Legal Secretary
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Litigation and Dispute Resolution | Melbourne Metropolitan Closing date: 12/10/2024 DISCOVER more opportunities to DEVELOP your talents and THRIVE in a dynamic legal landscape.
About the role We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a part-time or full-time legal secretary to join our Melbourne office supporting our senior Litigation and Dispute Resolution (L&DR ) practice.
The Melbourne L&DR practice advises corporate clients in large commercial disputes including cross-border contractual relationships, which may involve major tort or contractual claims and class actions in the oil and gas industry, sporting, banking, property sectors, insurance, professional indemnity as well as public inquiries with government and regulatory authorities.
As a legal secretary you will be involved in all areas of administrative support, including, but not limited to, managing crucial team administration, handling client queries and managing the monthly billing process.
What does the role involve?
The L&DR team is a highly collaborative and goal-oriented group.
You will play a crucial role within the team in ensuring the practice runs smoothly.
On any given day you could be: Managing diaries, juggling and arranging appointments, booking rooms and ultimately ensuring client needs are met Providing administrative support to partners and fee earners in the practice group Preparing documents and correspondence Managing the team's filing including electronic files Managing confidential firm information and opening new matters Maintaining and inputting client data into client relationship software (Interaction) Handling client queries Managing the monthly billing process Ideally you will have 2 years' experience as a legal secretary or experience in an interactive administration role.
While experience working within a law firm is advantageous, candidates with a certificate or diploma in legal services or business administration are encouraged to apply.
About you We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation.
We are looking for likeminded individuals who, in addition to possessing technical excellence, are able to work collaboratively in a team to get things done.
You should be practical and proactive in your approach and thrive on working in a team environment.
To be successful in this role, you will be a self-starter who works efficiently, uses initiative and has exemplary attention to detail.
You are highly organised and proactive in your approach to tasks and take a genuine interest in the work performed by the practice.
Being a team player, you demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and take pride in your work.
Strong Microsoft Office skills are essential, as are excellent communication skills.
You will be capable of using automated billing systems and client relationship management software (We use Elite 3 E and Inter Action but can teach you these if you haven't used them previously).
The extras K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.
Initiatives include: 26 weeks paid parental leave A range of health and wellbeing programs - including wellbeing subsidies A range of learning and development opportunities Paid annual volunteering opportunities Purchased annual leave options Salary continuance insurance Social events - active social club and sporting teams Pro bono programs and community involvement via our payroll giving program, Global Day of Service and charitable fundraisers About Us The firm's Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries.
With lawyers located in four established offices in Australia's leading financial and commercial centres and possessing substantial experience.
At K&L Gates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment across our fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligently combine the knowledge and expertise of our people to create teams that provide exceptional client solutions.
We marry process with vision, success with dedication, method with passion, and innovation with creativity.
The outcome: The K&L Gates Experience.
Located across five continents, we represent a broad array of leading global corporations in every major industry, capital markets participants, and ambitious middle-market and emerging growth companies.
We also serve public sector entities, educational institutions, philanthropic organisations, and individuals.
Our lawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legal challenges in all areas of corporate and regulatory law as well as litigation.
We are leaders in legal issues relating to industries critical to the economies of both the developed and developing worlds—technology, manufacturing, energy, transportation, telecommunications, financial services, and life sciences, among others.
Do you like what you see?
Please apply via our Careers page at For more information please contact Tania Brierley Recruitment Consultant at Referrals from agencies not accepted at this time.
K&L Gates reserves the right to close advertising earlier at our discretion.
K&L Gates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety, wellbeing, and inclusion of those with a disability.
We welcome applications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturally and linguistically diverse background.
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