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Join to apply for the Legal Secretary role at Kennedys2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Legal Secretary role at KennedysKennedys is seeking an enthusiastic legal secretary to join our friendly Melbourne office on a full-time, permanent basis.RoleThis role delivers comprehensive, proactive legal secretarial support to a Patner and team of six experienced fee earners. Key responsibilities include managing litigation related administrative tasks for fee earners such as preparing documentation and claims, liaising with clients, courts and regulatory bodies, and overseeing client billing and business development activities.TeamKennedys has been operating in Australia since 2006 and currently employs over 250 people locally, with a global workforce of approximately 3,000. We handle both contentious and non-contentious matters across a broad range of industries, providing claim and coverage advice to insurers and insureds worldwide.Key ResponsibilitiesProducing a variety of draft correspondence and basic court documents for the Financial and Professional Lines teamAssisting in handling of litigation, including completing pro-forma documentation and any other associated documentation in relation to the preparation of claims and litigation as directed by the lawyersMonthly billing using Elite 3E and liaising with the team''s solicitors to ensure accurate quarterly client reportingPerforming conflict checks and setting up new files accurately and speedily on instructionAttending to filing of documents in Courts and Tribunals and preparing documentation for serviceEmail and diary management including electronic filing of emails in a timely mannerAssisting with the preparation of briefs to counsel and experts (including collating documents and preparing indexes)Booking international and interstate travel and accommodation for fee earners on a regular basisAssisting with organisation of business development and marketing events for your team.Collaborating with local marketing and reception teamsAttending to clients both on the telephone and in person in a professional mannerRequired ExperienceExtensive experience in a similar Legal Secretary or Assistant roleExperience with litigation and case and file managementExperience using Elite 3E and iManage (or similar) is essentialStrong attention to detail and well organised in approach to workAdvanced Word skills with strong formatting abilitiesA true team player who enjoys working in a wider team of secretaries and support staffPlease let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments to be made in order to submit your application to Kennedys.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionLegalIndustriesLaw Practice, Legal Services, and Alternative Dispute ResolutionReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kennedys by 2xGet notified about new Legal Secretary jobs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoExpression of Interest - Paralegal OpportunitiesMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$70,000.00-A$95,000.00 2 weeks agoLegal Assistants | Multiple Opportunities Across MelbourneMelbourne, Victoria, Australia A$65,000.00-A$100,000.00 4 days agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoCarlton, Victoria, Australia 23 hours agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks agoExpressions of Interest - Legal Assistants (Mel, Can, Syd)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoLegal Assistant - Insurance (7-month contract)Melbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoLegal Assistant, Litigation and Dispute ResolutionDocklands, Victoria, Australia A$60,295.00-A$77,430.00 1 week agoCorporate Governance and Advisory ParalegalMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 months agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 5 days agoCorporate Governance and Advisory ParalegalMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 hours agoLegal Assistant - Corporate & Dispute ResolutionMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 3 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 week agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoLegal Assistant, Projects, Energy & InfrastructureMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 2 weeks agoLegal Assistant - Personal Injury MelbourneMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 4 weeks agoMelbourne, Victoria, Australia 1 month agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr