Litigation Legal Assistant (6 month Contract)

Location:   Sydney

State:  VIC

Worktype:  Contractor


  • Must have 2 years Litigation legal admin experience
  • Mid tier law firm with all the perks| Hyrbid role| Sydney CBD
  • 6 month contract with attractive salary and benefits
  • It's all about you...
    Our client is a well-regarded mid-tier commercial law firm. They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Legal Assistant to join their Insurance/Litigation team on a 6 month contract. 
      
    In this busy and varied role you will be an integral part of team, handling a range of duties such as: 
    • prepare and type legal documents and associated correspondence;
    • prepare and file subpoenas and arrange service of same;
    • prepare briefs to counsel;
    • liaise with clients, barristers, principals, interpreters and solicitors
    • diary management, arranging appointments and coordinating meetings
    • email and file management, including opening & closing files and archiving
    • create detailed bills and disbursement accounts
    • screen telephone calls
    • dictaphone typing
    Skills and experience we'd love...
    To be considered, you will have a minimum of 2-4 years experience as a Legal Assistant and supporting senior level practitioners . Litigation administration experience working at a law firm IS ESSENTIAL.

    You will also be able to demonstrate:
    • polished legal secretarial and administrative skills
    • advanced word processing abilities (typing speed/accuracy)
    • strong attention to detail
    • advanced technical skills (MS Word, PowerPoint, FileSite, CaseFlow)
    • wide knowledge of VWA practice
    • enthusiastic and flexible attitude
    • ability to work collaboratively within a team
    Law Students will be considered, however MUST have previous Litigation Legal Administration/secretarial experience working at a law firm.

    To apply online, please click on the apply now button.

    Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact:
    Rosie Mamic or Laine McKenzie on 0418 146 582
    Quoting Ref. No.: 4000034
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