Legal Secretary - Litigation (Owners Corporation)

About Us 

KCL Law is a medium-size, Melbourne law firm led by a diverse and progressive group of expert lawyers.  We provide quality advice and deliver highly strategic outcomes to our clients, achieved by a balance of expert legal acumen, creative thinking and informed commercial insight in a concise and accessible manner.

The Role

An opportunity exists for a full-time or part-time (3-days) legal secretary to join our firm supporting lawyers in the Owners Corporation division of our Litigation and Dispute Resolution team, as well as providing assistance to the firm as required.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking instructions and completing tasks autonomously;

• Ensuring work is accurate and delivered in a timely manner;

• Typing of dictations;

• Preparation of Counsel briefs both physical and electronic;

• Monthly billing using Affinity practice management system;

• Diary management and managing of timeframes;

• Knowledge of Supreme/County/VCAT/Federal Court rulings relating to formatting, filing and service of documents;

• Online company, business name and title searches; and

• General administrative tasks including photocopying and opening/closing files.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will have at least two years' experience as a legal secretary, with exposure to Commercial Litigation, Owners Corporation or Construction matters highly regarded. A professional telephone manner, confident client communication, and the ability to take accurate instructions are essential. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and work effectively within a team.

Please click Quick Apply, or send a covering letter together with your CV Joel Chidiac, Human Resources Manager at ••••@kcllaw.com.au