Legal Administrative Assistant

Hawken Roussi Law is an established, highly efficient boutique legal firm in Brisbane City specialising in Historical Institutional Abuse Law. We represent victims of neglect, abuse and trauma.

We are looking for a law student in their final year of study to join the practice. This is a casual position with the flexibility to work four days per week.  No experience is necessary, but you MUST be in your final year of a law degree.

The position requires you to be highly attentive and adaptive to change as the firm is a high-volume litigation practice with a close-knit team. 

Requirements for the right candidate:

• self-driven with excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• the ability to work independently and in a team;
• a can-do attitude; someone who takes initiative;
• the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
• strong research, planning and organisational skills;
• proficient with Word, Outlook and Excel;
• excellent attention to detail;
• can work autonomously; and
• is capable of high output.

Awaiting you is:

1. an interesting role and a great work environment with reasonable work hours and flexibility;
2. a friendly team;
3. a career path to graduate solicitor as the firm grows; and
4. exposure to NSW and QLD jurisdictions.

Your responsibilities will include:

1. general administration including attending to digital and/or physical filing, maintaining accurate database and file records;
2. attending to court filing;
3. assisting with the creation and maintenance of bundles/pleadings or client documents etc;
4. reviewing historical documents and other evidentiary records;
5. daily reporting and administration; and 
6. attending to all other work-related solicitor requests.

To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a full and current CV and academic transcript by email to ******@hawkenroussi.com.