10 Nov
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Team Executive Consultants
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Melbourne
10 Nov
Team Executive Consultants
Melbourne
- Full time (will consider 4 days)
- Work life balance - 9am to 5pm
- Direct exposure to a broad range of legal matters
- Work with an Accredited Specialist
- Salary up to $78K pa + Super (maybe more subject to exp)
About the Role Working closely with the Principal and another lawyer, you will assist with a variety of legal and administrative tasks, including:
- Providing general legal and administrative support to solicitors including email and diary management and some dictaphone transcription.
- Assisting with family law matters, including preparation of correspondence and court documents.
- Assisting with estate litigation and deceased estate disputes.
- Supporting probate and estate administration matters.
- Assisting with the preparation of wills and other estate planning documents.
- Conducting legal research and preparing summaries of relevant legislation and case law.
- Drafting letters, court documents and other legal correspondence.
- Court filing - e-filing, preparing Court Books, and Discovery.
- Managing client files, maintaining document records and monitoring important dates and deadlines.
- Liaising with clients, courts, barristers and other legal professionals.
- Assisting with general litigation matters and court preparation.
About You The successful applicant will ideally have:
- An interest in Family Law, Wills and Estates,
Probate and Part IV Litigation.
- Be currently studying law or have experience working in a legal environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of organisation.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
- A professional, approachable and confident manner when dealing with clients.
- Initiative and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- A willingness to learn and take responsibility.
Previous experience in a law firm or legal administrative role is mandatory.
What is on Offer
- Direct exposure to a broad range of legal matters.
- The opportunity to work closely with and learn from experienced legal practitioners.
- Practical, hands-on experience in legal research, drafting and file management.
- A supportive and professional working workplace.
- An opportunity to develop your legal career and expand your practical knowledge.
Apply Now If you are a law student or aspiring legal professional looking for an opportunity to develop your skills in a varied and interesting legal practice, we would love to hear from you. Please contact Elli Papadopoulos on [03 9826 4133](tel:03 9826 4133) or
[email protected] for a confidential discussion quoting reference; EPS-LALS.
📌 Legal Assistant/Law Student (Melbourne)
🏢 Team Executive Consultants
📍 Melbourne