Legal Assistant
4 days ago
We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our busy practice and to work with one of our Principal Solicitors and team in our historical sexual abuse practice.
Key Role Responsibilities
- Proactive calendar management for solicitors, barristers, clients and witnesses including arranging medico-legal appointments and liaising with people to arrange conferences and attending hearings.
- Preparing, reviewing, and filing Court documents in various jurisdictions across Australia
- Preparing and compiling briefs to Counsel in both physical and electronic format, including adding bookmarks and hyperlinks in Adobe Acrobat
- Manage workload effectively to meet deadlines
- Excellent telephone manner and communication skills
- File management and maintaining both physical and electronic files
- Typing and general administrative tasks
- Assisting and supporting a Principal Solicitor and the workflow with team members
What We Are Looking For
- Previous administrative experience
- Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Showing initiative and ability to work proactively
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
- Well organised with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work well independently and with members of the team
What We Can Offer
- Modern offices located on Lonsdale Street in Braddon
- Attractive salary for the right person
- Opportunity for promotion and professional development
- Close, supportive and relaxed team environment
- Regular social functions throughout the year
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