AddressLegal Assistant (Full Time I Permanent Part Time I Job Share)
Bedfords Legal
We are on the lookout for a talented Administrative Assistant to join the Bedfords Legal Team.
If you are passionate about customer service, have excellent communication and organisation skills, we want to hear from you!
If this sounds like you or someone you know, contact us to find out more about this opportunity and apply.
About the role
The primary focus of this role is to provide administrative support to four lawyers and cover reception duties. Candidates who enjoy a varied role and wish to develop their skills and legal support capabilities within a collaborative environment will suit this opportunity.
We will provide on-the-job training and ongoing training and development. Key to this position is a strong work ethic and a desire to work in a team and provide professional administrative service to lawyers.
You will be involved in interesting legal matters, and on a day-to-day basis you can expect the role to include:
- Incoming call management
- Meeting and greeting clients and stakeholders
- File maintenance - electronic (Actionstep) and paper
- Preparation of correspondence
- Diary management
- Editing documents
- Opening and closing files
- Scanning and copying
- Archiving
- Attending to email management for the team
About you
The successful candidate will have prior experience in administration, reception or office support within the APS or a legal practice/professional services environment. You will be a team player with a can-do attitude committed to achieving client/firm outcomes.
You will also possess the following attributes/skills:
- good attention to detail and a professional approach
- a genuine commitment and ability to deliver high-quality client service
- good written and verbal communication skills and judgement
- good knowledge of common software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office programs, Adobe etc) with a high level of accuracy
- good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks at once
- good judgement and the ability and willingness to take on a variety of tasks
- an interest in undertaking training and development to learn new skills
- the ability to foster positive working relationships
- active team member, completing tasks and assisting others to complete tasks
- possess a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for desired outcomes
- use discretion and deal with sensitive information appropriately
- ability to work autonomously, exercise initiative and judgement
- effective planning, organisation, and time management skills
- the ability to quickly become proficient in systems and processes
- a flexible approach to working with different stakeholders and their unique styles
Who we are
At Bedfords Legal we have a simple but steadfast philosophy that clients remain at the centre of everything we do. Our commitment is to delivering honest and outcome-focused services in a cost-effective way.
We are not interested in doing things a particular way just because that's how they have always been done.
We are dedicated to building and maintaining strong and productive relationships with our clients and stakeholders.
We have a friendly, positive team culture and provide a rewarding workplace.
The position is office-based (Monday - Friday).
To discuss this opportunity on a confidential basis, please contact:
Mark Tigwell Director (****@bedfordslegal.com.au)
Applications close: 31 May 2024
To apply, please click on the "Apply" button and submit an up-to-date CV and cover letter outlining why you are both interested and suited to the role.
