Expression of Interest - Melbourne, Australia - K&L Gates

K&L Gates

Verified Company

Melbourne, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

K&L Gates | Melbourne Metropolitan

Closing date: 07/06/2023

About the role

As a legal secretary, you will be part of a busy practice supporting the team in all areas of administrative support, including, but not limited to: managing crucial team administration; handling client queries; and managing the monthly billing process.

What does being a legal secretary look like?
Our secretaries are involved in work that is dynamic and varied in nature.

Your primary role will be to support the practice group with administrative tasks and you will play a pivotal role within the team in ensuring the practice runs smoothly.

On any given day you could be:

Managing diaries, juggling and arranging appointments, booking rooms and ultimately ensuring client needs are met
Providing administrative support to partners and fee earners in the practice group
Preparing documents and correspondence
Managing team filing
Managing confidential firm information and opening new matters
Maintaining and inputting client data into client relationship software (Interaction)
Handling client queries
Managing the monthly billing process

About you
We value our culture at K&L Gates and are proud of our friendly and respectful reputation.

We are looking for likeminded individuals who, in addition to possessing technical excellence, are able to work collaboratively in a team to get things done.

You should be practical and proactive in your approach and thrive on working in a team environment.

To be successful in this role, you will be a self-starter who works efficiently, uses initiative and has exemplary attention to detail.

You are highly organised and proactive in your approach to tasks and take a genuine interest in the work performed by the practice.

Being a team player, you demonstrate strong problem solving skills and take pride in your work.

Strong Microsoft Office skills are essential, as are excellent communication skills.

You understand how a business operates and you will be capable using automated billing systems and client relationship management software (Elite and InterAction preferred).

The extras

Social events active social club and sporting teams
Regular Friday drinks to socialise with your colleagues
Health and wellbeing programs
Gym subsidy
Ability to participate in volunteering opportunities
Salary continuance insurance
26 weeks paid parental leave entitlements (for the primary carer)
Purchased annual leave options
Onsite learning and professional development programs

About Us
The firm's Australian operations provide vast knowledge of the Australian legal marketplace across a wide spectrum of industries.

With lawyers located in four established offices in Australia's leading financial and commercial centres and possessing substantial experience, K&L Gates acts for industry leaders, major corporations, capital markets participants, major financial institutions, and governments on ground-breaking legal transactions, both domestically and internationally.

K&L Gates is a global community of entrepreneurs and self-starters. We are focused on innovation, collaboration, and are constantly striving for excellence in our client service and culture. We know that our firm is only as strong as the collective efforts of our people.

By experiencing K&L Gates, you will thrive in a dynamic legal landscape where we invest in your career path and talent development.

With a global presence and lawyers with top-tier skills in a multitude of practice areas, K&L Gates is truly a one-of-a-kind firm at which to grow your career.

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