Legal Assistant - Projects & Construction
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Exciting Legal Assistant role in our Sydney Projects & Construction team on a full-time basis supporting lawyers with admin, billing, & PA duties.
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
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to work in our Sydney Projects & Construction practice on a full-time basis. You will play a pivotal role in supporting our lawyers on a variety of administrative and ad-hoc duties.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
* Diary management;
* Billing;
* Preparation and reconciliation of expenses;
* Scheduling appointments;
* Opening and closing files;
* File management;
* Client liaison and management;
* Preparing legal documents;
* Organising events & functions;
* File management; and
* PA duties as required.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented legal assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years’ experience. You will have experience in supporting a high number of fee earners and be able to prioritise tasks and manage conflicting deadlines. Proven experience in billing is essential. The successful candidate will have strong stakeholder management skills, excellent organisational skills, and strong teamwork abilities.
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;
* Study and exam leave;
* 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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