Legal Assistant - Disputes (PT)

People2People AU SF ·www.people2people.com.au

Location Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Salary AUD 100,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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About the Organisation
This national law firm is recognised for its collaborative culture, strong client relationships and high-performing teams across Australia. With a well-established Perth office and a reputation for delivering quality legal services, the firm offers a professional and supportive environment with genuine long-term career opportunities.
About the Role
An opportunity has become available for an experienced Legal Secretary to join a busy Disputes team on a part-time basis. Supporting a senior lawyer alongside the broader disputes team, this role will suit someone who enjoys working within litigation, can confidently manage competing priorities and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This is a hands-on support role requiring someone proactive, organised and capable of working autonomously while remaining an integral part of the wider team.
  • Liaising with clients and stakeholders via phone and email
  • Preparing and drafting legal documents and correspondence
  • Collating court documents and preparing bundles
  • Diary management and coordinating appointments
  • Billing and financial administration support
  • Opening, maintaining and closing electronic files
  • General administrative and practice support to the disputes team
About You
The successful candidate will have strong disputes or litigation legal secretarial experience and be confident supporting a busy senior lawyer within a fast-paced practice.
You will bring: Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary|||Previous disputes or litigation experience|||Strong organisational and file management skills|||Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills|||Experience using document management and billing systems|||Excellent verbal and written communication skills|||A proactive and adaptable approach with the ability to work independently. This role will suit someone capable, resilient and confident managing a busy workload while maintaining a high standard of work.
What’s in it for You?
Join a highly regarded national law firm|||Supportive and collaborative team environment|||Interesting and varied disputes work|||Corporate benefits including wellness initiatives, daily breakfast and social events|||Genuine long-term career opportunity|||Part-time working arrangement with flexibility across 3 days or 4 shorter days
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply’ to submit your application now or for a confidential discussion or to find out more about the opportunity, contact Ceara Plummer, Senior Consultant, on 08 6160 6207 or via cearap@people2people.com.au.

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Who is hiring for the Legal Assistant - Disputes (PT) role?
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Where is the Legal Assistant - Disputes (PT) job located?
The Legal Assistant - Disputes (PT) role with People2People AU SF is based in Perth, WA, AU.
What does the Legal Assistant - Disputes (PT) role pay?
People2People AU SF lists the Legal Assistant - Disputes (PT) role at up to AUD 100,000 per year.
Is the Legal Assistant - Disputes (PT) role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at People2People AU SF.
What experience level is the Legal Assistant - Disputes (PT) role?
The Legal Assistant - Disputes (PT) position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
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