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Apply now Job no: ELMO-00001210Work type: Full Time Permanent (F)Location: Sydney (CBD)Categories: Business Services (Legal Support)About usMeridian Lawyers is a dynamic and innovative law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra. Clients look to our experienced and award-winning team for advice in Insurance, Corporate & Commercial, Workplace Relations & Safety, Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Property and Health Law.We are known for providing exceptional quality legal advice that is both strategic and practical. It is this blend of technical expertise and the personal relationships we have with our clients that sets us apart from our competitors.Role PurposeThis fantastic role is to provide comprehensive secretarial and administrative support to the Principals and the wider team of lawyers within the Health team in our Sydney office. This is a pivotal legal support role with varied workload, managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.This high performing team works on a wide variety of interesting matters across a range of areas of Health law. This is a pivotal, fast paced legal support role with a varied workload, competing priorities, key deadlines and an opportunity to work alongside an experienced Legal Secretarial team and preeminent lawyers.Key duties and responsibilitiesAssisting fee earners with good practice hygiene including:Preparing WIP and pre-bills in a timely mannerWorking closely with Finance Team to assist with monthly billing and debtor managementManaging monthly billing cycles, using Aderant Expert softwareClient service focus, liaising with both external and internal stakeholdersOpening new matters and conducting conflict check searchesMaintaining electronic and hard copy filing to ensure all files are up to dateDrafting and issuing legal correspondence including; letters of instruction and subpoenasAssisting with monthly reporting processesFee earner diary and email managementEducationCompletion of Higher School Certificate (or equivalent)Completion of a related TAFE courseExperienceMinimum 2 years experience gained in a corporate and/or professional services environmentDemonstrated administrative and organisational skillsProven client service focusHigh level of attention to detailSound problem solving skillsStrong initiative along with a proactive approachStrong communication skills verbal and writtenAbility to prioritise tasks with easeAllocates appropriate amounts of time to complete own and others workUses technology to maximise efficiencyOur ideal candidate will have previous experience in a legal support or administrative role in a professional services/corporate environment, however it is not strictly necessary that this experience is within legal professional services.You are well known for your commitment to excellence, ability to maintain confidentiality as well as your strong client service orientation. You will be someone who thrives in a fast paced environment, willing to learn, with a can do attitude, and takes a genuine interest in your work and is a proactive team player with strong attention to detail.If you are looking for a fast-paced role and a willingness to be a key member of a motivated and friendly legal team, then wed love to hear from you.Skills/AbilitiesIs an active team player and seeks to build relationships with peers and team membersDemonstrates a can do attitude and a willingness to help othersContributes ideas, opinions and suggestion in team discussionsConsistently delivers excellent client service through telephone answering, addressing client queries, prioritising action itemsShows enthusiasm and responsiveness to clientsAssists fee earners in meeting client expectationsLooks for new ways to improve ways of workingDemonstrates a professional and courteous attitude to clients and internal stakeholdersNext StepsIf this sounds like the right opportunity for you then please submit your CV via this advertisement.Advertised: 03 Jul 2025 AUS Eastern Standard TimeApplications close: #J-18808-Ljbffr