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Legal Assistant Employment, Safety & People (Part-time job share)Legal - Assistants | MelbourneAbout usWe are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence, and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations, and governments.About the roleWe have an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our collaborative and friendly Employment, Safety & People team. Working in a part-time job share arrangement (working Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays), you will be responsible for proactively supporting two Partners and a team of lawyers. You will be engaged in administrative tasks on a broad range of employment-related litigation and advisory matters.The key responsibilities include:Assisting with the preparation of litigation mattersPreparing routine correspondenceMeeting coordination, inbox, and diary managementOpening and closing of matters, including file archivingProcessing credit card expensesLiaising and developing relationships with clients and fee earners at all levelsPreparing and reconciling monthly bills, including time recording and client reportingAbout youYou are proactive, able to maintain ownership of your role, and work well in a dynamic environment. A strong willingness to learn and the ability to work in a team will help you succeed.Ideally, you will have:At least 2 years'' experience as a Legal or Administrative Assistant in a corporate services environment, preferably a law firmSound knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, strong typing skills, resourceful, and well-organizedPrevious experience with monthly billing; knowledge of Aderant Expert is advantageousMaddocks fosters a culture of collaboration, learning, and engagement, offering:A diverse and inclusive workplace: Named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004, and a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index''s 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity through various internal groups.Career Development: Structured learning and development programs, study support.Community involvement: Pro bono work, grants, staff volunteering.Work flexibly: Hybrid work arrangements with support for home office setup.Wellbeing & Benefits: Up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and wellbeing programs for parents and carers.Our people are our greatest advocates, and we believe this stems from our inclusive culture and engaging work.To be eligible for this role, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Unsolicited agency applications will not be considered.Ready for your next career move? Apply now to join Maddocks. #J-18808-Ljbffr