Job Description
Your new role
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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Assistant to support a Senior Partner and several lawyers in our Litigation team. This permanent, full-time position is crucial for supporting our legal professionals in delivering exceptional legal services. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of legal procedures and documentation, ensuring the smooth operation of our legal department and contributing to the overall success of our firm.
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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 or Leap 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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Benefits
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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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📌 Senior Legal Assistant (Victoria)
🏢 SLF Lawyers
📍 Victoria