling photocopying, printing, and scanning tasks, including organizing court documents and briefs
  • Creating letters and court documents using specified templates
  • Managing electronic filing and documentation
  • Submitting court filings both electronically and in person
  • Handling document and package deliveries and collections
  • Ensuring the tidiness and stock of the copy room and general office space
  • Archiving documents
  • Providing support with general office duties
  • Assisting with reception backup as needed
  • Supporting projects when necessary

Required Experience

  • Ability to coordinate work activities and prioritize tasks efficiently
  • Capability to execute duties and meet deadlines while following instructions
  • Performing tasks at a high standard of quality
  • Proficiency in office applications and equipment necessary for optimal task completion
  • Effective communication in a corporate setting

If you need any additional assistance or adjustments to apply to Kennedys, please inform us.

About Kennedys

Kennedys is a global law firm specializing in dispute resolution and advisory services. With a presence across 45 offices worldwide and over 2,500 professionals, Kennedys houses some of the most renowned legal experts.

Our firm deals with both contentious and non-contentious matters, providing specialized legal services across various industries, with a distinct focus on litigation and dispute resolution, particularly in insurance and liability claims defense.

At Kennedys, we bring fresh perspectives to the legal sector, offering innovative ideas and technologies to support our clients and consistently deliver exceptional outcomes.

What We Offer

We invite talented individuals to join our expanding global team, including high-performing lawyers, business professionals, secretaries, graduates, and apprentices. Regardless of your role at Kennedys, you will engage in exciting and impactful work that can truly make a difference.

Our strong culture and values shape our identity, emphasizing approachability, transparency, support, and uniqueness. These values are fundamental to our excellence as a firm, driving the quality of our work and client relationships.

Investing in the development of our personnel is a top priority for us, as we believe that our culture and values enhance our work quality and client engagement. Through various learning opportunities, mentorship programs, and resources, we aim to empower you in your current and future roles.

Our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion is central to our culture. We strive to create an inclusive environment where every individual can contribute authentically. Emphasizing client service, professional integrity, and DE&I, we prioritize empowering our workforce and fostering trust and collaboration.

Kennedys provides equal opportunities and is dedicated to conducting inclusive recruitment processes. We encourage all team members to align with relevant policies and procedures, including Information Security, Data Protection, and Quality Management, and report any breaches promptly for risk mitigation.

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