We are looking for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our award-winning Commercial team in Melbourne!
Turks is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Commercial practice group in Melbourne on a full-time basis. As an award-winning law firm, we measure our success through the high level of satisfaction and engagement we achieve with our clients and our team, with this role being critical to attain this goal. By joining Turks, you will be rewarded with long-term career opportunities and development in a friendly, approachable, and supportive team-based environment.
Responsibilities
* Preparation and drafting of court documents/correspondence
* Diary management
* Brief preparation
* Monthly billing
* Opening/closing files
* Assisting lawyers as necessary
* General secretarial and administrative tasks
* Executive/personal assistant duties as required
Requirements
* 1-2 years + recent experience as a legal assistant/secretary/admin assistant
* Billing experience desirable
* Exceptional organisational skills
* A meticulous eye for detail and accurate proof reading skills
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Ability to multi-task and prioritise effectively to work within tight time frames
* Enthusiastic, committed, and proactive approach to work
* A commitment to a career in legal support
* Ability to work autonomously and within a team
About us
Here at Turks, we focus on what we do best – delivering innovative and practical solutions to legal and business hurdles our clients face.
Our client-focused approach ensures we always deliver on our promises, building relationships based on trust and collaboration.
As a specialist commercial firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Newcastle, with a reach throughout the rest of Australia, you can be confident you are getting the development, support and hands‐on experience to grow and sustain your successful legal career. With 36 partners and over 250 staff operating across all jurisdictions in Australia, we offer a comprehensive service to a range of clients, including government agencies, banks, insurance companies and private employers.
Us Turksters pride ourselves on our passion for excellence, teamwork, integrity and leadership, which is embodied through our values that guide us in our day‐to‐day activities and product offerings. We are committed to diversity and a culture of inclusion, recognising our differences as a source of strength and imperative to our success. Our social and people-oriented environment aims to improve our people's lives both in and outside of the workplace, which includes:
* Ongoing training and development
* Team and firm-wide social events
* CSR activities, including volunteer days
* Employee Assistance Program
* Competitive paid parental leave scheme and return to work benefits
* Employee achievement awards
* Discounted gym and health insurance memberships
* Plus many more!
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