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Form of workHope Earle Lawyers & Advisors are pleased to offer a four or five day a week, LEGAL ASSISTANT role on an ongoing basis.
This role is well suited for a 1st or 2nd year law student as we can be flexible around exam and study periods.
This is a unique opportunity for an enthusiastic person with a keen interest in the legal industry to gain practical knowledge of case matters as a LEGAL ASSISTANT. The right person doesn’t require legal experience but those with basic administration skills and some retail experience will have an advantage. As part of the administration team, you will have opportunities to learn a range of valuable skills.
Your key attributes are likely to include the following:
- a confident and professional telephone manner and excellent communication skills ;
- experience in a retail setting;
- a strong work ethic;
- a keen eye for detail;
- exceptional organisational skills;
- computer skills, especially Microsoft products; and
- exceptional multitasking skills.
This role will include a multitude of engaging challenges including direct client contact, providing high-level support to fee earners, calendar organisation, as well as various administrative duties required to smoothly and efficiently contribute to a fast-paced environment with great exposure to litigation and court processes.
Our Firm
We are a respected legal and advisory firm based in Melbourne’s CBD with lawyers that have worked at major national legal firms. Promoting a strong work ethic as well as good work-life balance, our focus is to support you with a great opportunity to improve and hone your skills and reward you with a challenging and fulfilling role that will help you develop your career in the legal industry and give you experience within a busy legal practice.
You
You are committed to building a career in law. You are likely a 1st or 2nd year law student and are well-presented, highly organised, honest and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. You must be familiar with Microsoft applications, particularly Word and usual computer interface programs including browser and file management software.
Most importantly, you are bright, energetic and enjoy working in a team environment. Your reliability and willingness to accept new challenges and meet strict deadlines will be essential to you gaining the most from this wonderful opportunity.
