Duffy & Simon are a team of 45, including 6 partners, lawyers, conveyancers and a dedicated legal support team. We offer premium legal advice in numerous areas of law based in Pakenham.

We are currently seeking a Personal Assistant to join our Family Law team. As a PA, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Family Law team and ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day activities. This a unique opportunity to work in a stimulating and rewarding environment, where you can make a real difference in the lives of the individuals that we represent.

If you’re looking to work close to home together with an attractive salary and great culture, we would love to hear from you.

Position Responsibilities

Some of your duties will include, but not limited to;

• General legal administration and file management including assisting with preparation of documents, reviewing and preparing correspondence, filing and task management

• Taking phone calls, diary and email management including arranging appointments, liaising with clients, Barristers and external parties

• Word processing and Dictaphone typing of legal documents and general correspondence

• Invoicing

• Assisting with process improvements

• Assisting with other firm-related tasks as necessary

• Opportunity to learn new skills;

Attributes

To secure this exceptional opportunity you will ideally have previous experience as a Legal Assistant/Secretary in Family Law, or alternatively have a genuine interest in Family Law with a strong administrative background. You will be proactive, organized and have exceptional attention to detail. You will also demonstrate;

• Enthusiastic and dedicated approach showing initiative and willingness to learn;

• Strong organisation and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and meet multiple deadlines

• Advanced MS Office skills including fast and accurate typing skills (essential)

• High degree of diplomacy and discretion and an ability to maintain confidentiality

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to develop rapport with others quickly and maintain positive relationships

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work autonomously and show initiative as well as within a team environment

• Previous experience with LEAP is advantageous though not essential

• Available to work onsite within the office, this is not a remote position

Benefits

• Attractive salary

• Focus on continual learning to improve and maintain skills

• Collaborative team and fantastic culture

Please submit applications including a covering letter and a resume to [email protected]

We respectfully advise that this position requires legal office / administrative experience and is unsuitable for a law graduate or student.

We would like to thank all applicants for applying and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.