An exciting career opportunity exists in our busy Melbourne office for an experienced full time Legal Secretary in our Commercial Litigation practice group. Working closely with the team, you will be providing secretarial support to a friendly team.
Your key responsibilities will include transcribing digital dictation of advices, general correspondence and court documents, preparation of briefs to counsel, management of lawyers' diaries, file administration, billing, and other general administrative responsibilities as required.
You will regularly liaise with clients and external providers, so your polished telephone manner, high level of attention to detail and communication skills will be essential.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have a minimum of 2 year' administrative or secretarial experience gained in a law firm or other professional services environment. Your dedication to providing our clients with exceptional customer service, and your enthusiasm and willingness to work as part of a collaborative team will be valued.
To excel in this role you will have:
* Excellent organisational skills
* Exceptional attention to detail
* Competent IT skills including Adobe Pro and Excel
* Strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated initiative
We welcome people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, neurodiverse people and people with disability.
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements to help you balance your work and personal commitments
* Health and wellness initiatives, including an Employee Assistance Program for yourself and your family, corporate discounts at 400+ leading fitness and wellbeing brands and mental health first aiders
* Paid parental leave and accreditations as a Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace and Family Inclusive Workplace
* Continuous learning and development programs so that you are always being challenged, engaged and encouraged to grow
* Mentoring opportunities and on the job learning to support your professional and personal development
* Diversity, inclusion and equality policy and employee reference groups (LGBTQIA+, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, Gender, Parents & Caregivers, Mature Workers and Health & Wellbeing) to ensure that we continue to live our values
* Dress for your day because we trust our people to make choices which appropriately represent our firm.
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