Experienced Family or Criminal Law Legal Secretary/Paralegal
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Our client is a reputable law firm with solicitors experienced across a broad range of practice areas. Their services include conveyancing, family law, workers' compensation, property law, criminal law, business law, debt recovery, and general litigation. They deliver superior, personalised services to all clients. The firm operates offices in Newcastle and Singleton and is supported by a dedicated team of solicitors, including legal aid and IRO solicitors.
Role Description—This is a full‑time, on‑site position for a Senior Legal Secretary or Paralegal experienced in criminal and/or family law, based in the Greater Newcastle Area.
Responsibilities
* Handle client enquiries
* Manage diaries
* Draft legal documents
* Maintain case files
* Assist solicitors
* Liaise with Courts and other third parties
* Manage tasks and filing
* Perform general office duties
Qualifications
* Strong knowledge and experience in family law and/or criminal law
* Proficiency in drafting legal documents and managing case files/tasks
* Ability to think ahead, work independently as well as part of a team, with strong attention to detail
* Excellent research, analytical, and problem‑solving skills
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with experience using Microsoft Office
* Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently on‑site
Seniority level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
* Full‑time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Newspaper Publishing
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