Legal Assistant (Legal Secretary)

CLK LEGAL is a personal injury firm located on Wright Street, Adelaide. We are a litigation firm managed by a Principal of 25 years experience, looking for a full time Legal Assistant (Legal Secretary) to join a busy and growing legal practice.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Legal Assistant (Legal Secretary):

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Opening and closing files including operating Leap Cloud legal software including time costing and precedent management; 

• Answering, monitoring and managing incoming calls; 

• Managing incoming and outgoing mail; 

• Communicating and corresponding with clients; 

• Managing the meeting rooms; 

• Managing the Principal’s calendar including managing appointments, court dates and limitation dates; 

• Diary and email management; 

• File management including filing; 

• Scanning and photocopying; 

• Dictation typing, drafting letters and drafting documents including court documents, letters and internal documents; 

• Managing stationery orders and other office duties; 

• Managing incoming and outgoing invoices and payments; 

• Preparation for trials and settlement conferences; 

• Drafting and constructing Briefs for Barristers and communicating with Barristers' Chambers; 

• Drafting schedules of special damages and disbursements; 

• Taking instructions from the Principal, solicitors and assisting other support staff; 

• Working in a team environment; 

• Other duties as required. 

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

• Typing speed above 60wpm; 

• Previous experience, preferably in a legal practice; 

• The ability to work autonomously and part of a team; 

• To demonstrate leadership qualities in a growing team environment; 

• High attention to detail, organisational skills and time management; 

• Upfront and honest communication style; 

• Ability to multi-task and prioritise multiple tasks and requests; 

• Friendly and outgoing with good client focus and telephone manner; 

• Good work ethic and reliability; 

• Previous experience with Leap Cloud software is preferred but not essential;

• Experience with Microsoft office including emails and Word; 

• Strong focus on confidentiality. 

(Salary will be commensurate with experience). 

TO APPLY 

• Click ‘Apply for this job’ to submit your application or email at ********@clklegal.com.au 

• Your application must include a resume and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the role and address it to Mr Chris Katsoulas, Principal at CLK Legal. 

• Applications close on Monday, 15 January 2024. 

**Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.