Your new role 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.

Your Variety Of Work Will Include

Work collaboratively with legal practitioners including Senior Partner to provide comprehensive administrative support

Liaise with clients/barristers/lawyers via phone, letter, email and in-person

Draft, proofread and file legal documents and correspondence

Manage daily meetings and travel

Matter management including setting up files, conflict checks and due diligence procedures

End of month billing, including invoice preparation and file closures

Develop case briefs, synopses, depositions, contracts, presentations and other formatted documents

Plan and organise client and team events

You Will Bring To The Role

Proven experience with administrative support to Partners/Executives within legal services is desirable

Knowledge of law, regulations and court system

Exceptional communication and client service

Proactive approach and initiative





Confidence with a range of technology and in learning new systems

Strong time management, planning and organisational skills

Ability to work autonomously and in a team

Experience using practice management system Actionstep or Leap highly regarded

Experience using Redcrest, Commcourts, elodgement and Citec highly regarded

Why join us? Benefits

Loyalty Leave - Receive an extra day of paid leave for every year of service, up to 5 years.

Versatile Working Arrangements - Work from home arrangements available, with flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

Daily Breakfast - Start your morning right with complimentary breakfast provided in every office.

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.

Salary Insurance - Peace of mind with income protection coverage.

Work-Life Balance - We foster a culture that values your time and wellbeing with the perks to support it.

CU Health - Access to GPs, psychologists, dietitians, health coaches and more.

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 (Port Phillip City)
🏢 SLF Lawyers
📍 Port Phillip City