Receptionist/ Admin Support/ Paralegal

About the business

Fowler Predny Legal is a Law Firm established more than 30 years in Morisset and offering legal services in the areas of Family Law, Estate Planning, Wills and Powers of Attorney, Conveyancing and Business Law, Commercial Leasing, General Litigation and Criminal Law.

About the role

We are looking for motivated people to provide support for our legal team.

We have two full time positions available:

1. A junior receptionist position where the successful candidate will be the face of the firm as the point of first contact for our clients.
2. An administrative support/ Paralegal position where the successful applicant will assist our solicitors in various areas of legal practice.

Both positions offer flexible work arrangements and career advancement opportunities are readily available for the right person.

Although the position is envisaged as full time, a job share or part time arrangement is also possible.

We want to hear from you if you:

• Have significant experience working within legal firms and can hit the ground running, or
• If you have relatively little experience but are strongly motivated to progress your career in the legal profession.
• If you have experience in any of the firm's areas of practice and are looking to resume a legal career or for career advancement and the opportunity to expand your legal skill set.

Benefits and perks

You will be working within a small team of friendly and motivated people who will welcome you to the team and support your career advancement.

Flexible working arrangements are available within our firm.

The Law Firm is located in the centre of Morisset CBD, with free all -day parking available close to the office. We are opposite the train station and close to shops and cafes.

An attractive salary package will be negotiated commensurate with the skill and experience of the successful applicant.

Skills and experience

Desirable Criteria

Junior Receptionist:

While experience as a receptionist is desirable we will provide on the job training to the successful candidate if they have limited or no experience.

Administrative Support/ Paralegal:

The ideal candidate will have;

• experience as an administrative assistant in a legal office or as a paralegal
• experience using LEAP software
• the ability to work with minimum supervision after suitable training
• excellent communication skills and fast accurate typing
• the ability to prioritise
• the ability to work productively within a team
• the confidence to work directly with clients

How to Apply

Please provide your resume and a brief cover letter addressing your skills and relevant employment experience.