Legal Assistant
DLA Piper
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Melbourne • Australia
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About the role
- Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
- Managing electronic and paper filing systems
- Handling accounts payable and expense claims
- Maintaining client databases and matter files
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders
- Performing general administrative tasks (printing, photocopying, filing)
Requirements
- 2+ years’ experience in a legal or professional services environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A keen eye for detail and pride in your work
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Confidence working with numbers and managing competing priorities
- A proactive, team-oriented mindset with a sense of urgency
Benefits
- Inclusion and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences
- Accessible recruitment process with reasonable adjustments provided
- Opportunities for innovation in legal services delivery
- Support for personal and professional growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
legal document preparationelectronic filing systemsaccounts payableexpense claims managementclient database managementadministrative tasksdocument formatting
Soft Skills
written communicationverbal communicationattention to detailtime managementorganizational skillsteam-oriented mindsetproactive attitudeability to manage competing priorities