Kennedys is seeking a Legal Secretary to join our Melbourne office on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with legal secretarial experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment and is looking for a long-term opportunity. Working closely with lawyers across the practice, you'll provide administrative and secretarial support across a broad range of matters.
Role
As a Legal Secretary, you will provide proactive support to lawyers across the Melbourne office. You'll assist with litigation-related administration, document preparation, client communication, billing activities and matter management, helping to ensure the smooth running of matters and delivery of excellent client service.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, format and proofread legal documents, court forms and correspondence.
- Liaise with courts, counsel, clients and external stakeholders, including managing filing and e-filing requirements.
- Manage diaries, travel arrangements, shared mailboxes and other administrative activities.
- Assist with client billing, invoice processing and expense management.
- Maintain accurate records within document management systems and support client reporting activities.
- Coordinate workflow,
monitor deadlines and assist with matter management.
About You We're interested in hearing from candidates who have:
- Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar legal support role.
- Experience supporting litigation matters, including client billing and client service responsibilities.
- Experience with Elite 3E and/or iManage (desirable but not essential).
- Strong document production and correspondence skills, including dictation experience.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
- Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to work.
Advantages
- Join a close-knit team within a global law firm.
- Enjoy a friendly and sociable office environment.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Wellbeing Day and dedicated volunteering hours.
- Employee referral scheme.
- Annual performance bonus.
Interested? Apply now to join Kennedys and build a rewarding long-term career with a global law firm.
Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.