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Legal Secretary Commonwealth Compensation and Insurance Litigation (Melbourne)We are seeking a talented and motivated Legal Secretary to join our national firm in our highly respected Commonwealth Compensation and Insurance Litigation team. You will be joining a dynamic and supportive team and will have the opportunity to draw upon your prior experience and work with some of our largest clients.RequirementsOur ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in a general legal secretarial or legal administration role. Accuracy, attention to detail and professionalism will be essential in this role, as you will be responsible for supporting our legal team and ensuring that documents are prepared in a timely manner, as well as assisting with dictation.Other duties will include:Drafting correspondence and various documents.Assisting with typing dictation.Preparing precedents, affidavits and other court documents.Preparing and issuing tax invoices to clients.Scheduling meetings and organising calendars.File management, saving emails and correspondence to files.Answering and making phone calls.Liaising with stakeholders, including clients, Lawyers, Barristers and Principals.Opening new files and undertaking conflict searches.Other general administrative tasks.This role requires someone with outstanding time management and organizational abilities, a strong commitment to consistency, and a natural inclination for taking initiative. Our ideal candidate is a self-starter who isnt afraid to hit the ground running but also thrives in a collaborative work environment where we offer training, development and support.Familiarity with iManage and Practice Evolve would be considered advantageous, although not necessary.About McInnes Wilson LawyersWe are a full-service firm with 55 principals providing high quality legal advisory services across Australia. We are proud of the values we uphold and the culture of our firm and know there is more to life than work, billables or awards. We believe in our people and trust them with our brand.When joining McInnes Wilson Lawyers, you will be joining a firm that takes gender equality seriously. Our progressive and inclusive policies have also earned us recognition as an Employer of Choice by the Australian Business Awards, Lawyers Weekly, Queensland Law Society and HRD to name a few.If you are a highly motivated Legal Secretary or Paralegal and are keen to work in a rewarding environment, we would love to hear from you.Please submit your application along with your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position. All applicants should note that the successful candidate will be required to undergo background screening including reference checks and police checks.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our firm. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups. If you require any changes or amendments to our recruitment process, please don''t hesitate to let us know. #J-18808-Ljbffr