Legal Secretary | Intermediate to Senior Level

Location: Brisbane
Discipline: legal support
Job type: Permanent
Salary: 60000 to 75000
Contact name: Kirra Gaskell

Contact email: kirra@lawstaff.com.au
Job ref: LS220421
Published: almost 3 years ago
Startdate: Start as soon as you like!
  • Support a Small Team of Senior Lawyers
  • Excellent mentoring available 
  • Lots of variety
  • Close-knit firm with a supportive and respectful culture
  • Competitive Remuneration Package | Brisbane CBD Location
Work for a dynamic firm with a market leading reputation, who are experts in what they do whilst offering a supportive and friendly work environment!

An EXCITING role has arisen for an intermediate or senior Legal Secretary. Be an integral part of the team by providing a high level of support to senior Lawyers!

This role will keep you busy! You will act in an executive assistant capacity and providing administration support, including:
  • Diary and email management;
  • Preparing and amending complex legal documents;
  • Digital dictation typing;
  • Preparing and sending correspondence & court documents;
  • Preparation of briefs to counsel;
  • Opening and preparing files;
  • Maintaining client records;
  • Liaise with clients and external providers;
  • File administration including filing and Archiving;
  • Answering, screening and directing phone calls;
  • Electronic Filing;
  • Monthly billing;
  • Booking Couriers;
  • Mail duties;
  • Maintaining meeting rooms and;
  • General office administrative duties.
We would LOVE to hear from you if you have:
  • Advanced MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint skills;
  • Typing speed of 60+ words per minute;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
  • Exceptional organisational and time management skills; and
  • A proactive and enthusiastic work style.
In addition to the above, the ideal candidate will be coming from a small or boutique environment and/or want to return to the legal industry after a break from their career!

Interested or need more information?  Call Trudy Reading or Kirra Gaskell on 3221 1229 or email them at kirra@lawstaff.com.au or trudy@lawstaff.com.au to arrange a confidential chat today.  This is a rare and exciting opportunity, so don't hold back - it won't last!


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