Legal Assistant
Core
Provide administrative support to lawyers in a litigation law firm specializing in shareholder class actions.
Role type
Legal Assistant
Builds
Efficient matter administration and legal documentation workflows
Domain
Legal services (Litigation/Class Actions)
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Administrative support, File and document management, Appointment coordination, Billing assistance, Legal document preparation, Court portal filing, Correspondence management, Process improvement, iManage/iTimekeep proficiency, Training delivery
Preferred skills
Litigation or class actions experience, Understanding of Australian court system
Technologies
iManage, iTimekeep, Court portals
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to lawyers, File and document management including matter opening and electronic filing, General matter administration including scanning, printing, photocopying and archiving, Coordinating appointments including correspondence and logistics, Assist with monthly billing including reviewing and amending narratives, Prepare and format legal documents, Management of legal documentation and correspondence in strict confidence, Preparation of electronic and paper briefs, Electronically filling documents through Court portals, Correspond with counsel, Courts and clients, Implement and improve administrative processes for a more efficient workflow, Respond to file management queries including iManage and iTimekeep queries, Identify and provide training for junior lawyers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC