About the role
This role supports a Partner and their team of junior to senior-level lawyers where you will enjoy a good mix of managing day-to-day schedules and workflows, "hands-on" involvement with family law matters and liaising with clients and external parties. The team setting is fast-paced and well structured, making this the ideal role for an experienced and proactive family law legal assistant who thrives in busy environment and excels at keeping the wheels turning on a well-run machine!
What's on offer
On offer is an excellent salary package (commensurate with experience) and great employee benefits. Flexible and hybrid work options are available in line with the firm's commitment to providing its staff with genuine work/life balance.
Duties
manage diaries and emails
draft or prepare legal documents, correspondence and court documents (mainly through Word Processing, dictation only as needed)
manage files (opening, closing and archiving / scanning and filing documents)
liaise with clients and other stakeholders (telephone and email)
E-filing and indexing original legal documents
billing
general administrative tasks (e.g. photocopying, scanning)




Skills and experience
The successful candidate must have a minimum of 3 years' experience as a Family Law legal secretary and will also be able to demonstrate:
advanced MS Word and solid general IT skills
excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
exceptional time management and multi-tasking skills
ability to work in fast-paced environments and prioritise tasks effectively
adaptable and friendly team attitude
initiative, attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills
strong client-focus and well-developed relationship management skills
About the firm
Our client is a long-standing and highly respected CBD law firm known for their commitment to its clients and positive and friendly work culture. They value their staff's contributions, have good leadership and offer all the resources one would expect of a leading law practice!
Additional information
Enjoy a varied 'Hands on' role
Option to work 4 or 5 days a week or school hours
Close knit & supportive team
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📌 Legal Assistant - Family Law (Melbourne)
🏢 Legal People
📍 Melbourne