Geelong Family Lawyers is a boutique law firm specialising in Family Law. We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join our professional and friendly team.
The successful applicant will work as part of a small team providing administrative support to our family lawyers.
Key responsibilities:
· preparation and typing of correspondence and legal documents;
· communicating with clients;
· dictation;
· compiling briefs;
· file management;
· calendar management;
· general administrative tasks, including office banking; and
· costing of files.
Key skills:
· a strong administrative background with preferably at least 1 year of experience as a
legal assistant;
· accurate and efficient typing skills;
· highly professional conduct and presentation;
· excellent verbal and written communication;
· sound knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Outlook;
· ability to multi-task and meet deadlines;
· a “can do” attitude;
· experience in family law an advantage; and
· experience with PEXA an advantage.
Office hours are 8.45am until 5.15pm Monday to Friday. Salary package is commensurate with skills and experience. The available position is full time but strong applications for a part time position will also be considered.
Please email your covering letter addressed to “The Practice Manager” and your Curriculum Vitae to: *****@geelongfamilylawyers.com.au
Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.