Legal Assistant

Employer: Midlas

Work Type/s: Full-time (3 year contract)

Sector/s: Not For Profit (NFP)

SCHADS Award Level 4: $89,592 - $91,588 pro rata per annum plus 11.5% superannuation and salary sacrificing

Midlas provides inclusive, accessible, holistic, safe, and culturally appropriate community and legal services for individuals, families, and communities. We support people across Western Australia who experience financial hardship, family domestic violence, exploitation, abuse, neglect, and risk of homelessness. Building resilience, providing access to safety and social justice, and driving positive social change through advocacy, education, and legal advice. With offices in Midland and Ellenbrook, we support people in the community with no-cost legal services, disability advocacy, financial counselling, tenancy advocacy, and information and referrals.

About You

Midlas is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced Legal Assistant to join our growing team. Working with Midlas’ Legal Services, the Legal Assistant will collaborate with the reception and Legal Assistant team and be responsible for delivering quality legal administrative services across Midlas’ sites and services.

About the role

The role will include the following duties but not limited to:

Assisting with the scheduling of legal appointments across our legal service, including the management of waitlists.

Ensuring compliance with best practice, conflict checks and record keeping.

Being the first point of contact for incoming queries and requests.

Monitoring and maintaining email accounts, appointment calendars, client databases and matter tracking systems.

Assisting with the preparation and organisation of client files.

Assisting in the training of new staff and volunteers in general administrative processes.

Providing relief for the Midlas reception as required.

Providing general administrative support to the Principal Solicitor and legal team.

This is a rewarding opportunity for experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team and work closely with the Midlas team to make a positive difference in our communities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Salary packaging tax benefits specific to not-for-profit organisations

Flexible workplace culture

Strong values-based and for-purpose organisation

Growing organisation with great career opportunities

Work in a caring & collaborative team environment with people who are passionate about delivering quality services that support the community

Employee Assistance Program

Required Education/Licences/Certificates

Possession of a current, unrestricted driver’s license

Possession of a current satisfactory National Police clearance certificate (no older than 3 months from the issue date)

Possession of a Working with Children Check

COVID-19 vaccination certificate

Relevant Experience, Skills/Knowledge & Personal Attributes

Relevant experience working for legal practices or community legal centres will be highly regarded

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to understand and convey complex details to people from diverse social, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds

Demonstrated ability to multitask in a busy office environment

Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills

High level of integrity and professionalism, and an ability to deal with and maintain highly confidential information

Demonstrated experience to support office functions efficiently and effectively

High level of organisation, time management skills and the ability to work to deadlines

Strong computer literacy, including the ability to learn new systems and platforms

Ability to work with flexible hours in response to business requirements

How to apply for this job

Provide your updated and current CV

Provide a Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria in no more than two pages

Short listing will commence immediately and we reserve the right to close the position without notice.

Important:

Applications that fail to address all of the above will not be considered.

Short listing will commence immediately and we reserve the right to close the position without notice.

Before an offer of employment can be made, a Working with Children Check, National Police Clearance of not older than 3 months and current unrestricted driver's license must be submitted.

Only suitable candidates will be contacted if short listed.

For further information please contact [email protected]

Unsolicited resumes and contact from recruitment agencies will not be accepted

We welcome people with diverse skills, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds and encourage applications from Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples, and individuals who may identify as LGBTIQ, with disability, a culturally and linguistically diverse background and people of all ages. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people.