Legal Assistant

Job title : Legal Assistant
Location : Melbourne
Job type : Permanent or Full Time
Salary : $95,000 total salary package
Contact name : Amanda Coad
Contact email : acoad@sharpandcarter.com.au
Job reference : 1571981
About the role 

As a key support to the Corporate team, you'll bring your expertise to a high-performing working environment where your skills will shine. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with an existing legal assistant background who thrives in a busy environment and takes pride in anticipating the needs of senior stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
  • Diary management for Partner both internal and external appointments, across different time zones and offices, with appropriate meeting lead and travel times.
  • Assist with meeting preparation and the coordination of post meeting actions 
  • Managing and coordinating regular client communications
  • Handle file opening, maintenance, and closure.
  • Draft legal documents, correspondence, reports, emails, memos, and letters.
  • Undertake personal assistant tasks, including diary and travel management.
  • Communicate with clients and staff on daily matters.
  • Expense management.
Skills and Experience
  • Must have a minimum of 3+ years’ experience as a dedicated Legal Assistant.
  • Proven experience supporting 2+ Partners or senior stakeholders.
  • Calendar management.
  • Proactive, motivated and organised.
  • Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Calendar management
  • Experience in events planning is advantageous 
  • Demonstrated commitment to client confidentiality.
Benefits: 
  • Generous Parental leave benefits 
  • 1 day working from home (increase after probation)
  • Take up to 8 weeks extra holidays with purchased leave
  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Learning and Development allowances 
  • Access to EAP
  • Home office allowance and more
About the client

Known as true leaders in the Professional Services space, my client is a progressive, innovative and dynamic business who offer an excellent culture and numerous employee benefits and well-being programs. Located in the CBD of Melbourne right next to public transport, you would be a part of a large and cohesive support team who value collaboration and growth. 

To apply please follow the link below or for a confidential discussion please contact Amanda at acoad@sharpandcarter.com.au