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SalarySeveral Legal Secretary/Receptionist roles available
Several full-time positions, SCHADS Level 4, $82,045 - $88,277 per annum (salary dependent on experience) + 11% super + salary sacrifice, 12-month contract.
Who is Midlas? What makes us different?
Midlas is a vibrant not-for-profit Community Legal Centre, serving the north-east Perth region and WA. Midlas is more than just a workplace; here you are part of the bigger picture actively contributing to the wellbeing of our communities. We offer a range of services including Disability Advocacy, Legal Assistance, Tenancy Advocacy and Financial Counselling. We are dedicated to empowering those we serve. At Midlas, you are not just doing a job; you’re making a real difference.
What our Legal Secretary/Receptionist role looks like…
As a Legal Secretary/Receptionist at Midlas, your main job will be to support legal and community services and serve vulnerable clients. You'll be the first point of contact for clients, greeting them and managing their first steps in getting help. Your duties include triaging referrals, scheduling appointments, handling confidential information, and helping with general administration and preparing legal documents to support the legal team and Principal Solicitor.
What we’re looking for?
Your unique strengths and experiences are what we value most. We are searching for individuals who can meet most of the following:
- Demonstrated experience as a legal secretary, assistant, law clerk and and/or paralegal.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to draft routine Court documents and/or drafting correspondence.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task in a busy office client-facing environment.
- High level of integrity and professionalism and an ability to deal with and maintain highly confidential information.
- Strong computer literacy and familiarity with legal document management software such as Settify.
- Hold (or studying) a Bachelor of Laws or Juris Doctor (desirable).
The successful applicant will need to hold a satisfactory NDIS Worker Screening Check, WA Working with Children Check, undertake a national police clearance, and have working rights in Australia.
Ok… sounds good so far, right? Wondering what else you get for working with Midlas?
- Salary packaging tax benefits specific to not-for-profit organisations.
- Flexible workplace culture, including flexible working hours.
- Growing organisation with great career opportunities.
- Strong values-based and for-purpose organisation.
- Work in a caring & collaborative team environment with people who are passionate about delivering quality services that support the community.
- Employee Assistance Program.
Submitting your application is easy! All you need to do is submit the following documents as PDFs:
- a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) telling us why you would be a great fit for this role.
- a resume including your contact details, education, previous work, and volunteer experience, and the names of at least two current referees.
The closing date is Sunday, 7th April at 11.59pm. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and an appointment may be made prior to the closing date, so don't delay!
To view the Candidate Application Pack, please visit our recruitment partners, Talenting website: https://www.talenting.com.au/careers/.
We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with a disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background and people of all ages. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people.
Have more questions? Contact Tara Roopra (our HR partner) on 08 6244 3*** or via email at ***********@talenting.com.au who will be happy to assist you.
