Legal Assistant – Family
4 weeks ago
Legal Assistant – Family & Relationship Law (12-month contract) – Melbourne
- Provide key administrative support in a fast-growing, dynamic team with strong leadership
- 12-month contract
As one of the largest regionally based law firms in Victoria, with offices in Melbourne, the Surf Coast, the Bellarine Peninsula and South Australia, we are a leading law firm with a difference; we care about our people, our clients, and our community.
As leaders in implementing innovative legal processes and practices, our focus is on continuing to develop leading legal solutions to support our people and our clients.
Our people are the key to our success and our reputation is built on the contributions of everyone in our team. Recruiting the right people keeps our business growing and thriving.
About the roleWe are currently seeking a professional and highly motivated Legal Assistant to join our Family & Relationship Law team in Melbourne, with flexibility to work from home or one of our other offices. Due to parental leave, this opportunity is being offered on a 12-month contract basis.
With your demonstrated professional experience in Family & Relationship Law and the ability to operate smoothly in an ever-changing environment, you will bring your organisational skills and exceptional client focus to our team.
In this role, you will also provide support to the Melbourne office by coordinating any day-to-day operations of the office including ensuring the kitchen and stationery area remains fully stocked and clean, taking deliveries as required, liaising with building management, external contractors/vendors, and other tenants in the building from time to time, and providing backup reception support as needed.
This is not an entry-level role and it is not suitable for law students or graduates. The successful applicant will have experience in a legal administration or personal assistant role, supporting lawyers to ensure they are able to deliver high-quality services to clients.
We are looking for someone who can work full time.
Key Responsibilities:- Excellent client-focused service
- The ability to move from one task to another quickly and efficiently
- Consistent accuracy and attention to detail
- Efficient time management to maintain control of key priorities
- Proven ability to work in a high-volume environment
- Exceptional file management
- Proven ability to work well within a team
- Positive, proactive, and flexible attitude
- Experience with Lexis Affinity and iManage desirable but not essential
With a focus on high performance and our community, and an engaged culture, we are proud of our people and our history. Our values are important to us, and we look for like-minded people to continue to bring those values to life as part of the way we work.
You will join a strong and supportive team, where you can continue to develop your skills and experience.
Some of our benefits include:- Generous parental leave program
- Health and wellbeing initiatives
- Access to volunteering opportunities to give back to your own community
- Purchase leave program
- A genuinely supportive and welcoming culture
- Access to training and development
For a confidential discussion, please contact Amelia Pilcher, HR Consultant on 03 5273 5243.
To submit your application, please complete the form on this page.
Coulter Legal values diversity enables access and promotes inclusion.
Please note, we are not accepting candidates through Recruitment Agencies for this role.
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