Legal Secretary

Hede Byrne & Hall Lawyers

We are a well-established law firm with offices in Toowoomba, Brisbane, Warwick, and Roma. Our firm, led by a team of directors, recognises the significant role our professional and support staff play in achieving our high standards. With over 40 years of providing high-quality service to the local community, we are committed to delivering outstanding legal advice to both existing and new clients. Our reputable staff pride themselves on delivering professional, timely, and up-to-date guidance to ensure our clients' legal needs are met.

Position Overview:

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Legal Secretary to join our WorkCover team in our Toowoomba office on a maternity leave contract.

This is a full-time role, however, we are willing to consider a part-time role for the right candidate.

You will be a part of our experienced administration team, providing direct support to professional staff across various practice areas in a dynamic environment. Your role will be diverse and may include:

• Opening files including conflict checking procedures;
• Dictation typing, filing, management of electronic file database;
• Drafting correspondence & legal documents using precedents;
• Preparation of briefs to counsel and medical practitioners;
• Telephone contact with medical and other experts;
• Diary management;
• Assisting in the preparation of civil procedure documents;
• Preparing correspondence to clients, agents, banks, third parties and other solicitors;
• Liaising with clients and other parties;
• Answering incoming calls;
• Attending to deliveries.

About You:

To be successful in this role, previous secretarial or office administration experience would be advantageous but is not required.

Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply. In-house training will be provided.

This role would provide a legal student with valuable experience in a legal practice.

You will need intermediate Microsoft Office skills and intermediate typing skills. Additionally, you should have excellent attention to detail, demonstrated organizational skills, the ability to prioritize tasks, work cooperatively in a team environment, show an eagerness to learn and hold a valid Australian driver's licence.

We pride ourselves on our relationships with our clients, so excellent communication skills are essential.

Applications will be reviewed as received.