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    Restructuring and Insolvency Legal Secretary - Melbourne, Australia - K&L Gates

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    Legal Secretary - Restructuring & Insolvency

    Restructuring & Insolvency | Melbourne Metropolitan Closing date: 29/05/2024

    DISCOVER moreopportunities to DEVELOP your talentsand THRIVE in a dynamic legallandscape.

    Aboutthe role

    We arecurrently seeking an intermediate level experienced Legal Secretaryto join our Restructuring & Insolvency team based in ourMelbourne office.

    The team actfor Australia's largest banks and financial institutions on a rangeof insolvency, turnaround and securities enforcement matters acrossa range of industries.

    This rolewill assist a Partner, Senior Associate, and a Lawyer in all areasof secretarial support, including managing crucial teamadministration, handling client queries and managing the monthlybilling process.

    Whatdoes the role involve?

  • Diary management
  • Administrative support to the partner and fee earners in the practice group
  • Managing confidential firm information and opening new matters
  • Inputting and maintaining client data into client relationship software (Interaction)
  • Assisting with client queries
  • Managing the monthly billing process
  • The idealcandidate will have 3+ years' experience as a Legal Secretarywithin the Restructuring & Insolvency practice group or priorexperience in a similar role.

    Aboutyou

    We value ourculture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly andrespectful reputation. We are looking for a likeminded individualwho in addition to possessing technical excellence is able to workcollaboratively in a team to get things done.

    You should bepractical and proactive in your approach in addition todemonstrating strong problem solving skills and work well in ateam.

    To besuccessful in this role you will ideally have experience working ina medium to large sized law firm with a Restructuring &Insolvency practice area and be highly organised. You shouldbe able to work efficiently and use your initiative, as well asbeing proactive in your approach to tasks and showing exemplaryattention to detail.

    StrongMicrosoft Office skills are essential, as are excellentcommunication skills. You will be capable of using automatedbilling systems and client relationship management software (Eliteand InterAction preferred).

    K&L Gatespromotes equal opportunities for all employees to progress in theircareers.

    Initiativesinclude:

  • 26 weeks paid parental leave
  • Salary continuance insurance
  • Volunteering opportunities
  • Health and wellbeing programs - including gym subsidies
  • Social events - social club and sporting teams
  • AboutUs

    Thefirm's Australian operations provide vast knowledge of theAustralian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum ofindustries. With lawyers located in four established officesin Australia's leading financial and commercial centres andpossessing substantial experience.

    At K&LGates, we foster an inclusive and collaborative environment acrossour fully integrated global platform that enables us to diligentlycombine the knowledge and expertise of our people to create teamsthat provide exceptional client solutions. We marry process withvision, success with dedication, method with passion, andinnovation with creativity. The outcome: The K&L GatesExperience.

    Locatedacross five continents, we represent a broad array of leadingglobal corporations in every major industry, capital marketsparticipants, and ambitious middle-market and emerging growthcompanies. We also serve public sector entities, educationalinstitutions, philanthropic organisations, and individuals. Ourlawyers counsel clients on their most sophisticated legalchallenges in all areas of corporate and regulatory law as well aslitigation.

    We areleaders in legal issues relating to industries critical to theeconomies of both the developed and developingworlds—technology, manufacturing, energy, transportation,telecommunications, financial services, and life sciences, amongothers.

    Doyou like what you see?

    Please applyvia our Careers page at

    Formore information please contact Tania Brierley, RecruitmentConsultant at

    For moreinformation about K&L Gates please see our website

    Referrals fromagencies not accepted at this time.

    K&LGates reserve the right to close advertising earlier at ourdiscretion.

    K&LGates is an equal opportunity employer and promotes the safety,wellbeing and inclusion of those with a disability. We welcomeapplications from people who have an indigenous and/or culturallyand linguistically diverse background.

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