Legal Assistant - Development
@ Maddocks

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
A$70,000
On Site
Part Time
Posted 1 day ago

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About Us

We are a modern Australian law firm known for exceptional service and operational excellence. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.

About The Role

Join our Melbourne Development Team as a Part-Time Legal Assistant working on a job share arrangement (3 days per week: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday). You will work closely with senior and junior Development lawyers and an award-winning partner.

  • Liaise with clients and partners via email and telephone
  • Draft correspondence and Development related documentation
  • Coordinate meetings, manage emails and diaries
  • Create, edit and format various documents
  • Handle time entry, billing preparation, and monthly billing processing
  • Open/close matters including filing and archiving
  • Perform other general administrative duties

Work Arrangement & Benefits

Experience flexible working with a hybrid model and flexible hours. Enjoy career development opportunities, community involvement, inclusive workplace culture, and wellbeing benefits like paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships, health insurance, and more.

About You

You are a team player with at least 3 years' experience in a similar role in a private practice law firm. Your strong work ethic, proactive approach, excellent communication and organisational skills will help you thrive in this high-energy environment.

  • Experience managing end-of-month billing
  • Ability to prioritise and work efficiently
  • Independent, proactive and organised
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills

Key skills/competency

  • Legal Assistance
  • Development
  • Billing
  • Administration
  • Client Liaison
  • Document Drafting
  • Time Management
  • Organisational Skills
  • Microsoft Office
  • Communication
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How to Get Hired at Maddocks

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  • Customize your resume: Highlight legal assistance and billing experience.
  • Research Maddocks: Understand their operational excellence and culture.
  • Tailor your cover letter: Emphasize your organisational skills.
  • Prepare for interviews: Be ready with examples of your legal admin expertise.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review document formatting and billing software.
Practice using Microsoft Office tools effectively.
Brush up on legal document drafting techniques.
Familiarize with email and diary management systems.

Behavioral Questions

Describe managing high-priority tasks.
Explain handling billing deadlines effectively.
Share an experience resolving client issues.
Discuss working in a team environment.

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