Legal Assistant – Disputes and Investigations

Company Benefits

• Recognised nationally as a leading employer and great place to work
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Flexible working practices
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Comprehensive wellbeing initiatives and employee support programmes
• Generous parental leave benefits

Are you a Legal Assistant looking to take the next step in your career within a highly regarded national law firm?
We are seeking a proactive and organised Legal Assistant to join a busy Disputes & Investigations team in Melbourne. This role will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing competing priorities and takes pride in delivering high-quality administrative support.

You will be someone with a strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail and the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and clients. A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine interest in developing your career within the legal industry will see you succeed in this role.

Who will they be supporting? You will be supporting a busy team of lawyers within the Disputes & Investigations practice group, assisting with a broad range of administrative and legal support tasks while working closely with colleagues across the firm.

Your day to day responsibilities will be

• Opening and managing new files
• Preparing documents and correspondence, including court documentation
• Filing court documents and maintaining accurate records
• Diary and calendar management
• Liaising with clients and internal stakeholders
• General administrative and team support as required

Do you have the following skillset?

• Previous Legal Assistant or administrative experience within professional services or a legal environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Experience using document production software is highly regarded

If interest apply now or contact Erica Brown on Ebrown@mjdrecruitment.com.au or call 0400 111 741 for a confidential chat.