• Develop your legal administration career in a supportive, collaborative team with clear opportunities for growth
• Play a key role in high-profile, public interest litigation that offers meaningful and varied work
• Hybrid work - enjoy the flexibility of office and remote work
• Ongoing | Full time
• VPS 2 $60,295 - $77,430 plus superannuation per annum

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Demonstrated experience as a legal assistant in a litigation environment
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• The ability to provide high quality assistance to a team of solicitors, in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Strong understanding of legal processes and court jurisdictions, legal terminology, with the ability to undertake research using online databases
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail

We have an exciting opportunity for an eager and enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join our Litigation and Dispute Resolution Branch. The role will provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to a team of solicitors.

• Responsibilities will include:
• Preparing, formatting and reviewing legal documentation, including correspondence and court documents
• Liaising with barristers’ clerks and preparing briefs for counsel, inclusive of the collation of e-briefs
• Filing and service of court documents via online platforms
• Autonomous file management - administration of matter related tasks, monthly billing and maintaining efficient and effective electronic files
• Calendar and mailbox management
• General administration duties

This role will provide you with the opportunity to build a long-term career, with great development and progression opportunities. You will also have the opportunity to work on, and contribute to, high profile matters of public interest.