Legal Secretary / Administrative Assistant - Fast Hire

The Opportunity

William Roberts Lawyers is seeking a motivated Legal Secretary / Administrative Assistant to join our firm on a Full-Time basis. Reporting to the People and Performance Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in the administration and daily duties of our firm.

The Role 

• Assisting with Diary Management 
• Assisting with File Management 
• Archiving and general administrative assistance 
• Providing administrative support to Legal professionals and Business support professionals 
• Booking meeting rooms as requested
• Booking couriers as requested
• Be able to cover alternating shifts on reception
• Collect, open, sort and deliver mail
• Greet visitors in a professional and friendly manner

Training will be provided. 

About you
Ideally you will have:

• Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office and in particular Word and Outlook;
• Attention to detail and typing skills;
• Communication and interpersonal skills;
• A positive energy with a can-do attitude;
• The desire to work in an office environment, with a view towards developing the skills required to build a career in the legal industry with the potential for further study such as a Certificate in Business Administration or from a TAFE or similar;
• Ability to learn and develop competence with legal practice management systems and legal document production;
• Prior office experience is not essential but a proven track record working within a team environment will be advantageous;

THE FIRM

William Roberts Lawyers is a growing commercial dispute resolution and litigation law firm with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Singapore. With 18 exceptional years in business, William Roberts has been recognised as a leader in the commercial litigation space. We have been appointed to panels where we act for major Australian and international corporate clients across various industries and government, including banking and finance, funds management, insurance, building and construction, transport, and many others.