- Administrative Assistants / Support Clerks
- Melbourne
- Permanent / Full Time
- Recognised in the AFR BOSS Magazine's Best Places to Work 2025
- Join a modern, market-leading law firm that puts its people first
- Cooperative team with opportunities for career development and progression
About you
A strong work ethic and the ability to manage competing priorities and keep on top of deadlines are key qualities we are looking for, in addition to adapting to different working styles. Your drive to consistently deliver outstanding service promptly will be highly regarded.
In addition, the ideal candidate will possess:
- A positive can-do attitude with a team-based approach to work
- A true interest and a drive to continue learning and engaging within the legal industry
- The ability to manage a varied workload
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Experience with document production software
Your role
Supporting a busy team, you will be responsible for:
- Opening new files
- Filing court documents
- Diary management
- Document and correspondence preparation, including court documents
- Liaising with clients
- And other general administrative duties and support as required
This role requires excellent professional written and oral communication skills, and the successful candidate must have confidence in dealing with people across the legal profession in an engaging and friendly manner. In addition, applicants must demonstrate strong organisational and time management skills and the ability to complete tasks promptly and accurately.
About Gadens
Gadens is a leading, independent Australian law firm, with a clear vision and strategy for the future. We help people achieve their purpose in a complex world, by leading by example, inspiring others, innovating and building something we are all proud of.
At Gadens, we:
- develop and inspire our people
- do the right thing and make an impact
- work with quality clients in our chosen markets
- solve problems with people and technology working seamlessly together
- are a widely recognised and respected brand.
We are always on the lookout for star performers to join our growing firm. To find out more please visit www.gadens.com
What we offer
- A friendly, down-to-earth, and supportive team environment.
- Truly flexible work practices.
- Progressive and market-leading Parental Leave support including:
- 30 weeks' Paid Parental Leave
- Superannuation contributions while on Parental Leave, for up to 52 weeks (based on 5 days/week, regardless of your working days)
- An external coach to support our people through the various stages of the parental leave journey (Launch, Leave and Landing)
- A supported and staggered return
- Budget relief for fee earners upon landing/return
- Support and paid leave for Surrogacy and IVF treatment
- Ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Health and wellbeing initiatives.
- And much more!
At Gadens, we engage with all of our people to create a work environment that encourages and promotes inclusion and diversity, while instilling pride in the firm and our values of collaborate, authentic, responsible and excellent. Our values and culture assist us in creating a cohesive environment in which we are committed equally to professionalism and personal fulfilment. We strive to create a culture where the principles of sustainability and corporate social responsibility are embraced and lived by our people every day. This includes respecting and connecting with First Nations people and providing access to justice to those in need through our pro bono practice. This is what makes Gadens a great place to work.
📌 Legal Assistant | Disputes & Investigations | Melbourne
🏢 Gadens
📍 Melbourne