Administrative Assistant, Legal Assistant

About us

DCM Lawyers is a well-established boutique inner city and suburban law firm located in newly fitted heritage office space on Collins Street and in the commercial centre of Caroline Springs servicing the Western Suburbs. We have an opportunity for an Administrative Assistantto join our team.

We value flexibility, a positive team environment and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients. 

The role

The advertised position is in our Caroline Springs Office working full time or part time with four other solicitors and two paralegals in the following areas:

• Conveyancing
• Wills and Estates;
• Probate and Estate administration; and
• Family Law

Tasks

In this role we expect that you will be able to perform the following tasks:

• Making and Answering phone calls and speaking with clients & stakeholders;
• Document scanning and collating;
• Opening files; and
• Data entry and use of online portals.

About you

We are looking for a candidate with the following skills:

• Communicate, manage, and interact well with clients and other stakeholders;
• Prioritises attention to detail;
• Experience with drafting emails and other correspondence;
• Familiarity with the online portals and other office project management software;
• Possess exceptional organisational skills;
• Fit seamlessly into a young and dynamic team of professionals;
• Proficient in computing skills and contemporary legal technologies;
• Hold a valid drivers license or is otherwise able to work across multiple locations from time to time (preferrable but not essential); and
• Able to prioritise tasks efficiently whilst assisting multiple practitioners at the same time.

More information / to apply

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter in the body of the email to *****@dcmlawyers.com 

For more information contact Edward McDermott or Graham Chambers on 03 9670 0*** or email *****@dcmlawyers.com.

Please note: we are not taking agency applications at this time and the role is not suitable for a law student, a recent graduate or non-admitted lawyer.