Legal Assistant/Administrator

About Gorval Lynch Lawyers 

Gorval Lynch is an employment law focused law firm based in the Sydney CBD. We have been operating for 7 years and the firm is managed by 2 partners with 4 full time solicitors and a dedicated legal support team. 

We are a modern and open-minded firm and embrace technology to assist with daily work and provide work life balance and flexibility, along with working from home where practical.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable with using IT systems and be willing to learn but as a minimum you must have experience with Microsoft Office365 applications, and familiar with online banking.  All necessary training will be provided to the successful candidate. 

The Role 

This is an exciting opportunity for a new candidate to join our firm. The successful candidate will be working closely with one of the partners and another legal secretary, your primary duties will be assisting with new client acquisition, managing the partner's diary and processing AR & AP transactions ( the firm uses offsite bookkeepers for payroll and you will on occasion be liaising with our external bookkeepers and accountants. 

What You Would Do

You will be: 

1. Assisting with managing the phone system, receiving and placing calls and booking new client appointments. 
2. Using precedent documents to prepare and send out new client cost agreements.
3. Accounts receivable: Recording payments from clients to trust and office accounts.
4. Assisting with managing the accounts team email inbox.
5. Accounts payable: Setting up payment of bills.
6. Invoicing.

The Ideal Candidate 

Our ideal candidate will have strong customer focus, a hard work ethic, high attention to detail and a warm personality with a desire to develop or progress a career in the legal industry. We are looking for a long-term candidate who can continue to grow their skills and experience along the firm. 

To Apply 

Please apply using Seek.

Please submit your most recent CV and a supporting covering letter introducing yourself (1 page max) addressed to Matthew Lynch, Partner.