Ready to build your legal support career with a practice that genuinely puts its people first?
Our client is a highly regarded national legal practice known for doing things differently — a values-driven firm where excellence and work-life balance aren't competing priorities.
With a strong commitment to community, wellbeing and professional growth, they're a place people join and stay.
They're now seeking a switched-on Legal Assistant to support their respected Construction group.If you take pride in your work, thrive in a professional environment, and want to learn from some of the best practitioners in the field, keep reading!
The RoleWorking alongside experienced practitioners with a focus on excellence, you'll provide high-level secretarial and administrative support to the Construction team.
Day to day, you'll:Deliver high-level secretarial and administrative support to authorsBuild and maintain excellent working relationships with clientsProduce and format standard correspondence and legal documentsManage documents accurately using the firm's document management system (iManage)Keep electronic and physical filing up to date across all authorsOpen and close matters, and prepare cost agreements for new mattersPrepare tax invoices,
edit time entries and manage authors' expensesLiaise professionally with experts, barristers and third partiesCoordinate travel and accommodation as requiredMaintain contact and marketing data (InterAction)About You2+ years' experience in an administration/secretarial role (legal experience a plus)Proficiency across the Microsoft Office Suite, and a willingness to learn current systemsHighly organised, able to prioritise and work autonomously to tight deadlinesExcellent attention to detailStrong communicator across all levels of a practiceProactive, with sound problem-solving skillsDiscreet, with an unwavering commitment to confidentialityThe BenefitsJoin a genuinely people-first firm with a culture built on respect, loyalty and integrityStructured training, professional development and a formal mentoring programA wellbeing program plus health and fitness perks — think discounted gym memberships and complimentary massagesRewards and recognition, social and sporting functions, and professional membershipsBe part of a firm that walks the talk on community, pro bono and inclusionReal opportunity for career progression and personal growth
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