Legal Executive Assistant

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Knight Fowler Jenkins Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

Permanent opportunity for Legal Secretary or Legal EA to join specialist Family Law firm.

  • Support approachable, down-to-earth lawyers
  • Great culture - diverse, inclusive & welcoming
  • Generous benefits + 1 day WFH available
  • Family Law experience essential

The Job

This full-time position has been newly-created through growth - so it's yours to make your own

You'll join a fast-paced but welcoming firm, led by forward-thinking leadership team.

The firm needs you to come on board and hit the ground running to manage the busy practices of two of it's leading lawyers - one of whom is an Accredited Specialist.

You'll need to ensure they're both ahead of the game - managing busy court diaries, client meetings and supporting them on their own matters as well as allocating to wider team

This permanent position offers excellent renumeration, greta benefits and the chance to join Sydney office most exciting specialist law firms. (1 day WFH available.)

The Employer

This is a rare chance for a Legal EA to join this impressive, specialist family law firm.

The firm is head-quartered in Sydney CBD, but has a wider presence in NSW.

It's innovative and tech-focused firm and it has an inclusive, diverse and open culture - led by approachable Partners and management team.

The firm offers benefits including wellbeing discounts, the opportunity to accrue more leave and a social, inclusive culture.

About you

To be considered for this opportunity, you will offer:

  • Three years+ recent experience as a Legal Secretary - in family law;
  • exceptional administrative and organisational skills, with experience managing busy diaries and working with multiple stakeholders.
  • strong legal secretarial skills including fast, accurate typing and advanced Word skills.
  • a proven history of working with family law clients in an confidential, professional and empathetic manner;
  • a commitment to a permanent, full-time career in legal support.

Next steps...

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a full, current CV.

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