We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation.We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and beingat the forefront of employee experience.
We work closely withAustralian and international businesses, organisations andgovernments.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join ourpreeminent Public Law team.
In this role, you will provideessential administrative support to two of our award-winningPartners Briana Eastaugh and Terry Montebello, and a team ofskilled lawyers.
There is plenty of variety in this role, with the keyresponsibilities including:
Administrative Support:
Email and diarymanagement, coordination of internal and externalmeetings/functions and booking travel
File Management:
Opening and closing ofmatters including e-filing and physical archiving via AderantExpert (billing) and iManage (document management) systems
Document Preparation:
Creating, drafting,editing and formatting a range of documents
Billing & Reporting:
Time entry,preparation and processing of monthly invoices
Client Management:
Maintaining the team'sclient database
About you
You will be a proactive and passionate team member, who canmaintain ownership of their role in a busy environment where no twodays are the same.
You will need to be able to demonstrateinitiative, a willingness to learn, and display confidence andenthusiasm in completing all tasks.
Above all we are looking forsomeone who is collaborative and proactive.
In addition to this, you will bring:
Experience -
at least 2 years experiencein administration or a similar role
Communication -
excellent interpersonalskills, can confidently engage with clients and colleagues atall levels
Proactive Approach -
a self-starter,



withthe ability to adapt and remain organised in a dynamicenvironment
Attention to detail - a
ble to produceaccurate, high-quality work within set timeframes
Technical Skills -
proficient withMicrosoft Office Suite (experience with iManage and AderantExpert is highly regarded)
Maddocks is simply a excellent place to do great work.
We foster aculture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you willexperience:
A diverse and inclusive workplace:
We have beennamed an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WorkforceGender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since **** along withbeing named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace EqualityIndex's **** LGBTQ Inclusion Awards.
We promote diversityinternally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, MaddocksCALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.
Career Development:
Learn and develop throughstructured learning and development programs at each stage of yourcareer and study support programs.
Community involvement:
give back to thecommunities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono andgrants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.
Work flexibly:
work in a hybrid way with partof your week in the office and support to set up your homeoffice.
Wellbeing & Benefits:
access to up to 20 weekspaid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance,salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program andparents and carers wellbeing programs.
Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is aresult of our inclusive culture and focus on complex andinteresting work.
To be eligible for this role you must be legally permittedto work in Australia.
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📌 Legal Assistant - Public Law (Melbourne)
🏢 Maddocks
📍 Melbourne