Legal Assistant, Family & Relationship Law
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About The Company
Lander & Rogers is a leading independent law firm, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane & Canberra, with global reach. Our focus is on innovating the client experience and leading change in legal service delivery. We are also committed to supporting our communities through our pro bono work.
About The Role
As a Legal Assistant in our Melbourne Family & Relationship Law practice you will provide legal administrative services and support to the group, ensuring processes and systems are being followed. This is a permanent, full-time position to join the largest team of family law accredited specialists, arbitrators and mediators in Australia. You will work alongside leading family lawyers specialising in property and financial matters, financial agreements, parenting, de facto relationships, international family law and more.
Responsibilities
* Diary and inbox management of multiple fee earners
* Triaging of incoming communication (phone calls and correspondence)
* Liaise with clients, courts, other solicitors, barristers and third parties via phone and email
* Updating and management of relevant databases
* Meeting and travel management
* Drafting basic correspondence and court documents
* Preparing and collating annexures to court documents
* Filing and service of court documents
* Preparing and collating briefs to Counsel, including ebriefs
* Undertaking basic property and ASIC searches
* Perform administrative services: typing, editing, formatting and proof-reading letters, memos, briefs and court documents
* Sending of all correspondence
* Maintenance of electronic files, including saving and renaming of documents and correspondence
* Assisting with transcription of dictation
* Time recording of relevant tasks
* Archiving and file closure procedures
About You
* Administrative support experience gained in a law firm (family law experience highly desired)
* A Certificate in Legal Studies is desired but not essential
* Working knowledge of MS Office Suite is essential; exposure to practice and document management systems is desirable but not essential
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills, spelling and grammar
* Proven decision making and problem-solving ability
* Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
* Ability to influence and manage conflict with a diplomatic and consultative approach
* Ability to build strong working relationships
* Strong team collaboration skills with an ability to lead by example
* Passion for providing a high level of customer service
* Strong attention to detail
* Maintain confidentiality and use discretion
* Desire to learn and develop new skills
* Flexible, friendly and approachable manner
* Enthusiastic and optimistic demeanour
Culture
We offer a down-to-earth, collaborative and supportive culture, invest in our people, and promote a diverse and inclusive environment with a focus on wellbeing, leadership and development.
Benefits
Lander & Rogers offers benefits to encourage professional development, wellbeing, connection with colleagues and community involvement. Examples include:
* Hybrid work: flex between home and office
* Additional leave: wellness day and potential up to 5 days of paid leave if criteria are met
* Home office, fitness & wellness allowance: annual $250 allowance for remote office equipment and wellness expenses
* Tech discounts: corporate discounts on DELL products
How To Apply
Click APPLY and visit www.landers.com.au for more information. Lander & Rogers is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion. We conduct background checks including criminal record checks on all successful candidates as a condition of employment.
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