Legal Secretary

5 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time

Support IP Solicitors, Patent Attorneys and Paralegals in the Patent Team
- Exceptional team culture - friendly, collaborative and supportive
- Flexible work, reward & recognition program, annual staff retreat + more

Our client is a well respected boutique law firm and home to industry recognised and award winning IP Lawyers and Patent and Trade Mark Attorneys. They boast a culture that values respect, inclusion and developing the talent of its valued staff. They now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Executive Assistant to join their Patents Team.

**About this role...**
Reporting to the Patent Team Executive, you will be responsible for providing executive legal administrative support services to the team's IP solicitors, attorneys and paralegals.

Your main responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

- undertake patent, trade mark and legal support (e.g. oversight of electronic matter management tools/resources);
- filling and administrative matter management;
- provision of paralegal services (as required);
- utilise Foundation IP to track patents/liaise with Patents Office;
- oversee billing and invoicing;
- manage corporate travel;
- intranet updating and maintenance;
- basic prosecution administration; and
- preparation of reports, documents and statistics (as required).

**About you**
- demonstrated experience in supporting professionals in a fast-paced environment;
- excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making capabilities;
- strong technical skills (e.g. Office 365, IP software and portals)
- experience supporting patent professionals in pre-litigation dispute resolution and patent office procedures;
- highly developed communication skills at all levels; and
- highly organised and able to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.

Proficiency in Foundation IP and Actionstep advantageous but not required.

In return our client offers a variety of options to allow it's staff to prioritise both work and personal responsibilities. These include flexible working arrangements (including working from home), competitive salary packaging, health and well being programs and an annual all-staff Retreat.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact:
**Rosie Mamic on 9098 8775 or Laine McKenzie on 9098 8774**
Level 40, 140 William Street, Melbourne 3000

Quoting Ref. No.: 3561279

  • Legal Secretary

    5 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time

    Flexible hybrid working arrangements- State of the art offices. Great CBD location.- Top market salary. Attractive benefits.This is an exceptional opportunity for a self-motivated and team focused legal assistant/secretary to secure this exciting role where you'll be able**to use your initiative and be actively involved in all aspects of a busy...

  • Legal Secretary

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Part time

    Support a Partner on a 1:1 basis - flexible working arrangements- Friendly, down to earth and supportive team culture- *Exclusively listed with Legal People***It's all about you...**Our client is a leading and highly respected mid-tier law firm and there is no better time than now for an experienced legal secretary to take up this rare part-time opportunity....

  • Legal Secretary

    2 weeks ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

    Well established, highly regarded and growing law firm has an exceptional opportunity for an experienced and talented Legal Secretary to join their Family Law team.  It's all about you...In this role, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a specialist Family Law Partner in a busy and diverse Family...

  • Legal Secretary

    5 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time

    Friendly, social and positive team culture- Support a Partner & Associate- Great CBD location**It's all about you...**A new and exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic legal secretary to join their busy and friendly team.This role supports a Partner and Associate and as such you'll feel confident in handling a large volume of files as...

  • Property Legal Secretary

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time

    Premier mid-tier firm with amazing benefitsThis is an exceptional opportunity for a self-motivated and team focussed legal secretary to secure an exciting role where you'll be able**to use your initiative and be actively involved in all aspects of a busy Practice.****The Property Team at this mid-tier law firm is energetic, down to earth and supportive.**...

  • Legal Secretary

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Kaleidoscope Legal Full time

    Develop your career in a well regarded team- Great team environment- Strong resources & training available**The Firm**This leading national law firm has regularly been awarded Law Firm of the Year and continues to be a well sought after employer in the industry. Offering a high level of service to rival top tier firms, they offer a strong balance of top...

  • Legal Secretary

    7 days ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Attune Legal Pty Ltd Full time

    About UsAttune Legal is a specialist law firm committed to supporting energy retailers and consultants operating across the National Energy Market (NEM).We assist our clients in achieving their commercial objectives within tight regulatory frameworks by delivering precise, commercially focused legal services.More information is available at...

  • Legal Secretary

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time

    Friendly and supportive team environment- Support a friendly Partner & Special Counsel- Well established and highly regarded mid tier law firm**It's all about you...**This is an exceptional opportunity for a self-motivated and team focussed legal assistant/secretary to secure this exciting role where you'll be able**to use your initiative and be actively...

  • Property Legal Secretary

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time

    Support the Property Law Practice Group Leader - great team- Premier mid-tier firm with amazing benefits- Hybrid work arrangements on offerThis is an exceptional opportunity for a self-motivated and team focussed legal secretary to secure an exciting role where you'll be able**to use your initiative and be actively involved in all aspects of a busy...

  • Litigation Legal Secretary

    1 week ago

    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Legal People Full time

    Insolvency experience an advantage- Great CBD location| Lovely offices- Friendly, social and positive team culture**It's all about you...**Our client is a well-established mid-tier law firm located in the heart of the CBD. They have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Legal Secretary to join their busy and friendly team.**About the role...**This role...