Legal Secretary
vor 2 Monaten
Litigation and Dispute Resolution | Melbourne Metropolitan
Closing date: 07/11/2024
K&L Gates' complex commercial litigation and disputes practice has tremendous capabilities and is well-equipped to take on the most complex and difficult engagements anywhere, anytime around the globe. Our dispute resolution lawyers are recognised as being some of the foremost practitioners in their field with our Australian practice recognised in Legal 500 and Best Lawyers.
Our Litigation and Dispute Resolution practice is seeking a legal secretary to join our Insurance Coverage team. The successful applicant will provide support to partners Peter McGrath, Emma Dawes, Hannah Jankiewicz and the fee earners in the practice group.
About the team
Our insurance coverage team are experts in their craft and are passionate about what they do. The team are down to earth, highly supportive and collaborative - everyone genuinely enjoys working with one another. The partners are open minded, approachable and embrace a flexible model of working which is extended to all roles within the team.
About the role
This exciting, full-time role is based in our Melbourne office. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to get fully involved with the practice managing crucial team administration, in addition to handling client queries and supporting the monthly billing process.
What does the role involve?
Administrative support to partners and fee earners in the practice group, including filing, word processing, diary and email management
Managing confidential firm information and opening new matters
Input and maintain client data into client relationship software (Interaction)
Assisting with client queries and monthly client reporting requirements
Supporting the billing specialist with the associated administrative tasks
The ideal candidate will have 2+ years' experience as a Legal Secretary or working in an administrative assistant role within professional services. Applicants with prior experience in the medical negligence field 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 a likeminded individual who in addition to possessing technical excellence is able to work collaboratively in a team to get things done.
You should be practical and proactive in your approach in addition to demonstrating strong problem solving skills and work well in a team.
To be successful in this role you will be a self-starter who works efficiently, uses initiative and has exemplary attention to detail. You ideally have experience working in a medium to large sized law firm, are highly organised and are familiar with court documentation.
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 (Elite 3E and InterAction preferred).
The extras
K&L Gates promotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in their careers.
Initiatives include:
Structured mentoring program
Professional development programs
Strategic planning program for business development
Momentum Program for women and men who are taking a period of parental leave and wish to stay on career track
26 weeks paid parental leave
Flexible working options
Volunteering opportunities
Health and wellbeing programs - including wellness subsidies
Salary continuance insurance
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 www.klgates.com
For more information please contact Tania Brierley, Recruitment Consultant at ******
For more information about K&L Gates please see our website www.klgates.com
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K&L Gates reserve 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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