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Form of workAbout the business and the role
Advance Family Law is a boutique Family Law Firm with professional and happy staff, with a commitment to provide the best legal advice and advocacy for our clients.
We are currently seeking an enthusiastic person who would like to work in the area of Family Law as a Legal Secretary/PA to our Family Lawyers.
To be successful in obtaining this position, you must have excellent attention to detail, accuracy in your work including spelling and grammar, the ability to use Office Word programmes and a commitment and willingness to learn. Proficiency in FilePro Legal Practice Management Software is an advantage.
If you meet the criteria and have a positive attitude and exceptional work ethic, then please apply. All applications will be treated with strict confidence. Applications will close 5:00pm on 27 March 2024.
Please email your curriculum vitae and cover letter to:
Attention: The Directors - jpeters@advancefamilylaw.com.au
Job tasks and responsibilities
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Word processing of letters and documents, including court documents;
- Answering incoming calls in a professional manner, efficiently transferring to the correct lawyer and taking detailed messages for the lawyer to return the call or action;
- File maintenance;
- Photocopying;
- Prepare mail, including collating enclosures;
- Print and collate various documents;
- Compile briefs to counsel and other experts;
- Open, close and archive files;
- Request cheques;
- General administrative duties.
Skills and experience
To be successful in this role you will need to have:
- Excellent communication, organisation and interpersonal skills;
- A polite, professional manner and a mature attitude;
- Understand empathy and confidentiality;
- Excellent computer skills;
- Strong attention to detail and demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
- Reliable motor vehicle and current licence;
- Ability to learn new systems.
