Legal Executive Assistant

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Barristers Chambers Limited Full time

**About Barristers Chambers Limited**
Barrister's Chambers Limited's (BCL) purpose is to be the home of the Victorian Bar, open to all.

Established in 1959 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Victorian Bar, BCL is a unique model providing a broad range of chambers, technology network services, full-service desk support and managed floor service to over 1,500 barristers.

BCL’s main office on Queen Street and have seven buildings across Melbourne CBD.

The role**: Senior Legal Assistant**

As Senior Legal Assistant you provide meaningful support to two Kings Counsel Barristers, you will play a pivotal role in efficiently managing the smooth running of the Chambers, fostering a friendly and professional culture throughout.

This is a Senior opportunity, providing high level, executive assistance support to a two Kings Counsel Barristers.

**Day to day**
- Meet and greet visitors to the floor, including barristers, instructing solicitors, clients, contractors, and suppliers
- High level of Legal secretarial support
- Manage and stage events in chambers including social functions and CPD seminars (ensuring the events run smoothly and to budget).
- Ensure the efficient administration of the chambers to enhance client experience
- Proof reading of Court Documents (including checking legal citations and legislation's, checking quotations, etc)
- Creating court forms eg. List of Authorities)
- Document formatting and creation of indexes & tables

**Skills & Qualities**
- A minimum of 2-5 years’ professional experience in a legal administrative role, family law essential
- Prior experience in a legal or other professional services environment essential
- Internet and PC proficiency with advanced MS Word, Excel, & Outlook skills as well as proficiency in working in a Mac OSX environment and Adobe functions essential.
- Experience with book-keeping, including accounting of petty cash funds and expenses, and financial management skills preferred.
- Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, solve problems, manage, and meet deadlines and maintain a high quality of work with limited supervision.
- Experience working with sensitive and confidential information
- Demonstrate a high level of personal conduct and use of discretion in a professional environment.

**What’s in it for you**
The passionate team at BCL are extremely down to earth. This position is dynamic and varied, it will suit a Senior Legal Assistant who values the impact of the secretarial function

As well as a competitive salary, you'll be challenged and encouraged to innovate. You will collaborate strongly with colleagues who are committed to delivering exceptional experiences. You will be trusted, respected, and considered by everyone, knowing your difference will make the difference.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.

**About Barristers Chambers Limited**
Barrister's Chambers Limited's (BCL) purpose is to be the home of the Victorian Bar, open to all.

Established in 1959 as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Victorian Bar, BCL is a unique model providing a broad range of chambers,...



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