Legal Assistant - Litigation & Dispute Resolution

OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting full-time opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our dynamic Litigation & Dispute Resolution team based in our Melbourne office. This is a great role for an individual eager to expand their skillset and progress their career within a law firm committed to personal growth.

In this role you’ll be responsible for

• Preparation of correspondence and Court documents.
• Liaising with Barristers, Mediators, Experts and Court Administrators.
• Communicating with clients, which includes arranging meetings and teleconferences.
• Preparing, editing and formatting written correspondence and Court documents.
• Diary, email and calendar management.
• Opening and closing files.
• End of month billing.
• General administrative duties including scanning, filing and binding documents.
  
  

About You

You will have

• Demonstrated experience as a Legal Assistant, preferably within a litigation practice (advantageous but not essential).
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• High level computer literacy skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of apps.
• A strong commitment to excellence in client service.
  
  

You will also be

• A self-motivated individual capable of working independently and with limited supervision.
• A team player who can take direction and foster professional relationships with both staff and clients.
• Aligned with our values - talk straight, play as a team and better each day.
  
  

The successful applicant will be required to undertake and satisfy a National Police Records Check.

How To Apply

We only require your CV. A cover letter is not required. Please note that after you have applied you will automatically receive a short questionnaire. This questionnaire must be completed for your application to proceed. Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents or hold a valid work Visa.

Macpherson Kelley is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We want all employees to have a sense of belonging at MK and to feel confident to bring their authentic self to work. MK encourages and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with lived experience of disability and people who identify as LGBTQI+.

THE EXTRAS

There are many benefits that we are proud to offer to support our flexible, innovative and positive work environment. These benefits include

• Genuine flexibility through our Flex+ program.
• The Macpherson Kelley Foundation and workplace giving program which provides a meaningful and effective way to engage with the community.
• The Macpherson Kelley Business School - our business school program provides you with practical quality learning and development to help reach your potential.
• Dress for your day - choose what you want to wear based on what is happening that day.
• Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave for the primary carer and including superannuation contributions on both paid and unpaid leave.
• Public Holiday swap - our staff may take time to celebrate holidays that are meaningful to them.
  
  

Visit our careers page to discover more benefits!

MACPHERSON KELLEY

Macpherson Kelley is a mid-tier national commercial law firm with offices in Sydney, Brisbane, Dandenong and Melbourne CBD. We're structured to meet the needs of and deliver value to our clients who need direct and succinct guidance.

We're straight talkers who take care of our clients' legal concerns, giving them the freedom to focus on what they do best. We're pragmatic in the advice we give and bold in our recommendations.

With 300+ staff and offices spread across the east coast, our national footprint is growing along with our international reach from Pacific Legal Network (PLN) a division of Macpherson Kelley, together with our Multilaw membership.