Legal Assistant/Law Clerk - Public Law & Regula... @ Russell Kennedy
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Overview
Russell Kennedy is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant/Law Clerk - Public Law & Regulatory Compliance to join our Melbourne office. The role involves supporting lawyers through administrative tasks, document preparation, file management, and client interactions in a commercial law firm setting.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Legal Assistant Duties:
- Screen telephone calls and take detailed messages.
- Prepare legal documents, correspondence, memoranda, and briefs.
- Manage lawyer appointments, court timetables, and deadlines.
- Create and maintain digital files and documentation.
- Manage email correspondence and liaise with barristers, clients, and staff.
- Assist with financial management, billing and expense claims.
- Support sub-contractor management and travel arrangements.
- Maintain cyber security best practices.
Law Clerk Duties:
- Prepare RK Docs Connect templates, orders, and business analysis reports.
- Develop workflows and maintain correspondence for legal enquiries.
- Manage WIP, invoicing, board reports, and central inbox inquiries.
- Coordinate meeting minutes, agendas, and follow-ups.
- Engage with legal and business services staff and clients.
Skills and Experience
Candidates must have strong attention to detail, excellent literacy and communication skills, polished secretarial skills, and a minimum typing speed of 70 wpm. Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, iManage 10, and Aderant is essential. A legal administration background of at least 5+ years in a commercial law firm is required.
Our Firm and Culture
Russell Kennedy is a commercial law firm with over 340 professionals across Melbourne and Sydney. We offer hands-on experience, quality mentoring, and a balanced working environment that values diversity, inclusion, and work-life balance.
Key Skills/Competency
- Legal Administration
- Document Preparation
- File Management
- Client Communication
- Financial Management
- MS Office
- iManage
- Aderant
- Workflow Development
- Cyber Security
How to Get Hired at Russell Kennedy
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight legal administration and compliance experience.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize MS Office, iManage, Aderant proficiency.
- Research Russell Kennedy: Understand firm culture and recent initiatives.
- Prepare for behavioral questions: Demonstrate teamwork and attention to detail.