Legal Personal Assistant - Rapid Progression

The firm

Our growing legal practice is located in the Sydney CBD just a short walk from Wynyard station. We have a strong commercial client base with a focus on high level commercial transactions and litigation. Our firm requires an experienced and dedicated legal secretary with a keen eye for detail. We provide a relaxed, but stimulating working environment with a focus on professionalism and regular client contact. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is willing to grow with the firm and advance within the role.

The Role

Our firm requires an experienced and enthusiastic personal assistant to join our well regarded team.

The successful candidate will report directly to the firm's director/principal solicitor as well as performing general administration and legal support for the Manager.

Responsibilities:

·         Diary and email management

·         File management

·         Drafting basic legal documents

·         Preparing court documents and briefs

          for counsel

·         Arranging meetings & conferences and

          tracking deadlines

·         Client liaison

·         Time sheet entry/billing

·         General administration duties/reports and excel spreadsheets

·         Support in answering switchboard

·         Drafting letters 

Experience:

We are seeking applications from suitably experienced candidates with the following attributes:

•           One (1) to Two (2) years experience in a commercial law firm is an advantage

•           Excellent written and verbal communication skills

•           Exceptional organisational skills and initiative

•           High attention to detail

•           Proactive and able to work diligently within strict time constraints

•           Be intelligent, resilient, composed and professional

•           Advanced computer skills

•           Ability to file and manage documentation

•           Experience with diary management and travel co-ordination

•           Experience with legal accounting procedures including time sheet entry and billing

•           Experience with Legal Practice software, Lawdocs, Debtrak and Open Practice is an advantage

Please apply through Seek or email [email protected]