Legal Assistant

Looking for your next step in legal admin? We are seeking an enthusiastic Legal Assistant to be part of our Melbourne admin team.

Your New Role

Your variety of work will include:

• Collaborating with team members, extending beyond your own team
• Building relationships with external stakeholders (clients/barristers/lawyers)
• Drafting, proofreading and filing legal documents and correspondence
• Preparing briefs to counsel, court books and mediation briefs
• Matter management including setting up files, conflict checks and due diligence procedures
• Completing end of month billing, including invoice preparation and file closures for national client base, assisting our Client Revenue & Operations Manager
• General administration support (e.g. diary management, booking travel)

Your skills and experience

You will bring to the role:

• Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or in administration
• Microsoft365 proficiency and confidence learning new systems
• Adaptability and experience in an efficient and fast-paced environment
• Initiative and autonomy while also taking a collaborative approach
• Excellent written skills and attention to detail
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Fine-tuned multi-tasking and organisational skills

Why Join Us?

At SLF Lawyers, we’re committed to creating a workplace where our people thrive - professionally and personally.

Here are just some of the benefits our team enjoys:

• Loyalty Leave - Receive an extra day of paid leave for every year of service, up to 5 years.
• Flexible Working Arrangements - Work from home or the office, with flexibility to suit your lifestyle.
• Daily Breakfast - Start your morning right with complimentary breakfast provided in every office.
• People Committee - Meaningful social connection with regular social events, charity initiatives, and opportunities to support local causes that matter to you. Included but not limited to team charity walks, national strava challenges & SLF trivia nights.
• Salary Insurance - Peace of mind with income protection coverage.
• Work-Life Balance - We foster a culture that values your time and wellbeing with the benefits to support it.
• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 access to confidential coaching and counselling services.
• Wellness Reimbursement - Enjoy an annual $250 reimbursement for wellness activities of your choice - from gym memberships to meditation apps.

We know that our firm is our people, and we are dedicated to their growth and development - empowering them to learn, question and be their authentic selves.

To find out more, copy this link into your browser - https://slflawyers.com.au/about/

If you would like to join a firm committed to its clients and its people, apply now

Thank you for your application.