Senior Legal Secretary
Kaneki
Posted 7 hours ago
Experienced Legal Secretary with Office Management Progression
About Us
We are a boutique tech-focused law firm based in Woolloongabba, Queensland, providing a broad range of commercial, tax and property law services. In just two years, we've grown from a startup to a thriving practice of 12 professionals, and we're continuing our accelerated growth trajectory.
The Role
We're seeking an experienced and detail-oriented senior legal secretary who is ready to grow with our firm into an Office Manager role as we continue to expand. This position offers a unique opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic legal environment while taking on increasing responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform trust accounting duties and maintain compliance with regulations
- Collaborate with our bookkeeper and accountant on financial matters
- Assist lawyers with various legal tasks including document preparation, research, precedent generation, form completion and client communication
- Liaising with government departments and other law firms
- Manage and delegate tasks to staff
- Play a key role in client onboarding processes including work scheduling
- Assist with billing systems and client updates
- Contribute to the development of efficient office procedures
- As you progress, and we grow take on broader office management responsibilities
Required Skills & Experience
- At least 3 years of experience working in a property law and/or commercial law firm environment
- Familiarity with legal trust accounting principles and practices
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal
- Experience with legal software ideally Action Step
- Proficiency with MS 365/office suite
- Capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Desired Attributes
- Experience in office management or team leadership
- Knowledge of legal practice management systems, action step highly regarded
- Understanding of Queensland legal practice regulations
- Prior experience in a growing business environment
What We Offer
- Clear career progression pathway from senior legal secretary to Office Manager
- Flexible working arrangements
- Competitive salary package (circa $90,000+ plus superannuation)
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to be part of an exciting growth journey
- Comprehensive staff benefits
- Professional development opportunities
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter addressing the selection criteria outlined above.
*We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates with varied backgrounds and experiences.*
About Kaneki
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