Kelly Legal is a medium sized legal practice which strives to build and maintain strong relationships of trust with our clients by offering progressive and accessible legal advice, representation and solutions within a working environment that is open, friendly and encourages our employees to work collaboratively within a hard-working team.
The Position
We are seeking a legal assistant to join our dedicated Business Law and Estate Planning team in our Mackay office in either full-time role or with flexible working arrangements available. You should have the following qualities:
* highly motivated
* strong work ethic
* ability to work autonomously
* ability to manage multiple tasks
* positive attitude
* works well under pressure
* team player
Your duties will include:
* liaising with clients, internal staff and other legal professionals including face to face communication and by telephone and email;
* typing from dictation;
* drafting legal and court documents and correspondence;
* making and managing client appointments and general diary management;
* filing and file maintenance, including email filing and electronic file management;
* maintaining records of time, disbursements, fees, trust account transactions and billing; and
* other administrative tasks and providing general administrative support as required.
To be considered in this role you will:
* have prior experience in a legal environment (preferred);
* possess advanced written English language and numeracy skills;
* possess above average literacy skills with a high level of attention to detail with accurate and efficient typing, spelling, grammar and proof-reading skills;
* be proficient in MS Word;
* have a high level of organisational and time management skills with a developed ability to prioritise and be capable of meeting deadlines;
* have an eye for detail and be able to manage multiple tasks with a calm and can-do attitude;
* be able to find creative solutions to problems;
* possess the ability to work as part of a team and autonomously as the occasion may call for;
* need to work extensively with our modern practice management software, client and matter databases and other software applications;
* be able to demonstrate a committed, proactive and service orientated approach to work; and
* have past or current academic studies in relevant fields which will be highly regarded.
Applications should include a detailed covering letter and current curriculum vitae.
To submit your application or for further information about the role please email