Legal Secretary Trainee

Join our team as a Legal Secretary Trainee

Location: Cairns, Australia

Full-time | Entry-level | Career development ppportunity

Are you ready to launch your legal career with a respected regional law firm that values growth, mentorship, and community? We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Secretary Trainee to join our friendly and professional team.

As a Legal Secretary Trainee, you will work closely with our experienced solicitors and support staff, gaining hands-on experience in legal administration while completing your formal training. This is a fantastic opportunity to build a strong foundation in the legal industry.

• Assisting with document preparation, filing, and correspondence

• Managing incoming calls and client inquiries

• Scheduling appointments and maintaining calendars

• Supporting solicitors with case file management

• Learning and applying legal terminology and procedures

• Relief receptionist duties and other administrative duties as needed

• Working as part of the secretarial team to assist the group as and when required

This role requires excellent organisational skills, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

• A genuine interest in the legal profession

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• High attention to detail and a proactive attitude

• Strong computer literacy with the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Word

• Willingness to learn and grow within a supportive team

• A high standard of professionalism

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional qualifications in secretarial, legal or clerical are a bonus

• On-the-job training and mentoring from experienced professionals

• Support to complete a nationally recognised legal administration qualification

• A welcoming, community-focused workplace culture

• Opportunities for career progression within the firm

• Competitive trainee salary

To apply for this opportunity, please email your covering letter and resume to ** (all applications are treated confidentially). Please reference "Legal secretary trainee" in the subject line of your email.

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