Part time Legal Administration Assistant - Intellectual Property Firm – Melbourne – Eastern Suburbs

BACKGROUND

We are an Intellectual Property firm providing legal advice and services to our clients with respect to patents, trademarks and designs. We are located in the Eastern suburbs of Melbourne and require an additional part time / casual team member to assist with the tasks detailed below.

We provide adaptable working hours and parking and are offering a pro-rata remuneration package in the vicinity of $49,500 to $53,000 p.a. depending upon the skill and experience of the candidate.

Candidates must have completed VCE (or equivalent) and are preferably engaged in legal studies since the position is particularly suited to law students yet to complete their studies and preferably in their first or second year. The position offers hours of approximately 15 to 20 hours per week with a preference for successful candidates to complete their hours across five days each week. Total weekly hours may be increased during non-academic periods and reduced during the academic year to suit study schedules.

THE POSITION INVOLVES

Recording and monitoring deadlines




Electronic document preparation in accordance with guidance
Communicating with local and overseas clients and representatives
Diary and calendar management for matters
Co-ordinating tasks to timely fulfil requirements
Transcription of digital dictation
Amending electronic documents subsequent to review
Attending meetings and recording minutes
Distribution of email / postal mail
Entering time charges and disbursements in electronic record keeping system

THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND CHARACTERISTICS ARE REQUIRED / PREFERABLE
Positive time management skills
A proactively positive and helpful attitude
Problem solving skills
Ability to work within a team or independently
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite with Outlook
Experience operating diary Management software
A natural attention to detail and ability to work under pressure within time constraints

To join our friendly team, please respond to this advertisement with your CV together with references. Interviews are expected to commence shortly.

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