Career opportunity

• Provide key administrative support in a growing, busy team
• Full time or part time (4 days)
• Salary commensurate with experience

Who we are

As one of the largest regionally based law firms in Victoria, with offices in Geelong, Melbourne, the Surf Coast, the Bellarine Peninsula and South Australia, we are a leading law firm with a difference; we care about our people, our clients, and our community.

As leaders in implementing innovative legal processes and practices, our focus is on continuing to develop leading legal solutions to support our people and our clients.

Our people are the key to our success and our reputation is built on the contributions of everyone in our team. Recruiting the right people keeps our business growing and thriving.

About the role

We are looking for a professional, highly motivated Legal Assistant, with demonstrated experience in Workplace Relations (or similar practice area) to support our legal team, including an Accredited Specialist Principal Lawyer in Workplace Relations.

This is a busy practice area, with a strong base of existing clients, so your ability to relate well with clients is crucial.

You will be organised, motivated and feel confident working autonomously and as part of a close team, with excellent attention to detail and a focus on responding to requests in a timely manner.

We are looking for someone who can work full time, or part time at least four days per week, which may include working across five days with reduced hours.

You will deliver:

• Excellent client focused service
• The ability to move from one task to another, quickly and efficiently
• Consistent accuracy and attention to detail
• Efficient time management to maintain control of key priorities

You will bring:

• High level of workplace relations knowledge
• Proven ability to work in a high volume environment
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work well within a team
• Positive, proactive and flexible attitude
• Experience with iManage and Lexis Affinity desirable but not essential.

Why join us?

With a focus on high performance, an engaged culture and our community, we are proud of our people and our history.  Our values are important to us, and we look for like-minded people to continue to bring those values to life as part of the way we work.

You will join a strong and supportive team, where you can continue to develop your skills and experience.

Some of our benefits include:

• Generous parental leave program
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Access to volunteering opportunities to give back to your own community
• Purchase leave program
• A genuinely supportive and welcoming culture
• Access to training and development

How to apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Amelia Pilcher, HR Consultant on 03 5273 5243.

To submit your application, please click complete the form on this page.

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