Overview
Legal Secretary - Employment & Workplace Safety role at Johnson Winter Slattery (JWS).
Johnson Winter Slattery (JWS) is a leading Australian law firm known for advising corporates and funds on their most complex transactions, disputes and regulatory matters.
At JWS, we build authentic, long-term relationships and have a deep understanding of our clients and their industries.
Our clients say we are pragmatic, strategic, commercial and easy to work with.
Our firm is comprised of more than 450 highly talented people, including 80+ partners, across Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra, Brisbane and Perth.
We are globally connected and have strong relationships with major independent law firms around the world.
JWS has received recognition for various practice areas and awards, and our lawyers are highly ranked in major legal directories.
We are strongly committed to social justice, responsible business and our diverse communities, including a pro bono program supporting low income, disadvantaged and marginalised people in the Australian community.
About the Team
Our Legal Secretarial team is critical to the success of our Partners and Practitioners.
Our secretaries bring a diverse range of legal secretarial experience across all areas of commercial law and are committed to providing high-level, efficient, and effective legal secretarial support.
About the Role
An opportunity exists for a Legal Secretary with a minimum four years' senior Legal Secretarial experience to join our Melbourne office.
As a valued member of our Employment team, you will work closely with Senior Partners, two Special Counsel, and Associates to provide high-level legal and administrative support.
Your responsibilities will include end-to-end management of complex, high-volume monthly billing and client reporting requirements, drafting and filing court documentation across the Fair Work Commission, State and Federal Courts, and equal opportunity and anti-discrimination tribunals.
You will also manage complex diaries, extensive email communications, arrange travel, and handle a variety of administrative and ad hoc tasks as required of a busy, fast-paced legal team.
This role demands exceptional attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment.
Your attention to detail and proactive approach will ensure seamless support for partners and lawyers across a range of matters and your contributions will be key to the team's overall success.
This position requires strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise competing deadlines, and a commitment to delivering exceptional service in a professional environment.
About You
You bring strong technical expertise and previous relevant experience, but there is much more to you.
You:
have a minimum of four years' experience delivering high-level senior legal secretarial support in a law firm;
have a client focused outlook, with a proactive approach to delivering exceptional service;
are proactive, consistently work well under pressure with an ability to pivot;
always meet your deadlines and excel at working autonomously;
have strong communication and stakeholder management skills and you aren't afraid to use them, internally or externally;
are a problem solver, possessing a 'can do' attitude
have a sense of humour, enjoy having a laugh with good banter, all whilst 'getting on with it';
are team focussed with a desire to integrate with your colleagues;
take a collaborative, positive and energetic approach to everything you do; and
have an unbreakably high level of confidentiality (essential).
Working at JWS
Our Melbourne office is a welcoming and collegiate office fostering a supportive and high-performing environment.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high performing secretarial team who support each other and where you can develop long-lasting working relationships enjoying firm funded activities and events.
We value collaboration and our teams work together to achieve shared outcomes.
We believe it is the focus on our people that has seen our firm grow rapidly to become one of Australia's leading independent law firms.
We pride ourselves on being down-to-earth and approachable.
We Offer
A collegiate environment with a collaborative culture across our offices and practice groups
High-quality work with committed mentors supporting your career development
Comprehensive benefits including competitive remuneration and extensive social and wellbeing initiatives
Opportunities for professional growth through structured learning and development programs and employee recognition initiatives
If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity to take your career to the next level, then we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to promoting a workplace that is diverse and inclusive.
We encourage the best people - regardless of race, religion, or belief if any, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or age - to fulfil their professional aspirations with us.
In particular we would welcome applications from First Nations candidates.
Johnson Winter Slattery pays respect to Elders past and present of our nation's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
We honour the deep spiritual, cultural and customary connections of Traditional Owners to the Australian landscape, including Australia's waterways, land, and sea country.
Seniority level
Seniority level: Associate
Employment type
Employment type: Full-time
Job function
Job function: Administrative and Legal
Industries
Industries: Law Practice
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