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SalaryOur client is a boutique Family Law firm situated in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, their team is a vibrant well oiled machine who know how to work, yet enjoy their time in the office as well. A long standing team member is looking to retire so they are looking for a well versed Legal Assistant / Secretary to join their team. To be successful in this position and provide support to the two lawyers assigned to you, you will have previous Family Law experience, be a master organiser and have a passion for getting things done.
The ROLE
This is a faced paced desk, providing support to two lawyers who have embedded themselves in the Family Law arena and are busy. You will have the autonomy to complete tasks and files from an end-to-end perspective, ideally you will be proactive in nature and be able to manage upwards, relieving pressure from your fee earners.
Your daily tasks include;
- Preparation, editing and proofing of correspondence, letters, agreements, briefs and documents
- Diary management
- Client liaison
- File management (Paper and Electronic)
- Billing
- Liaising with external representatives; Barristers, VicPol and varying medical practitioners
- Court filing via online court portals
- General Administration
About YOU
To be suitable for this opportunity you will have previous experience in a Family Law environment, be passionate about making a difference, enjoy the day to day requirements of file management / support.
Ideally you;
- have a proven background working as a legal secretary, paralegal or equivalent within Family Law
- are confident in your own abilities and able to efficiently handle a variety of tasks with minimum supervision
- are able to take initiative, to prioritise, plan and manage work to meet deadlines and produce high quality results
- have exceptional attention to detail, and strong planning and organisational skills
- are committed to providing excellent client service, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills
empire group is a legal specialist recruitment firm working with private practice firms (boutique to top-tier/international), government agencies, and in-house.
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Leni Di Primo
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