Legal Assistant Opportunity!

Are you a dedicated and skilled Legal Assistant seeking to join a high-performing, collaborative team? If so, this is your chance to make an impact at one of Melbourne's leading national law firms. You'll have the opportunity to support highly qualified lawyers while contributing to their ongoing success and work on challenging and rewarding legal matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to lawyers and other legal professionals.
• Draft and prepare a variety of legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, and wills.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and assist in gathering evidence for cases.
• Manage, organise, and maintain client files and legal records.
• Coordinate and schedule appointments, meetings, and events to support the legal team.
• Communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, and all parties involved in legal matters.
• Assist with trial preparation and the litigation process.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a legal assistant or in a similar legal role.
• Strong legal research, writing, and documentation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a proven ability to organise and prioritise tasks efficiently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with legal research tools and databases.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate effectively with team members.
• Must be an Australian permanent resident or citizen.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working arrangement to promote work-life balance.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile cases and gain exposure to complex legal matters.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• A supportive and dynamic team-oriented work environment.

Your next step:

Does this sound like something you are interested in? If the answer is 'Yes' then we would love to hear from you!
(To launch your career) Simply click 'Apply' now and attach an updated copy of your CV, or if you have any questions and wish to have a conversation contact me on [email protected] or on 0400 717 579

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion about your career or you may like to check out our other current vacancies on https://www.randstad.com.au/job-seekers/.