Legal Assistant

4 days ago

Australia University Engineers' Club Full time

Legal Assistant role supporting specialist construction lawyers at a leading national commercial law firm.
Your Role
Key responsibilities include:
Drafting routine correspondence and documentation using precedents, style guides, and firm standards
Managing emails, diaries, and voicemail for the team
Scheduling meetings on Microsoft Teams
Collating briefs to Counsel, Affidavits, and Exhibits
Preparing contracts with multiple annexures
Court document filing
Managing billing process and preparing draft invoices
Assisting with client account management including fee estimates and billing queries
Coordinating and managing monthly reports
Assisting with processing expense claims
Copy typing, formatting, and general word processing including occasional dictation
Opening and closing files including archiving
Conducting ASIC and PPSR searches
Producing presentations and assisting in seminar and event organisation
Coordinating and assisting with compilation of Adjudication Applications and Responses and attending to service of documents
Providing support to Lawyers, Senior Associates, and Partners Kirsty Smith and Jonathan Usher
About You
What you'll need:
Prior experience providing senior level support as a legal assistant or in a legal support role
Ability to work independently with sound judgment and a proactive, detail-oriented approach
Experience in billing and managing high volume court documentation
Excellent attention to detail and fast, accurate typing skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Strong organisational and communication skills with discretion in handling confidential material
Team-based, client-first attitude with a can-do approach and initiative
Knowledge of Work10 and Aderant is highly regarded but not essential (training provided)
Law students with legal administration experience may be considered if early in studies and not graduating within 18 months to 2 years
Compensation & Benefits
Supportive environment with modern offices
Family-friendly policies including dress for your day, flexible hours, flexible leave, purchased leave, career breaks, and study leave
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), flu vaccinations, and social activities
Employee recruitment referral bonus
Recognition through firm awards and citations for workplace gender equality and legal excellence
Training & Development
Training provided for Work10 and Aderant systems
Opportunity to grow skills under supportive leadership
Career Progression
Opportunity to develop within a group of specialist partners, lawyers, and collegiate colleagues
How to Apply
Submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role
Contact Lauren Steers-Lemai, Talent Acquisition Manager,for confidential discussions
Applications are managed directly by the in-house talent team; agency candidates are not accepted at this stage
This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible
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