Legal Assistant

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Woods & Co Recruitment Full time
Job Opportunity at Woods & Co Recruitment

We are seeking a skilled Legal Assistant to join our team at a leading boutique law firm specializing in wills, estates, guardianship, and administration.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist with probate and letters of administration applications
  • Manage VCAT administration files, including liaising with clients with disability
  • Diary and calendar management
  • File maintenance and organization
  • Typing dictations and preparing correspondence
  • Preparation of legal documents, including estate litigation matters
  • Billing and administrative duties
Requirements:
  • Experience in wills and estates, including applications for grants of representation and estate administration
  • Experience in VCAT Guardianship matters and estate litigation
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Minimum 3 years' experience as a legal secretary/clerk/assistant
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365
About the Role:

This is a varied role that offers file management and client contact. The successful candidate will work closely with lawyers across the practice and have the opportunity to develop their skills in a supportive and collaborative team environment.

What We Offer:
  • A forward-thinking legal practice with modern ideals
  • Hybrid working arrangements with a 3/2 (office/home) split
  • Dog-friendly office
  • A supportive and collaborative team
  • Regular social events

We are committed to creating a positively diverse and inclusive workforce that values all backgrounds and experiences. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, all members, and genders of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

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