Financial Services Legal Secretary - Melbourne

Mallesons Stephen Jaques is a leading commercial law firm with a focus on Australia and Asia. We attribute our success in the marketplace to the outstanding talent of our people. Exciting and satisfying work, combined with our commitment to the career development of our people, sets up apart.

About you:

We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to join our Banking & Finance team in Melbourne.

Supporting 1 Senior Associate, 3 Solicitors and a Consultant you will provide a range of secretarial and administrative support including document preparation and management, administration and billing.

This is a busy role that will be challenging and demanding but highly rewarding, and will use the skills of someone who is resourceful, energetic, and who has a good understanding of the variety of secretarial tasks that will need to be provided.

Your day will involve:

- managing and maintaining files
- preparing and amending lengthy documents including cross referencing and marking up
dictaphone work
- general typing
- processing of monthly client bills
- organising meetings and coordinating catering and travel
- client phone dealings
- liaising with clients.

You will have:

- minimum typing speed of 60 words per minute
- advanced technical skills in Microsoft Office programs
- the ability to work well under pressure
- excellent attention to detail and prioritising skills
- recognised experience in a similar environment.

What we offer:

We strive to create a positive, stimulating and diverse work environment - one that is based on teamwork, learning, open communication and knowledge sharing.

We have initiatives in place to ensure that the firm’s culture is welcoming and supportive. We offer flexible working practices to help you meet your work, family and lifestyle commitments, along with exceptional training opportunities, mentoring programs and other benefits.

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