Legal Assistant - Wills & Estates (Administration & Litigation)

Kew, VIC
$75,000-95,000 per year
Permanent
Full-time

6 days ago

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking to bring your organisational skills and client-focus to a collaborative and supportive Wills & Estates team? This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic and collegiate environment, providing essential support to lawyers across both estate planning and estate administration & litigation matters.About the RoleThis role will see you play a key part in supporting the team with a wide variety of legal and administrative tasks. Responsibilities will include:Preparing and assisting with probate and estate administration files, as well as estate litigation mattersDrafting correspondence, court documents, and client communicationsManaging calendars, scheduling appointments, and assisting with file managementHandling client enquiries via phone and email with professionalism and empathySupporting lawyers with presentations, billing, and other administrative dutiesAbout YouTo thrive in this role, you will bring:At least 3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant, PA, or Administrator in a professional services or legal environmentPrevious experience with Wills & Estates matters (A MUST)Strong communication and client service skills, with the ability to build lasting relationshipsExcellent organisational skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities under pressureConfidence using Microsoft Office 365, with experience in legal practice management systems a plusYou will be a proactive team player with a genuine interest in supporting clients during often sensitive times, while keeping a keen eye for detail and accuracy.Why Join?You will become part of a team that values mentoring, flexibility, and professional growth. Benefits include:Wellbeing initiatives, including volunteer leave, purchase leave and wellbeing daysHybrid working arrangements (predominantly office-based with some WFH flexibility)Competitive salary based on experience * A culture that is collaborative, supportive, and genuinely people-focusedTO APPLY
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If you are not looking, but someone in your network is open to a new opportunity, we honour referrals with a gift/voucher as a token of our appreciation (conditions apply).Consultant: Leni Di Primo
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Reference No.: 28866At empire group, we value diversity and are committed to equitable recruitment. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and other underrepresented groups to apply. Our focus is on creating fair, accessible, and culturally safe recruitment processes that genuinely reflect and respect the communities we serve.

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