Legal Assistant / Receptionist – family law

Legal Assistant / Receptionist – family law

Full-time.

$55,000 to $75,000 p.a. (depending on experience) + superannuation + bonuses.

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Legal Assistant / Receptionist to join our team.

About ASB Law

Our team at ASB Law is expanding and now includes directors Adam Somerville-Brown, Nicola Ashford and James Claringbold, six lawyers, three senior law clerks and support staff.

In our work we aim to help our clients move on from their difficult family situations as soon as possible.

Our focus at ASB Law is driven by:

Realistic and clear advice to our clients.

Efficient practices.

Transparent and proportionate costs.

Respectful relationships.

We believe that we deliver our best work to our clients when our team are engaged and growing every day. An essential part of that is driven by our warm and supportive culture. Working in family law can be stressful at times, we work hard for our clients, and we look after each other.

To find out more about ASB Law, have a look at our website www.asblaw.com.au

About the role

This role will see you providing reception and legal administration support to the lawyers in our firm.

The successful candidate will:

Identify problems, and quickly solve them.

Have strong attention to detail.

Be a clear and professional communicator.

Have excellent time management skills.

Engage with our supportive culture.

Key responsibilities:

Answer the phone, take messages, schedule meetings and appointments.

Prepare and maintain the office daily for employees and guests, including ordering office supplies.

Take new client enquiries, manage new client intake, and creation of new client files.

Client file management, including electronic filing of documents.

Diarise and manage important dates (including client appointments and debtor payments).

Prepare and send invoices, follow up payment of accounts, make office payments.

Manage incoming and outgoing mail, including checking PO Box and make urgent deliveries and collections.

Family law legal assistant support as required, including e-lodgement of Court forms, type dictation, compile Court briefs and prepare disclosure.

Executive receptionist/assistant/administrative support generally.

Key selection criteria:

Experience in a similar role with family law experience preferred

Personal attitude:

A common sense problem-solver that demonstrates initiative.

A positive, professional, and friendly approach.

Work well with others and engage with our supportive team culture.

3. Technical skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

Proficient in relevant technology.

Strong organisational and time management skills.

What we offer

Salary of $55,000 to $75,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Plus, superannuation.

Incentive (bonus) package tied to the team and individual performance.

How to apply

We want someone in our team as soon as possible. If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now. All applications treated with the strictest confidence.

Please send through a cover letter and resume to [email protected].