Kennedys
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Legal Secretary

JuniorFull-timeOfficeMelbourne VIC, AustraliaPosted 9 months agoVerified 20 hours ago
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About the job

Kennedys is excited to welcome a career legal secretary to our vibrant Melbourne office, where you'll play a crucial role in supporting our Employment and Insurance teams. This position is all about delivering proactive legal secretarial support, ensuring smooth operations within the team. We pride ourselves on fostering a close-knit and sociable environment, making it a fantastic opportunity to grow and thrive in a global law firm.

You'll be responsible for

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Managing legal documents

Prepare legal documents, court forms, and correspondence, ensuring quality and accuracy under lawyer supervision.
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Liaising with stakeholders

Communicate with courts, counsel, clients, and third parties, handling filing and e-filing duties in line with quality procedures.
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Overseeing administrative tasks

Manage mailbox, diary scheduling, travel arrangements, and client billing, including invoice and expense processing.

Key criteria

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Legal secretary experience

Demonstrated experience as a legal secretary in a law firm.

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Litigation and client services expertise

Proven background in litigation, client billing, and client services.

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Proficiency in Elite 3E and iManage

Familiarity with Elite 3E and iManage systems is preferred.

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5 criteria for this job
Legal secretary experience
Demonstrated experience as a legal secretary in a law firm.

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Litigation and client services expertise
Proven background in litigation, client billing, and client services.

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Proficiency in Elite 3E and iManage
Familiarity with Elite 3E and iManage systems is preferred.

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Correspondence management skills
Experience managing correspondence and transcribing dictation accurately.

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Organisational skills
Well-organised with a methodical approach to tasks.

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