Our client is a long established legal firm with an enviable reputation for consistently exceeding client expectations and achieving results. The team of experts offers experience across a broad range of legal areas including family, property, commercial, wills and estates, criminal and litigation.
The role will suit a Legal Secretary who enjoys a high level of responsibility and has previous experience working in a busy, fast-paced practice. You will need a positive, 'can-do' attitude, a fast and accurate typing speed, ability to meet deadlines and intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word.
**The role**:
- Meet and deal with clients including responding to queries, instructions and requests.
- Liaise with court registry staff, judges' associates, junior and senior counsel, process servers, witnesses and other relevant authorities as required.
- Conduct limited research on behalf of solicitors.
- Compile briefs to Counsel as directed.
- Prepare documents (Local and Supreme Court).
- Prepare letters, file notes, pleadings, evidence and briefs under the supervision of a solicitor.
- Take initial enquiries in potential new matters where necessary.
- Record court hearing dates as necessary.
- Maintain diaries for solicitors.
- Make appointments - clients, barristers, etc.
- Open and close files in LEAP as required including managing LEAP document production and storage.
- Assist with invoicing and follow up overdue payments with clients as required
- Assist solicitors with time recording as needed.
- Answer telephone calls in a qualified manner
- Arrange conference calls as required.
- Transcription of dictation, photocopying, faxing and binding documents.
- Perform other administrative functions as directed by the Partners or Practice Manager.
**What we're looking for**:
- Minimum of five years' experience in a similar role
- Strong computer skills including MS Office and typing skills
- Familiarity with Court forms
- The ability to work on multiple matters, including prioritising work, arranging solicitors' diaries and meeting deadlines
- Excellent attention to detail
- Robust communication and organisational skills
- Previous experience using LEAP an advantage
- Ability to use PEXA desirable
- Experience across other practice areas including family law and conveyancing desirable
If you're ready for an exciting opportunity with a highly respected law firm, APPLY TODAY!