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 Melbourne office. The float legal secretary role provides coverage for other support staff during absences and also in busy times.
Supporting a range of authors, you will be dedicated, proactive and able to provide a range of secretarial and administrative assistance in a timely and efficient manner.
Your day will involve managing and maintaining files, preparing documents, billing, organising meetings and travel, as well as liaising with clients.
Ideally, you will have:
- excellent attention to detail and communication skills - to deliver quality work and service to the team
- 60 wpm typing speed with a high level of accuracy
- knowledge of legal terminology
- outstanding editing skills - you will assist with the preparation of complex documents, ensuring compliance with firm style (e.g. writs, statement of claims, default judgments, warrants etc)
- excellent computer literacy and document management skills - you will audio/copy type and store documents electronically
- diplomacy to deal with confidential matters - you will know about sensitive high profile deals before they have been made public.
- excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
You will have recognised experience gained in a similar environment and enjoy working as part of a committed team. Your knowledge of document and practice management systems (e.g. iManage/DeskSite and Keystone) will provide you with a solid start.
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.
Mallesons Stephen Jaques is an equal opportunity employer.
