Legal Administration Assistant/Paralegal

Kenny Spring Solicitors; Bathurst; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenny Spring Solicitors in Bathurst is seeking a Legal Administration Assistant/Paralegal to join our award-winning team. Based in our Bathurst office, you will support the Commercial and Property teams with legal secretarial tasks, client reception, and admin duties.

We value a calm, discreet, and proactive approach, with opportunities for training and professional development. Previous law firm or professional services reception experience is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Calm, discreet and approachable in client interactions.
• Experience in a law firm or professional services reception/admin role preferred but not essential.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial and Property teams in Bathurst.
• Learn legal secretarial skills or apply existing skills in a legal environment.
• Provide reception/admin support and coordinate client communications.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.

Skills

MS Office

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Client interaction

Discretion

Education

Law student

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Legal Administration Assistant/Paralegal

Want to work for an award-winning team? We are seeking self-motivated individuals to join our team in Bathurst.

Kenny Spring Solicitors has been providing legal services to Bathurst and surrounding areas since 1954, with our head office based in Bathurst and branch offices in Orange, Oberon and Lithgow.

We offer a rewarding career for the right person, with a great work-life balance and collaborative team culture.

The firm's award-winning approach to excellence in service, innovative product delivery, community engagement, and providing peace of mind for clients is at the heart of what we do. Our vision is to Humanise Legal Services, through every interaction we have with our clients.

Kenny Spring offers a unique opportunity for quality work, based in a large regional centre, and the capacity to service clients across the country, through the use of technology. You will have access to professional development, networking, internal training, and support to achieve your goals.

Based in our Bathurst office, we are offering an opportunity to the right candidate to join our highly-skilled and tight-knit team supporting the Commercial and property team. The successful candidate will learn legal secretarial skills, or for more experienced candidates, we can offer a position to put your existing skills to use.

This is a great opportunity for a law student looking to gain practical experience in a legal environment.

Who we are looking for:

A calm, discreet and approachable manner and are comfortable dealing with clients who may be distressed or vulnerable.

Previous experience in a law firm or professional services reception/admin role is preferred, but not essential.

Ability to maintain effective and productive relationships with clients, external stakeholders, and colleagues.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) but we will build on this.

Strong organisation and time-management skills.

Willingness to learn, ask questions and take direction.

A positive and proactive attitude.

Reliability and a professional approach to work.

Highly organised, with strong attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to juggle competing priorities.

Clear, professional written and verbal communication.

Confident with Microsoft Office and Outlook.

Absolute discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.

Reliable, punctual and able to work autonomously within a small team.

You can find out more about Kenny Spring Solicitors by visiting us at www.kennyspring.com.au.