A new opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to work in Mills Oakley's Commercial Disputes and Insolvency practice in Perth.
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About Us
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Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we've grown into a Top 5 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
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The Role
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A new prospect has arisen for a Legal Assistant to work in Mills Oakley's Commercial Disputes and Insolvency practice in Perth. Supporting two highly recognised Partners and a team of lawyers, your main responsibilities will include but not limited to:
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- Diary management and work prioritisation;
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- Preparing and formatting litigation documents and correspondence, including attending to amendments;
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- Electronic filing of all Court documents in all Courts;
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- Compiling and maintaining Court document files;
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- Compilation of briefs to Counsel and experts;
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- File opening and closing, system and matter management;
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- Assisting with monthly billing and client reports;
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- Document management on legal practice management software; and
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- General administrative support to solicitors.
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The expectation would be that the ideal candidate can undertake the above work promptly and exercise initiative in undertaking that work.
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Who We Are Looking For
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The ideal candidate will have:
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- At least 3 years' experience as a legal assistant in a litigation practice
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- Excellent communication skills with a strong client service focus
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- Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and have a proven history of meeting deadlines
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- Intermediate to advanced skills using the Microsoft Office suite
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What We Offer
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We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:
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- Dress for your day;
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- Discounted health insurance;
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- Employee Assistance Program;
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- Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
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- Competitive referral bonus; and
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- Other amazing perks!
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