AddressAbout Us
Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 150 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
We are looking for a Legal Assistant with at least 5 years of experience to join our Government, Commercial & Administration team in Canberra. As a Legal Assistant you will display a willingness to learn and have a high attention to detail, with a positive attitude. You will be expected to become part of a cohesive and collaborative team and will be expected to work as part of this and individually from time to time.
Responsibilities include day to day office administration and will include the following:
- Answering phone calls and assisting with client enquiries;
- Preparing legal documents;
- Diary management and work prioritisation;
- Dictaphone typing;
- Billing;
- Mail merging documents and formatting; and
- File management
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and diary management and organisational skills, with a client service focus. You will be proficient in MS Word and formatting. You will have the ability to prioritise tasks, display initiative, have good attention to detail and a proven history of meeting deadlines. The core office hours are 8.30am to 5pm.
This is a great opportunity you to take the next step in their career in a fun, fast paced team environment.
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:
- Flexible working;
- 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!
Apply
All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.
