Legal Assistant

Your new company

Join a prestigious law firm renowned for its excellence in client service and legal expertise. This firm is dedicated to fostering a collaborative and professional environment, ensuring its employees thrive in a supportive workplace.

Your new role

• Provide administrative support to Partners and Fee Earners.
• Manage files, inboxes, client communication, and scheduling.
• Process expenses, coordinate travel, and support billing activities.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents and presentations.
• Maintain records, assist with compliance tasks, and support onboarding/offboarding.
• Utilise Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data management.
• Ensure confidentiality and uphold the firm’s core values.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in a legal support role, ideally within a litigation team.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; familiarity with Aderant Expert is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work with numbers efficiently.
• Previous experience in billing, including managing WIP and client invoices.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• A professional approach, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to firm values.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively.

What you'll get in return

• A supportive and collaborative work culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Exposure to high-profile cases and a dynamic legal environment.
• Centralised Canberra location.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Emerina now on 02 6279 7408 for a confidential discussion on your career.