Legal Assistant

Description:

A Legal Assistant is the entry position into our firm, we do not have a graduate program. You will be a full member of our team assisting one-to-two lawyers with their file load, and develop the essential practical experience, professional skills and working knowledge to flourish in the law.

You will:

• Coordinate all aspects of appointments, meetings, and calls.
• Manage complex calendars on an ongoing basis.
• Manage, sort, and collate incoming correspondence.
• Be the key point of communication on behalf of the lawyers you assist, liaising with external legal professionals, barristers, and most importantly our clients.
• Review files and documents and assist with drafting correspondence, briefs, pleadings and more.
• Assist lawyers with the day-to-day running and administration of their files.

About You

Required skills:

• 1+ years experience in a legal setting
• Strong organisational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work autonomously and manage competing priorities
• High level of professional integrity and confidentiality
• Courtesy and good etiquette