Legal Secretary

This is an exciting opportunity for you to be a part of the team at Lambton Law.

Lambton Law is a well-established law firm in Newcastle NSW committed to delivering the highest quality of legal services. We provide a wide range of legal services including Criminal Law, Wills & Estate Planning, Deceased Estates, Family Law, Civil Law, Conveyancing & Property Law. 

We offer a friendly and supportive work environment with stability and long-term career prospects.

We are seeking a full-time Legal Secretary to join our team. 

The role 

The successful applicant will be an integral part of our office operations, supporting solicitors with various tasks, including but not limited to:

• Greeting clients and ensuring a welcoming environment
• Answering incoming calls and handling client enquiries 
• Arranging conferences and general diary management 
• Email management and responding to enquiries
• Drafting tax invoices and processing payments 
• Following up outstanding payments 
• Check and manage trust account 
• Providing administrative support to Solicitors
• Assisting in the preparation of legal documents and contracts
• Attending to filing of court documents, applications and extensions online 
• Assisting in opening and closing legal files
• Safe custody management 
• Attending to other general office duties including filing, photocopying, scanning, archiving, collecting and posting mail. 

The applicant 

• Highly motivated and effective communication skills including excellent phone etiquette. 
• Ability to work independently (or in a team) with limited supervision
• Excellent organisation skills

If you wish to apply, please send your resume with covering letter to *****@lambtonlaw.com.au 

We look forward to reviewing your application.