Legal Secretary - Historical Sexual Abuse

Elias Recruitment Pty Limited
Canberra, ACT
A$105 p/h
Legal → Legal Secretaries
Full-time
On-site

Posted 12 days ago


This national Firm has recently opened an office in Canberra and is INUNDATED with work. They are seeking the skills and experience of an experienced Legal Secretary to assist the Special Counsel in historical sexual abuse. They would also look at candidates who come from a strong background in any insurance area. On offer is an exceptional salary, benefits plus health/wellbeing initiatives.
Please note – we are after someone who really enjoys being a career legal secretary. Unfortunately, this role is not a stepping stone into a Lawyer role or for anyone studying who is after part time work.
DUTIES:

  • Diary management for fee earners (scheduling meetings with clients, arranging travel bookings
  • Liaising with clients
  • Opening new matters
  • Requesting (and following up) documents and medical reports from doctors, specialists and experts
  • Transcription of dictation within required timeframes
  • Drafting, formatting and amending of legal documents and correspondence
  • Preparation of schedules and briefs to counsel
  • Ensuring all documents and correspondence are efficiently filed electronically on iManage
  • Scanning and Photocopying of documents
  • Preparing completed matters for archiving
  • Reception relief as required
  • Record chargeable time in Aderant Expert Time on a daily basis
  • Ad hoc administrative tasks as required.

SKILLS:

  • Minimum of two years Legal Secretarial experience
  • Must have either historical sexual abuse or personal injury experience
  • Familiarity with the process of managing cases from intake to resolution
  • Experience drafting and managing legal documents
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to juggle many balls in the air

FINE PRINT:
This role is paying up to $105K package (dependent on experience)

  • Based in brand new Canberra CBD offices
  • 1:1 support
  • 8.30 am to 5.00 pm
  • 5 x days office based however they may be open to 4 x days part time
  • Great health and wellbeing initiatives


About Elias Recruitment Pty Limited

Wollongong, NSW, Australia

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