Experienced Legal Assistant - Public Law
Maddocks —Melbourne VIC
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Parental leave
11d
Insurance Legal Assistant
Barry Nilsson —Brisbane QLD
- Office
- Administrative experience
- Communication skills
- Parental leave
Special Counsel
Queensland Government —Brisbane QLD
- Part-time
- Remote
- Private practice
- Bar
8d
Estate Administration & Litigation Lawyer 3-5 years PQE
QLD Estate Lawyers —Brisbane QLD
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Administrative experience
- Leadership
- Wellness program
- Work from home
Mental Health Practitioner
Government schools —East Gippsland VIC
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
10h
Special Counsel — Construction & Projects
Rigby Cooke Lawyers —Melbourne VIC
- Hybrid work
- Parental leave
- Employee assistance program
Principal Lawyer
Queensland Government —Brisbane QLD
- Call employer
- Private practice
1d

More jobs to discover

Find similar jobs that you might be interested in.

Legal Assistant - Dispute Resolution
Maddocks —Sydney NSW
Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee…
LEGAL ASSISTANT
Doconade Lawyers —Salisbury SA
Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to answering and managing incoming calls, diary management, liaising with clients, file management and…

I want to receive the latest job alert for experienced legal assistant public law

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

experienced legal assistant public law jobs near

Experienced Legal Assistant - Public Law

Maddocks -
Melbourne VIC

Apply Now

Job Details

Permanent | Full-time
11 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Gym membership

Qualifications

Microsoft Office
Legal drafting
iManage
Communication skills

Full Job Description

Experienced Legal Assistant - Public Law

Legal - Assistants | Melbourne

About us

We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our preeminent Public Law team. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support to two of our award-winning Partners Briana Eastaugh and Terry Montebello, and a team of skilled lawyers.

There is plenty of variety in this role, with the key responsibilities including:

Administrative Support: Email and diary management, coordination of internal and external meetings/functions and booking travel
File Management: Opening and closing of matters including e-filing and physical archiving via Aderant Expert (billing) and iManage (document management) systems
Document Preparation: Creating, drafting, editing and formatting a range of documents
Billing & Reporting: Time entry, preparation and processing of monthly invoices
Client Management: Maintaining the team’s client database

About you

You will be a proactive and passionate team member, who can maintain ownership of their role in a busy environment where no two days are the same. You will need to be able to demonstrate initiative, a willingness to learn, and display confidence and enthusiasm in completing all tasks. Above all we are looking for someone who is collaborative and proactive.

In addition to this, you will bring:

Experience - familiarity with Section 173 Agreements and at least 3 years as a Legal Assistant in a law firm or other professional services environment
Communication - excellent interpersonal skills, can confidently engage with clients and colleagues at all levels
Proactive Approach - a self-starter, with the ability to adapt and remain organised in a dynamic environment
Attention to detail - able to produce accurate, high-quality work within set timeframes
Technical Skills - proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (experience with iManage and Aderant Expert is highly regarded)

Why join Maddocks?

Maddocks is simply a great place to do great work. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning and engagement where you will experience:

A diverse and inclusive workplace: We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.

Career Development: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.

Community involvement: give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.

Work flexibly: work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office.

Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs.

Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.

Ready for your next career move? Make your Move to Maddocks

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

experienced legal assistant public law jobs

Experienced Legal Assistant - Public Law

Insurance Legal Assistant

Special Counsel

Estate Administration & Litigation Lawyer 3-5 years PQE

Mental Health Practitioner

Special Counsel — Construction & Projects

Principal Lawyer

More jobs to discover

I want to receive the latest job alert for experienced legal assistant public law

Explore jobs in more locations

Experienced Legal Assistant - Public Law

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected