Overview
We are a long established law firm with offices located in Nowra and Batemans Bay. We practice primarily in family law, property law (including conveyancing and leasing), wills and estates and general law. We are seeking a career paralegal/legal secretary to work closely with the Principal and the team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and excel in their legal career.
Responsibilities
Acting as a first point of contact: dealing with phone calls and clients.
Managing the Principal Lawyer’s emails, phone and messages.
Extensive file and diary management.
Drafting, preparing and amending court documents and correspondence.
Office management.
Accounts and billing.
Liaising with clients and professionals at all levels.
Assisting the Principal Lawyer in all aspects of his/her professional life.
Qualifications and Experience
Previous legal secretary experience - preferably within Real Estate/Conveyancing and general practice.
Experience with PEXA is desirable and preferable.
Experience with supporting a general legal practice.
High attention to detail and level of accuracy in output is essential.
Experience as a Legal Secretary, paralegal or similar.
Demonstrated ability to meet competing deadlines and work under pressure.
Advanced office skills; fast and accurate typing speed.
Confidence to liaise with professionals at all levels.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively; excellent organisational skills and keen eye for detail.
Compensation
Pay to commensurate with experience.
How to apply
Your application will include the following questions:
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