About the Position
Our Mandurah office is seeking to recruit a Legal Assistant.
This is a permanent full-time position.
We require a motivated and team-driven player, who will have the ability to work harmoniously in a busy team with excellent attention to detail along with good communication skills and a pleasant manner.
We are seeking someone who is proficient in word processing and has had experience in a similar office role (preferably in the Legal sector).
The Role
As the Legal Assistant, you will provide support to the Mandurah Solicitors and other Staff when required.
Your day-to-day duties will involve:
Managing diary appointments and scheduling meetings;
Assisting with Reception duties (including taking payments, mail and filing);
Screening telephone calls, liaising with clients and dealing with enquiries;
Drafting legal documents and correspondence;
Opening and maintaining client files both in the system and hard copies;
Preparing and updating Court Briefs;
Liaising with clients and staff on day to day matters;
Assisting other Legal Assistants as and when required;
Willingness to assist other Solicitors when needed;
General administrative duties; and
Attending to trust requests and following up debtors.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this opportunity, you must have:
Current experience working as a Legal Assistant;
Experience in Family Law;
Experience in using FilePro software;
The ability to take initiative and work autonomously but also as part of a team;
Excellent organisational skills with high attention to detail;
Advanced skills in MS Office, specifically Word and Excel;
An ability to handle several tasks simultaneously with proven time management skills and the ability to prioritise appropriately;
An ability to identify opportunities for improvement in processes and procedures and to focus on implementing solutions;
Excellent verbal and written communication;
Permanent residency and be domiciled in or around the Peel region.
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