Legal Secretary

3 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Thomson Geer Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

Thomson Geer is a leading national commercial law firm with offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth and Canberra. The firm has approximately 800 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
  • Preparation of correspondence (emails, memos and letters)
  • 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

The successful candidate for this role will have:

  • 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

What we offer

At Thomson Geer, we offer increased meaning in work for support roles. On top of this we have a high calibre client base, and a collaborative and supportive team environment for ambitious candidates that are improvement focused. Thomson Geer has a "well-being @ work" program encompassing flu vaccinations, skin health checks and an employee assistance program.

Next Steps

If this sounds like the role for you please submit your application via the link.

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