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Legal Assistant Employment, Safety & People (Part-time job share)Join to apply for the Legal Assistant Employment, Safety & People (Part-time job share) role at Maddocks.About 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 part-time Legal Assistant to join our collaborative and friendly Employment, Safety & People team. Working in a job share arrangement (3 days per week), you will be responsible for proactively supporting partners and a team of lawyers. You will be engaged working in an administrative capacity on an exciting and broad range of employment related litigation and advisory matters. There is plenty of variety in this role.ResponsibilitiesAssisting with preparation of litigation mattersPreparation of 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 levelsPreparation and reconciliation of monthly bills including time recording and client reportingGeneral administrative dutiesAbout YouYou are someone who can maintain ownership of their role and be proactive in a dynamic environment. A strong willingness to learn and ability to work in a team will see you succeed in this role.Ideal QualificationsAt least 3 years'' experience as Legal or Administrative Assistant in a corporate services environment, ideally a law firm.Sound knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, strong typing skills, resourceful & well organised.Previous experience with monthly billing (knowledge of Aderant Expert is advantageous).A sharp eye for detail, excellent time management and interpersonal skills.Experience in a job-share arrangement is beneficial.Why Join Maddocks?Maddocks Is Simply a Great Place To Do Great Work. We Foster a Culture Of Collaboration, Learning And Engagement Where You Will ExperienceDiverse and inclusive workplace: We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index''s 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.Career Development: Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.Community involvement: give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.Work flexibly: work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office.Wellbeing & Benefits: access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs.To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.Ready for your next career move? Apply Now. #J-18808-Ljbffr