To be considered for the position, you will have strong organisational skills, good communication to liaise and build good client relationships, high accuracy and attention to detail as well as a proven track record of working with high volume workloads. You will show your ability to multi-task, prioritise and meet deadlines.
The Varied Role:
- Document management, document preparation, and electronic and hard copy filing (including email and diary management).
- Creating, editing, and proofreading legal documents, Court documents, subpoenas, correspondence, and reports.
- Preparing briefs to Counsel.
- Scheduling and setting up meetings/ appointments (both virtual and in-person).
- Providing exceptional administrative support including answering telephones, ordering stationery, catering, courier as well as postal arrangements.
- Coordinating mediations, conferences, and travel arrangements.
- Generation of retainer agreements.
- Maintain records and archiving including litigation status, legal costs etc as well as assisting with high volume, and at times, complex billing and matter opening.
- Processing and reconciling invoices in line with finance procedures and maintaining accurate records of receipts and tax invoices for reimbursement and payment.
- E-Court filing.
- Delivering professional and prompt client service, addressing inquiries and requests.
- Maintaining strict confidentiality and handling sensitive information with
Your strengths:
- Experience in a law firm environment in an administrative capacity.
- Experience with email and diary management in a fast-paced environment.
- Exposure to working with systems and with the ability to pick up new systems quickly.
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise to ensure deadlines are met.
- High level of attention to detail whilst working in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team whilst also autonomously at times.
- Strong work ethic with a fun, engaging personality.
This is the ideal position for you if you have sound experience as a Secretary/ Administrator who enjoys a diverse role in legal and likes a close team environment. Please submit your CV for consideration by clicking on the 'Apply' button below.