Newcastle Legal & Conveyancing has a team of 5 lawyers and 2 conveyancers practising in property, family law, wills & estates, civil litigation and business & commercial law.
We are a supportive and welcoming team who enjoy a weekly staff lunch and a fully-stocked kitchen. Our beautiful office is on Beaumont Street, Hamilton, close to the train station with free all-day parking just around the corner. There are endless coffee and lunch options close by.
About the Role
We are looking for a professional office all-rounder to be the face of our practice, taking calls and fielding client inquiries, making appointments, and performing para-legal tasks like drafting cover letters and preparing briefs.
The position offers a salary package including superannuation of $70,000 to $85,000 depending on experience.
Our hours are 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
A typical day will include:
handling incoming enquiries, assessing and directing phone calls; making appointments and managing calendars; greeting clients with a professional and friendly demeanour; managing incoming and outgoing mail, handling post; opening/closing files; preparation and issuing of invoices; stock control and ordering of stationery and kitchen supplies; administrative tasks such as scanning, photocopying and filing; typing or copying of documents, scanning, proofreading; performing conflict checks and data entry; maintaining a tidy reception and meeting rooms; general secretarial and administrative support to the team as required; and supporting solicitors in the preparation and management of legal documents. About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
initiative and enjoy a good level of autonomy in your work; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong organisational skills and attention to detail; professional presentation; ability to multitask and excellent time management skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office; and ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. This role involves coordinating our small team to make everyone's day run a little smoother. To thrive in this position, you will be the style of person who is genuinely happy to say yes to requests from colleagues and anticipate what else your role could do to support our team.
Prior legal practice experience and familiarity with LEAP software is not essential but a proven track record working within an office environment will be advantageous.
Want to join our team?
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Emily Griffith (Practice Manager) on 1800 003 004.
To Apply
Please submit a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and skills that align with this position along with your CV and current referees.
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