Litigation Secretary

1 month ago

Sydney, Australia Arnold Bloch Leibler Full time

Firm background
  
Arnold Bloch Leibler is a premier Australian commercial law firm with offices in Melbourne and Sydney. We provide strategic legal and commercial advice to a diverse range of Australian and international corporations, high-net worth individuals and large family businesses.
  
Arnold Bloch Leibler has developed a reputation for its innovative, commercially focused advice and is regularly involved in some of the most important landmark transactions in the country, helping clients with their most important or difficult legal matters - when their reputation is at risk, in crisis situations or before embarking on key initiatives. From our results and client commitment, to the commerciality of advice, our aim is to set the standard.
  
For more detailed information about the firm’s structure, services, values and service ethos, visit www.abl.com.com.au

ABL’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice

Arnold Bloch Leibler’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution practice has earned an outstanding reputation for its strategic, practical, and commercially focused advice. The firm’s litigators are practised advocates, savvy negotiators and technically skilled lawyers. They are respected as formidable opponents, for their ability to find fresh solutions to complex litigation issues and for the zeal and efficiency with which clients’ disputes are resolved.
  
Arnold Bloch Leibler’s litigation and dispute resolution practice provides the following services:

  • administrative and public law;
  • construction and building;
  • employment and industrial relations;
  • general commercial disputes;
  • mediation;
  • reconstruction and insolvency;
  • takeovers;
  • trade practices; and
  • white collar crime defence.

The role

A part-time opportunity exists in the Litigation & Dispute Resolutions practice group for an intermediate secretary to join the team in our Sydney office. The role will support two Partners, one Senior Associate, and number of Lawyers. The successful candidate will also work closely with other secretaries in the Litigation & Dispute Resolutions department.

Overview of key responsibilities

The range of duties the position is responsible for include:

  • typing and collation of various legal documents;
  • typing of various commercial contracts/ deeds/ agreements;
  • typing of correspondence, memos and email communications;
  • typing of dictation tapes;
  • contact with clients and other internal staff by telephone and email;
  • entry of timesheet data and preparation of client accounts (billing);
  • file and diary management (including travel bookings);
  • email filing and electronic file management;
  • file maintenance and archiving; and
  • other administrative tasks as required.

The successful candidate

The successful candidate will possess a committed, proactive and service oriented approach to work, demonstrating the following skills and experience:

  • first class organisational and communication skills;
  • advanced skills in Microsoft applications (particularly Outlook and Word);
  • accurate typing, spelling, grammar and proof reading skills;
  • experience in entry of timesheet data and preparation of client accounts (billing);
  • previous experience in private practice;
  • knowledge of Expert software (desirable); and
  • experience in litigation (desirable).

Staff benefits

The salary package offered for this position is competitive and also includes a range of benefits, such as:

  • fully subsidised corporate gym membership;
  • an in-house café providing fully subsidised beverages and snacks;
  • discounted corporate health plan;
  • staff social events;
  • health and well-being program including daily provision of fresh fruit;
  • complimentary legal advice for wills, estate planning and conveyancing; and
  • prime CBD office location.

Applications

To apply please address your letter of application and CV to Monica Barrett, Human Resources Manager via the ABL website www.abl.com.au/careers.

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