Legal Secretary (Family Law)

About the role

We are searching for a proactive and experienced Legal Secretary to join our Family Law team. Reporting directly into the Partner, this role will require the successful candidate to take full ownership in providing administrative and secretarial support. 

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Matter and file management
• General and personal administration support
• Document preparation and production 
• Client liaison support
• Billing

Work from home options are available on an on-going basis.

About you

We are looking for a self-motivated, enthusiastic and pro-active individual with previous experience working in Family Law with a high level of attention to detail. The successful applicant will bring with them: 

• Previous Family Law experience creating new client matter files, closing and archiving files
• Knowledge of legal terminology, regulations and commonwealth courts portal and family law systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Previous billing experience highly advantageous
• Proficient technical and computer knowledge, with advanced skills in MS office
• Typing speed of 70+ wpm
• High attention to detail
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and assist with competing deadlines

About us

Our Purpose is Making A Real Difference. Together. Our values of Collaboration, Fulfilment, Excellence, Integrity and Courage drive everything we do, and we are proud to be able to bring to our clients a specialised local knowledge, local networks and a first-hand understanding of the Western Australian business community. 

Our goal is to provide our people with a working environment that is professionally and personally rewarding. In an open-planned workspace with a staff lounge and balcony overlooking Elizabeth Quay, we also provide our people with the following benefits: 

Health and wellness initiatives including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program, gym reimbursements, daily continental breakfast, flexible work arrangements and health insurance discounts

Financial support programs including salary continuance, recruitment and client incentive referral programs, discounted services, LSL over and above award and competitive industry salaries

Ongoing study and education assistance

We are an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace.  We actively encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for roles in the firm.

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