This is a Legal Assistant - Tax role with Mills Oakley based in Sydney, NSW, AU Mills Oakley Role Seniority - mid level More about the Legal Assistant - Tax role at Mills Oakley Due to the growth of our Sydney Tax Group, we are now seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant with at least 3 years’ experience to join the team. About Us Mills Oakley is a leading national law firm with a proud history spanning over 160 years. In that time, we’ve grown into a Top 10 Australian law firm by size while remaining true to our shared vision of exceptional client service with a friendly and collaborative ethos. Mutual trust and respect are at the heart of everything we do. The Role Due to the growth of our Sydney Tax Group, we are now seeking a dedicated Legal Assistant with at least 3 years’ experience to join the team on a full-time basis. Supporting a Partner, Special Counsel and Associate, your key responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: End of month billing; Answering phone calls and assisting with client enquiries; Preparing PowerPoint presentations; Preparing structure diagrams in PowerPoint and Visio; Opening and closing files; Preparing and amending legal documents; Diary management; Archiving; Mail merging documents and formatting; File management & data entry; and General administrative tasks. Who We Are Looking For The ideal candidate will have 3 years' of experience as a legal or personal assistant. You will have excellent communication skills, have the ability to priorities tasks, display initiative and have exceptional attention to detail. The successful candidate will also be proficient in the Microsoft Office suite. Please note: We unfortunately cannot accept applications from law students at this time. What We Offer We take a collaborative approach to your learning & development, giving you the personal attention and unique opportunities required to help you realise your full potential. We are committed to your health and well-being and offer a multitude of employee benefits including: Dress for your day; Discounted health insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Discounts to gyms and studios across Australia; Competitive referral bonus; and Other amazing perks! Apply All applications must include a CV and Cover Letter addressed to the Talent Acquisition team and submitted online via our Careers page. Requirements Apply Before we jump into the responsibilities of the role. No matter what you come in knowing, you’ll be learning new things all the time and the Mills Oakley team will be there to support your growth. Please consider applying even if you don't meet 100% of what’s outlined Key Responsibilities Managing billing and files Assisting with client inquiries Preparing presentations and documents Key Strengths ⚖️ Legal assistance experience ️ Communication skills Microsoft Office proficiency Attention to detail Initiative ⏰ Time management A Final Note: This is a role with Mills Oakley not with Hatch.
