Job Description

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join our Charities and Purpose Driven Institutions team based in Melbourne.

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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 team-oriented ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.

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The Role

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A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Charities and Purpose Driven Institutions team based in Melbourne. As a Legal Assistant you will work closely with a Partner and team.

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Billing - prepare, amending and finalising draft bills;
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File Administration - saving documents in accordance with file saving and naming protocols;
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Diary management and work prioritisation;
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Travel management - booking flights and accommodation;
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Data entry;
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Conducting searches;
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Liaising with clients;
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General administrative support to the team;
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Who We Are Looking For

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The Legal Assistant is responsible for the provision of diligent and effective secretarial and administrative support,



to alleviate the time-pressures on legal practitioners as far as possible.

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good attention to detail, particularly in documents;
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possess a personal commitment to excellence, including attention to detail;
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be dependable and diligent;
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be proactive in liaising with other people (internal and external) where necessary to solve problems and complete tasks;
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manage their to-do list effectively and work with minimal supervision.
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In addition, the legal assistant will provide support to other team members with the aim of enhancing the performance, profit results and sustainability of their practice area.

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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 prospects 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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Study and exam leave;
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Competitive referral bonus; and
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Other amazing perks!
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📌 Legal Assistant Charities And Purpose Driven Institutions Victoria
🏢 Mills Oakley
📍 Victoria