Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 10 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do.
The Role
We are looking for a client-focused and experienced Legal Assistant to work in our Melbourne Financial Services team in a team of two legal assistants supporting three Partners and six other lawyers.
Responsibilities will include the following:
Preparing legal documents and proposal documents;
Client engagement and diary management;
Opening and closing files;
Billing; and
Preparing and formatting documents in MS Word.
Who We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have a professional approach and excellent communication skills, with a client service focus. You will be a career Legal Assistant with at least 2 years’ experience. You will be proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Word. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in prioritising tasks, displaying initiative and have good attention to detail. You will have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment that is deadline-driven.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career in a fun, fast paced team environment.
What We Offer
We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including:
Flexible working;
Dress for your day;
Discounted health insurance;
Employee Assistance Program;
Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia;
Study and exam leave;
Competitive referral bonus; and
Other amazing perks!
Apply
All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative and Legal
Industries
Law Practice
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