Senior Legal Assistant
Core
Senior Legal Assistant providing comprehensive administrative support to a Senior Partner and lawyers in a Commercial Litigation team.
Role type
Senior Legal Assistant (Administrative Support)
Builds
Legal department operations and client service delivery
Domain
Legal Services / Commercial Litigation
Required skills
Legal procedures and documentation knowledge, Client liaison, Document drafting and proofreading, Matter management, Billing and invoice preparation, Case brief and contract development, Practice management systems (Leap, Qcase, Commcourts, Citec)
Preferred skills
3-5 years experience supporting Partners/Executives in legal services, Knowledge of law and court system, Technology proficiency, Team leadership
Responsibilities
Collaborate with legal practitioners to provide administrative support, Liaise with clients and barristers via phone, email, and in-person, Draft and file legal documents and correspondence, Manage daily meetings and travel, Handle matter management including conflict checks and due diligence, Prepare end-of-month billing and invoices, Develop case briefs, synopses, depositions, and contracts