Legal Secretary
4 weeks ago
Thomson Geer is a leading national commercial law firm with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra. The firm has approximately 650 partners and staff nationally, and offers a dynamic, friendly and professional work environment. We are passionate about constantly providing value to our clients - their business success is our priority. This focus on client value is a key reason for our success.
**The Role**
We are currently seeking a dynamic and highly organised legal secretary to become an integral part of our Canberra Team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work across a range of commercial practice areas within our firm, providing essential support to our legal professionals. As a legal secretary, you will be responsible for managing a variety of tasks, ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our legal processes. Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Liaising with clients and staff
- Diary management and travel booking
- Preparation of legal documents
- Monthly billing
- Managing all electronic documentation
- Completing finance related documents including trust accounting
- Other office tasks as required (reception cover, stationery ordering, court filing)
This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates a keen eye for detail, and possesses excellent communication and organisational skills. If you are proactive, a team player, and eager to contribute to a dynamic and supportive work environment, we encourage you to apply.
**Requirements of the role**
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills across the Microsoft suite, in particular Word and Powerpoint and a working knowledge of Excel
- Experience using document management and billing/time recording systems (such as FileSite, Expert or similar)
- The ability to manage the workflow of multiple fee earners
- Flexibility and be adaptable, proactive and be able to work unsupervised
- A positive attitude and team player approach, no matter what the task
- Strong organizational and file management skills and initiative
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