Maddocks

About Maddocks

Maddocks is committed to making a difference for our clients, our people and the communities in which we operate. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary (we are open to both part-time and full-time candidates) to join our Melbourne Dispute Resolution & Litigation Team on a 12 month fixed-term contract. This role will work with our high performing secretarial team providing a high level of clerical and administrative support to a Partner, Special Counsel and lawyer. Drafting correspondence and disputes related documentation, liaising with clients, end of month billing, expenses and diary management are just some of the responsibilities you will handle in this position. About you To be suited to this position you will be a team player who prides themselves in exceeding all expectations and enjoy working in a high energy environment. You will have at least 4 years’ experience working in a similar position within private practice or in house legal. Your strong work ethic, enthusiasm and proactive attitude, matched by your excellent communication and organisational skills will see you thrive in this role. Further skills that you will need to demonstrate include: Experience in managing high volume billing; The ability to prioritise and work efficiently in a time sensitive environment; Strong attention to detail; Polished secretarial skills including knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, including word processing, power point and excel spreadsheet skills; Willingness to work with all team members, regardless of role or seniority; and A personable, collaborative and friendly disposition. About us We are a proudly independent Australian law firm that works closely with corporations, businesses and governments throughout Australia and internationally. We have a particular focus on the built environment, education, government, healthcare and technology sectors. What makes us unique Our commitment to our clients and their goals is matched by our commitment to our people. We understand that our people are our greatest asset and we invest heavily in attracting and retaining the best. We look for diversity of experience and background and then provide the tools and training for career success. We value collaboration, knowledge sharing and foster open communication where individuality and personal expression are valued. We are proud leaders of the legal profession when it comes to promoting a diverse workforce. We have been an Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA) Employer of Choice for Women every year since 2004. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Women and Maddocks Pride groups and we are committed to sustainability, through our membership of the Australian Legal Sector Alliance (AusLSA). Interested?

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Company Type: Private Practice / Firm

Company Size: 501 - 1000

Revenue: 100 - 500 million (USD)

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