Senior Legal Secretary

To apply, candidates MUST have prior Senior Legal Secretary experience
Your new role

• High level, accurate word processing and typing.
• Complex formatting of documents (i.e. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and PDF documents).
• Prepare briefs and documents and attend to routine correspondence.
• Monitor and manage the flow of incoming and outgoing correspondence.
• Travel and accommodation coordination.
• Information management (i.e. Excel spreadsheets, practice management system, case management system (VisualFiles) databases).
• Diary management (appointments, etc.) organise meetings, conferences etc prepare and distribute agendas, minutes and other material.
• Prepare, check and action a range of reports.
• Maintain filing, records bring-up and retrieval systems.
• Assist legal professionals to meet financial deadlines and/or commitments e.g. billing and time recording.
• Ensure compliance with procedures for payment of legal expenses and counsel fees.
• Consultation and liaison with internal and external clients and other stakeholders on various matters including confidential and sensitive issues.
• Ensure services are completed in a timely and professional manner.
• Utilise effective communication skills and problem solving skills to communicate and address any problems that may arise to resolve issues.
• Model client service standards and Crown Law’s values.
• Undertake other duties as required relating to the requirements of the operational area.

What will you need to be successful in this role

• 2 years of prior Legal Secretary experience

• Work autonomously and achieve results with minimal supervision
• Work professionally at all times displaying initiative and drive to see that goals are achieved
• Extremely high level of attention to detail
• Reliable and adaptable to respond to changes in workloads and priorities.
• Management of confidential and sensitive information
• Excellent punctuality and attendance

What You’ll Receive

• $46.27 per hour plus super
• Brisbane location
• Learn specialist skills and knowledge

Why work with Randstad?
We value our contractors. So in addition to the benefits from your new employer, we can also offer you…

• A dedicated consultant as a point of contact
• Discounts at retailers like David Jones, Myer & JB HiFi, Rebel Sport, Woolworths, Hoyts cinemas and many more.
• A free Employee Assistance Program which will provide you your family with access to professional support services
• Access to your payslips at the click of a button via our MyRandstad App
• A weekly pay cycle which gives you access to your wages sooner rather than later.

What now
Are you ready to take the next step in your career in government? If you meet the essential criteria and have the required experience listed above apply now! We would love to hear from you.
Note, unfortunately due to a high volume of interest in these roles only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Skills
Paralegal, Government, State Government, Law, Legal, Crown Law, Work Cover, Paralegal Support, Admin, Administration
Education
Secondary School/High School