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We are recruiting for a Legal Assistant with at least two years' experience, ideally in corporate, to support Tony Symons and David Bryant.
About Us
Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we've grown into a Top 10 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
This is an amazing opportunity for a client focused and experienced legal assistant to join our Melbourne Corporate Advisory team on a full-time basis. This role would see the successful candidate supporting partners Tony Symons and David Bryant, along with the wider team.
Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:
* Answering phone calls and assisting with client enquiries;
* Preparing legal documents;
* Preparing emails and letters to clients;
* Diary management;
* Billing and following up outstanding bills;
* Preparing costs agreements;
* Coordinating team meetings/events;
* Mail merging documents and formatting;
* Opening and closing files;
* Attending to conflict checks;
* Conducting public searches;
* Liaising with clients and contacts; and
* General administrative duties.
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' experience as a legal assistant. Experience in a corporate or commercial practice will be highly regarded, but not essential. You will have a professional approach and excellent organisational and communication skills, with a client service focus. You will be proficient in Word and Excel and have capabilities in PowerPoint. To be successful, you will have the ability to prioritise tasks, display initiative, have good attention to detail, and a proven history of meeting deadlines. Most importantly, you will have a "can do" attitude.
What We Offer
We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:
* Dress for your day;
* Discounted health insurance;
* Employee Assistance Program;
* Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
* Competitive referral bonus; and
* Other amazing perks
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All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.
Requirements
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Legal
* Industries
Law Practice
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