Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to join the Family Law team of a highly regarded national law firm in Melbourne.
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Working closely with a Family Law Partner and their team, this is a fantastic opportunity for a capable Legal Assistant who enjoys being involved in their matters, building strong relationships with their fee earners and providing high level support within a busy and collaborative practice.
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The Opportunity
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As Legal Assistant, you will provide day to day support to a Partner and lawyers across a broad range of Family Law matters.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Providing high level administrative support to the Partner and wider Family Law team;
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Diary and inbox management, including coordinating meetings and appointments;
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Preparing, formatting and amending correspondence and legal documents;
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Managing court documents, briefs and electronic files;
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Liaising with clients, barristers, courts and other external stakeholders;
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Opening, maintaining and closing client files;
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Monthly billing, time recording and expense management;
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Coordinating meetings and managing deadlines;
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Assisting with the preparation of briefs and court materials; and
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General administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the practice.
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About You
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To be successful, you will ideally have previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary within Family Law and be comfortable working in a busy, deadline driven environment.
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You will be highly organised, proactive and confident managing competing priorities, with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
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Given the nature of Family Law, you will also bring a professional and empathetic approach when dealing with clients and understand the importance of discretion and confidentiality.
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The Firm
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Our client is a leading national law firm with an established presence across Australia and a reputation for high quality legal work.
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The firm offers the resources and opportunities of a large national practice while maintaining a friendly, down to earth and cooperative culture. You will work alongside experienced practitioners within a supportive team and have the opportunity to build a long term career within the firm.
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📌 Legal Assistant (Victoria)
🏢 MossConsulting
📍 Victoria