Legal Assistant

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia Bartier Perry Pty Ltd Full time

12-month contract - Parental leave cover
- Access to free fitness classes, wellness program & regular social events

**About the role**

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Assistant with experience in family law to join our friendly and talented Private Clients team. The role as a full time 12- month parental leave contract.

We are looking for a Legal Assistant who wants to join a driven team led by highly respected and involved partners. Bartier Perry offers flexibility for those who want it, within a warm, friendly and supportive environment.

**About the team**

Our firm has one of the most highly regarded Private Client practices in Sydney, with an enviable list of clients who seek assistance with legal matters involving family law, estate planning, business succession, deceased estates, disputed estates, taxation, superannuation, and investment structuring.

Duties include:

- Diary and file management (booking meetings/appointments);
- Administrative support to the partners and fee earners in the practice group;
- Opening and closing files;
- Preparing, collating, amending and formatting documents and correspondence;
- Filing documents on the Commonwealth Courts portal;
- Liaising with Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia registry staff;
- Preparing briefs to Counsel;
- Answering phone calls, taking clear and accurate messages and passing to appropriate person(s);
- Inputting and maintaining client data into our CRM software (Aderant Expert);
- Monthly billing;
- Assisting with client queries; and
- Assisting and working with the Senior Legal Secretary/Paralegal to manage admin and document overflow.

**About you**
- 2 + years experience as a Legal Assistant or similar capacity
- Strong interest in Family Law
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability in time management and organisation
- Collaborative mindset/team player
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Approachable with a positive attitude
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suit
- Familiarity in filing documents on the Commonwealth Court portal is advantageous
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines with composure

**About Bartier Perry**

A 2021 Employer of Choice, Bartier Perry is a firm where our culture drives all that we do. This means we are down-to-earth and high-performing whilst promoting work-life balance. We work respectfully with each other, our clients and with the broader community.

We have a united focus on excellence and our supportive and inclusive culture allows everyone to reach their potential and thrive.

We are a progressive law firm that will nurture your talents and provide opportunities at every level of your career. In-depth professional training and development programs are provided to enhance high performance and professional development.

We have a clear strategy and purpose.

From our accessible partners who actively mentor and provide guidance, through to secondment opportunities with industry leading clients, we enable our people to flourish both professionally and in their lives away from work.

**The benefits of working with us include**:

- Work life balance through our flex policy
- Incentive bonus program for all staff
- Regular social and team activities
- In house learning and development opportunities
- Reward and recognition program
- Supportive Health & Wellbeing programs

Learn more about working at Bartier Perry.

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