Become part of our legal team!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join our Practice and support a team of busy legal professionals.
About Us: We take pride in fostering an easy-going and welcoming atmosphere where you can feel at home while being part of a rapidly growing and progressive practice. We place immense value on our staff. This means you'll have a dedicated person looking after your needs, providing advice and support, and helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.
By establishing a culture that encourages transparent communication, personal and professional growth, and an unwavering commitment to discipline and accountability, we believe we can truly make a difference for both our staff and clients.
The Position: We are looking for a Legal Secretary to join our team, which includes administration staff and paralegals supervised by our Directors. This position offers a blend of responsibilities, allowing you to engage with a variety of areas of law, including family, commercial and property. You’ll have the opportunity to broaden your skills and gain valuable experience in a supportive environment. While previous experience in legal or administration would be beneficial. Full training will be provided, and your core responsibilities will include:
* typing, photocopying, scanning and collating materials;
* drafting legal documents and correspondence;
* liaising with clients and legal professionals;
* file and diary management;
* email management;
* preparing bills; and
* providing general administrative assistance to the team.
The Ideal Candidate: We're excited to welcome an enthusiastic and energetic individual to join our friendly team! If you have the following qualifications and skills, we'd love to hear from you:
* above-average literacy and numeracy skills;
* fast and accurate typing abilities;
* a keen eye for detail;
* excellent organisational skills;
* great communication skills;
* the ability to think on your feet;
* proficient word processing skills (minimum 40 words per minute); and
* a talent for meeting deadlines and prioritizing a busy workload.
This role is suitable for individuals with prior work experience in legal, administration, and/or customer service.
If you believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for and can align with our approach and culture, please apply by submitting a covering letter, resume, and copies of any relevant school or university results today.
Note: We are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
For additional information about the position or our practice, please feel free to contact Suzanne Blaney, Office Manager, via email at *******@swc.net.au.