Legal Receptionist

Legal Secretary / PA

Who are we?

We are a busy boutique legal firm on the Gold Coast specialising in Criminal Law, Traffic Law and Domestic Violence Law.  Our head office is located in Southport (opposite the Courthouse) on the Gold Coast.  We have regional offices in Rockhampton and also in Hobart.  Our team comprises of 5 lawyers, 2 clerks and 3 support staff.  We have a recent full time vacancy due to the retirement of our long term Secretary / PA.  The work is challenging, varied and exciting.

What is the Role?

The role is full time and is based in our Southport office.  You will be assisting the Solicitors with their day to day administrative functions including; Drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, processing emails, liaising with clients, communicating with external agencies (such as Court Registries, Prosecutors Offices, Barristers, Psychologists), answering telephones, working on our database for client files.   We are looking for a vibrant and energetic person to join our team.

Essential Criteria;

• Must have previous office experience (5 years preferable);
• Typing skills of 65+ wpm with 95%+ accuracy
• Demonstrated telephone skills
• Ability to work under pressure, maintain timeframes, and to plan and organise workload
• Advanced computer skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team and also autonomously
• Advanced oral and written communication skills

A competitive remuneration package will be offered to the successful applicant.

Please email your applications to the Principal - Brooke Winter Solicitors

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.