Senior Legal Assistant

21 hours ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time

Legal People, a busy and well-regarded Plaintiff Law Firm in the south-eastern suburbs, is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Assistant or Law Clerk with exceptional communication skills to join their team.

About the Role

This newly created role will provide project management and administrative support on high-profile sporting class actions. Reporting directly to a Managing Principal and Associate Lawyers, you will be responsible for:

  • Preparing correspondence, Court documents, and legal documents
  • Providing project management support to ensure key dates and deadlines are met
  • Liaising with senior lawyers, counsel, and external experts
  • Maintaining records and internal case notes
  • Collaborating with senior staff, legal professionals, and support staff to deliver top-quality legal services
  • Refining processes and implementing improvements to promote efficient and effective processes

To be successful in this role, you will have at least five years' experience as a Law Clerk or Legal Assistant in Personal Injury or Supreme Court Litigation. While prior experience in Class Actions is not required, strong organisational and time management abilities are essential.

What We're Offering

An attractive salary package commensurate with experience (approximately $80,000 - $110,000 per annum), flexible work options, great employee benefits, and the opportunity to develop your career in a positive and supportive team environment.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Exceptional organisation and time management abilities
  • Interest and willingness to project manage large-scale litigation
  • Sound Microsoft Office Suite and legal software skills
  • A friendly, teamwork-focused approach

If you're looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic law firm, please click the 'Apply Now' button below.



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