Ballards Solicitors is looking for an experienced Wills and Estates Legal Assistant to join the team commencing as soon as possible in a part time role, flexible schedule 4 – 5 days a week.We are located in the South Eastern Suburbs close to public transport and Knox City Shopping Centre.The roleYou will work with our experienced legal professionals to assist our clients with Applications for Probate and Letters for Administration as well as assisting in the preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney and other documents.
You will also assist with the handling of estates and general estate planning, both general and complex.Salary will be based on experience and qualifications.Duties/ResponsibilitiesCollaborating with our legal team to provide exceptional service to our clients;Assisting with preparing draft Wills and Powers of Attorney;Liaising with clients following the taking of instructions by practitioner;Assisting in applications for Probate and Letters of Administration in both general and complex estates;Ascertaining assets and liabilities of deceased persons;Preparing routine documents and correspondence and Statements of Assets and Liabilities;Preparing Distribution Statements to beneficiaries;Administration of and attending to distribution of estate proceeds to beneficiaries.Assisting with drafting and preparing correspondence, documents, presentations, and billsDiary and file management;Answer incoming client enquiries and assist or transfer as appropriateSupporting our team with other admin tasks that come across your deskFile correspondence and documentsOther administrative tasks as requestedSkills and ExperienceExperience as a Legal Assistant, preferably within Wills & Estates environmentStrong interpersonal skills such as working in a team and the ability to communicate effectively with management, other staff and clientsAbility to multi-task and work under pressureExcellent time management and organisational skillsAdvanced Microsoft Office skills in Word, Excel and Outlook;Experience with LEAP, PEXA and Duties on LineAccuracy and excellent attention to detailPersonal drive, integrity and honestyPlease note we will only contact you if your application is successful for interview.
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📌 Legal Assistant/Secretary (Melbourne)
🏢 Ballards Solicitors
📍 Melbourne