Litigation Legal Assistant

It's all about you...
Our client is a mid-sized, highly respected law firm known for providing outstanding services. An exciting opportunity has become available for an enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join their Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team.

This role sits within the Litigation Team and involves direct client interaction and hands on file involvement. 

Some of your responsibilities will include:- 

• liaise with clients and take accurate instructions;
• take telephone calls and assist where appropriate;
• manage lawyers diaries;
• prepare briefs to counsel (hard copy and electronic);
• conduct searches (company, ASIC, title etc.);
• prepare bills; 
• dictatyping; 
• manage files; and
• general administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning documents, sorting incoming mail etc.

Skills and experience we'd love...
Our client is ideally seeking a self-motivated and enthusiastic candidate who takes pride in their work and is passionate about what they do.
  
In addition you will have:- 

• approximately 5+ years experience as a legal secretary (Commercial Litigation, Owners Corporation &/or Construction experience highly regarded);
• intermediate MS Word/typing skills;
• great attention to detail;
• excellent time management skills;
• a friendly team attitude and a pro-active approach; and
• exceptional communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

Let's Talk!
On offer is an attractive salary package plus fantastic employee benefits and career development opportunities.
  
To apply online, please click on the apply now button.

Alternatively, for a confidential discussion please contact:
   
Rosie Mamic on 0418 146 582 or Laine McKenzie on 0416 127 656
C/- Legal People
Quoting Ref. No.: 3929273