Junior Legal Assistant

Our Firm and Culture 

PCL Lawyers is a national law firm with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. Our practice areas include: Building Construction & Property, Commercial, Litigation, Tax, Family and Wills & Estates. 

A mid-size firm, we have a dynamic team of lawyers who are driven to grow and constantly improve. We actively prioritise the nurturing of talent. We have a strong, supportive culture where talent is fostered and staff are empowered to contribute. Our well defined firm culture is genuinely practised and regularly reviewed.

About the opportunity

Due to our firm’s growth, we are looking for a full-time, permanent Junior Legal Assistant based in our Melbourne CBD Office to support a team of lawyers across our practice areas. 
  
If you're a driven and motivated individual, looking for a fast paced and supportive work environment, consider advancing your career PCL Lawyers. 

Key Responsibilities:

• File management including opening and closing files as well as physical and electronic filing.
• Legal research on discreet legal matters allocated by solicitors (including but not limited to federal taxes, state taxes, property law, litigation, building and construction, family law).
• Assisting solicitors with preparing firm articles on new legal developments.
• Dealing with revenue and tax authorities in relation to debt recovery negotiations and payment arrangements.
• Assisting with preparing responses to revenue authority investigations and audits, including objections, notifications and other correspondence.
• Collation of documents and preparation of documents for litigation matters.
• Assistance with internal and external presentations, including papers for external providers.
• Emails to clients providing fee estimates, request for funds in trust, following up payment of fees.
• Attending to lodgement of filing fees and other matters with courts/tribunals.
• Diary/calendar management
• Answering phone calls and assisting with client enquiries and
• Providing ad hoc general administration duties and assisting to other areas of the business when required.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• 2+ years experience working in a law firm. 
• Ability to proactively manage workflow. 
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to work effectively. 
• Strong team work capabilities and able to follow clear direction. 
• Prioritise tasks and display initiative. 

To Apply
  
To be considered for this opportunity, please click on the appropriate link below.
  
Alternatively, for a confidential discussion, please email Larissa Hughes, People & Culture Lead at ********@pcllawyers.com.au

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

For more information please visit pcllawyers.com.au