Executive Legal Assistant

Seeking an experienced Executive Legal Secretary to work in a State Government department

Your new company 

A State Government department is seeking an experienced Executive Legal Secretary working on an initial 3-month temporary contract, with the possibility of extensions.  You will be based in Perth CBD. You will be providing high level administrative, paralegal and secretarial support and maintaining strict levels of discretion and confidentiality at all times.

Your new role 

Provides executive support to a Deputy and senior lawyers within the commercial team including: 

• Screening calls include calls from State Government Ministers, senior public servants, senior members of the legal profession and others.
• Executive support including diary and appointment management, coordinating meeting requirement and booking of travel arrangements
• Data entry of costing sheets and case management information
• Produce documents from audio equipment and handwritten drafts.
• Performs paralegal tasks of moderate complexity. 
• Coordinate and assist senior lawyers when responding to Ministerial enquiries.
• Assists in the allocation of legal matters and the creation of matter files.
• Other duties as required in accordance with strategic objectives, business plans, local workload priorities and performance management plans.

What you'll need to succeed 

• Proven Executive Legal Assistant/secretary experience  
• Previous experience working in a commercial environment would be desirable 
• A good understanding of Word, proficiency in the suite of other Microsoft products and the ability to undertake high quality audio and/or transcription typing 
• A good understanding of legal documents, terminology and procedures
• Excellent communication skills– both verbal and written
• A professional phone manner and presentation
• Proactive and self-directed with the ability to work autonomously

What you'll get in return 

The role will be full-time, Monday to Friday, at a competitively hourly rate with Superannuation paid on all hours worked. The organisation is located in a convenient metro location with easy access to public transport and parking.

What you need to do now 

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email your CV to ***************@hays.com.au