Legal Secretary - Personal Assistant - Continuous Learning Opportunities

RITCHIE LAWYERS

About Us

Ritchie Lawyers is a specialist criminal defence practice, that provides legal advice and representation in criminal law proceedings, Apprehended Violence Order matters and traffic related offences. The practice is a small, but progressive firm that supports healthy work life balance. 

About the Role

The role requires someone who can provide a professional and confidential first point of contact to our clients. A high level of attention to detail is imperative, as is the ability to competently and accurately complete tasks, within a prescribed timeframe. The ability to work at times with minimal supervision is also necessary.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Taking accurate telephone enquiries
• Copying and collating documents
• Transcription of audio files and dictation
• Preparation of documents for Court filing as well as for Briefs of Evidence 
• Booking appointments
• Scheduling and booking travel and accommodation
• Accurate record maintenance, closing files and filing
• General duties such as banking and collecting the post

Skills and Experience 

• 2 years experience in a similar role (highly desirable but not essential)
• Email and Word processing skills
• Drivers licence

This role reports directly to the Practice Manager 

All Applications to be sent via email to the Practice Manager at:

[email protected]

Only short listed applicants will be contacted