Experienced Legal Assistant

Stacks Law Firm is a leading law firm with more than 90 years of experience in the legal industry on the Mid-North Coast of NSW.   We are a law firm that provides businesses and individuals access to full-service, expert legal services owned and operated by local professionals.

We are looking for another detail-orientated Legal Assistant to join our growing litigation team.  As an organisation, we highly value a strong work ethic, professionalism, punctuality, honesty, and good communication skills.    Our perfect candidate will possess these traits and will ideally have some experience as a legal secretary or administrative assistant in other professional services.  However, we are on the lookout for someone who fits our culture, so you do not need to be qualified within the legal industry to be considered.

As a Legal Assistant, you will be part of a supportive team focusing on delivering outstanding customer service that exceeds our client’s expectations. The role is an administrative position with exposure to all aspects of civil and criminal legal work. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with core hours between 8.30am and 5pm.  We can offer flexible working arrangements for the right candidate.

Core Responsibilities

• Management of multiple diaries and client appointments.
• Oversee billing and invoicing processes at the end of each month and ensure all billing, adjustments and invoices are delivered on time.
• Dictations, data entry and preparing correspondence.
• Checking documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Electronic file management.
• Assisting with reception duties, including directing telephone calls and meeting clients.
• General office administrative duties as required.

 
Qualifications and Skills Required

• Professionalism and confidentiality.
• Experience and confidence acting in a fast-paced, professional services environment.
• Proficiency in Office 365. 
• Confidence in direct client communications and peer-to-peer interactions. 
• A structured way of working with a strong work ethic and exceptional initiative.
• Strong attention to detail. 
• Collaboration, positive outlook, and high energy.

Benefits

• A positive and supportive culture.
• Established law firm.
• Interesting work.
• Strong focus on well-being.
• Continuous development and learning opportunities.
• Salary will be negotiated in line with the Legal Services Award.

Please apply with a  brief 1-page cover letter and resume