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Forte Family Lawyers is a top ranking specialist Family Law firm located in the Melbourne CBD seeking Personal Assistants to join their Family Law practice
Are you an organised, efficient, and details oriented individual looking for an exciting opportunity in Family Law? Well look no further! Forte Family Lawyers currently has a Personal Assistant position due to an expansion of our business.
As a Personal Assistant you will play a crucial role in supporting our Family Law practice and ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day activities. This a unique opportunity to work with a dynamic team in a stimulating and rewarding environment, where you can make a real difference in the lives of the individuals that we represent.
Full-Time Personal Assistant:
In this role you will support two lawyers and offers considerable variety.
A typical day will include:
- Typing, editing and proof reading correspondence (including dictation, lengthy documents and tracked changes), Court documents and publications
- Liaising with clients, lawyers, and colleagues
- Diary and task management
- Telephone enquiries, including new client enquiries and some relief reception
- Invoicing
- Additional administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of a busy and high-profile Family Law practice
- Other administrative tasks as required
Ideally, you will have a minimum of 3 years PA experience or professional experience in a legal administrative role as a Personal Assistant working in a reputable Family Law or litigation practice together with strong interpersonal, organisational, attention to detail, typing and computer skills.
Experience with all MS 365 Applications, Lexis Nexis Affinity, and emPower precedents will be highly regarded.
Requirements for the role:
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with Family Law processes and procedures is preferred but not essential.
- Ability to work independently and also part of team.
- Prior experience in the legal environment is however essential.
At Forte we value our employees and strive to foster a supportive and inclusive work culture. We offer competitive salary packages, ongoing professional development opportunities for all staff, and a positive work-life balance.
If you’re ready to embark on an exciting career in Family Law and make a meaningful impact, we want to hear from you!
For more information about who we are, visit www.fortefamilylawyers.com.au. Applicants can apply for the position by sending your CV and cover letter to *********@fortefamilylawyers.com.au for consideration. You can also telephone Michelle Zaccardi, HR Assistant at Forte Family Lawyers on 9248 5841 to discuss the position.
All applications will be treated confidentially.
