Our Sydney Tax & Private Advisory practice is growing with an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a Legal Assistant.
About Us
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 5 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
Our Sydney Tax & Private Advisory practice is growing with an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a Legal Assistant to support a partner and special counsel in our newly established Wills and Estates team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of estate planning, estate administration, and estate litigation matters.
The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the team with the day-to-day management of files while delivering exceptional service to clients during often sensitive and significant life events.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing diaries, appointments, and client meetings;
- Opening and closing files;
- End of month billing;
- Answering phone calls and assisting with enquiries;
- Drafting emails, letters, and documents;
- Printing, collating and formatting documents;
- Preparation of briefs and court books;
- Filing and file management; and
- General administrative duties as required.
Who We Are Looking For
To be successful in the role, you will have:
- At least 2 years’ experience in a legal secretary or executive assistant position;
- Experience in wills and estates and/or litigation will be highly regarded;
- Excellent communication skills with a strong client-service focus;
- A professional and empathetic approach when dealing with clients;
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and legal practice management systems;
- The ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines;
- Strong attention to detail; and
- A strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
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!
All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page.
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