Job Description

Your new role

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We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support the Family & Estates Law Team. You will be an integral part of the team - providing exceptional client service and administrative excellence.

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Your variety of work will include:

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- Work collaboratively with legal practitioners including Senior Partner to provide comprehensive administrative support
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- Liaise with clients/barristers/lawyers via phone, letter, email and in-person
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- Draft, proofread and file legal documents and correspondence
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- Manage daily meetings and travel
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- Matter management including setting up files, conflict checks and due diligence procedures
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- End of month billing, including invoice preparation and file closures
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- Develop case briefs, synopses, depositions, contracts, presentations and other formatted documents
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- Plan and organise client and team events
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You will bring to the role:

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- Proven experience with administrative support to Partners/Executives within legal services is desirable
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- Knowledge of law, regulations and court system
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- Exceptional communication and client service
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- Proactive approach and initiative
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- Confidence with a range of technology and in learning recent systems
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- Strong time management, planning and organisational skills
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- Ability to work autonomously and in a team
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- Experience using practice management system Actionstep highly regarded
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- Experience using Redcrest, Commcourts, elodgement and Citec highly regarded
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Why join us?

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At SLF Lawyers, we're committed to creating a workplace where our people thrive - professionally and personally.

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Here are just some of the benefits our team enjoys:

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- Loyalty Leave - Receive an extra day of paid leave for every year of service, up to 5 years.
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- Flexible Working Arrangements - Work from home arrangements available, with flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
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- Daily Breakfast - Start your morning right with complimentary breakfast provided in every office.
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- People Committee - Meaningful social connection with regular social events, charity initiatives, and opportunities to support local causes that matter to you. Included but not limited to team charity walks, national strava challenges & SLF trivia nights.
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- Salary Insurance - Peace of mind with income protection coverage.
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- Work-Life Balance - We foster a culture that values your time and wellbeing with the benefits to support it.
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- CU Health - Access to GPs, psychologists, dietitians, health coaches and more.
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- Wellness Reimbursement - Enjoy an annual $250 reimbursement for wellness activities of your choice - from gym memberships to meditation apps.
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📌 Legal Assistant - Family & Estates Law (Victoria)
🏢 SLF Lawyers
📍 Victoria