Salary: AUD***** - AUD***** per annum
Are you an experienced Legal Secretary with a passion for Wills & Estates law, ready to
join a market-leading legal and advisory firm
with a strong history and a forward-thinking vision?
Your New Role
As a
Legal Secretary
in the dynamic
Wills & Estates team
, you'll be a vital part of a collaborative and experienced group of professionals. My client is seeking a professional to join their team on a full-time basis in their
Newcastle office
. In this role, you'll not only use your existing skills but also have the opportunity to develop them further, supported by a firm that truly values your career aspirations.
Responsibilities
Assisting with Wills & Estates:
From preparing Wills and Powers of Attorney to drafting EPOAs, you will play a crucial role in creating essential estate planning documents and associated statements.
Mastering Document Management:
Efficiently word-process, type, and collate a wide range of correspondence and documents. You'll be skilled in amending and formatting documents quickly and accurately, often from digital dictation.
Handling Administrative Functions:
Manage all aspects of file administration, including opening new files, preparing costs letters, and archiving completed files.
Financial Processes:
Generate trust and office receipts and handle cheque requisitions.
Organisational Support:
Proactively manage and maintain calendars, monitor client timeframes, and provide timely reminders to ensure everything runs smoothly.
What You Offer
My client is looking for a self-starter with strong experience as a Legal Secretary, preferably within a Wills & Estates practice. You'll have a demonstrated understanding of legal terminology and procedures, excellent interpersonal skills, and the initiative to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
What You'll Get in Return
Career Development:
My client prides itself on helping you achieve your career aspirations with tailored 1:1 mentoring, an extensive e-learning platform, internal and external workshops, and clear promotional pathways.
Flexible Working:
My client understands that one size doesn't fit all. They offer options for hybrid work, part-time hours, and compressed working weeks.
Rewards & Benefits:
Enjoy performance-based incentive bonuses, 16 weeks of paid gender-neutral parental leave, birthday leave, #4U leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
Modern Workplace:
This firm is supported by smart technology, a paper-light environment, and a healthy, values-based culture.
Community Engagement:
Contribute to the firm's corporate social responsibility activities through their pro-bono program.
Your Next Step
Does this sound like the exciting career move you've been waiting for? If the answer is "Yes," I would love to hear from you
Simply click
'Apply'
now and attach an updated copy of your CV. For a confidential discussion or if you have any questions, you can contact me at or on .
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