Legal Administrative Assistant

Messenger Cole Solicitors; Blue Mountains City; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

Messenger Cole Solicitors in Orange, NSW, is seeking an administrative assistant or paralegal for the Orange office, at least 3 days per week with some flexibility. The role will include reception, client liaison, diary and email management, and a range of general administrative tasks, with scope to undertake paralegal work depending on training.

Applicants with experience in professional services or current study in a relevant field will be considered; no prior experience required if there is a

Qualifications

• Experience in the professional service industry preferred.
• No prior equivalent experience required if there is a strong interest in pursuing a legal career.
• Strong grammar, typing speed, and attention to detail are important.

Responsibilities

• Reception and telephone duties.
• Liaising with clients.
• Diary and email management.
• General administrative tasks.
• Paralegal work may be included depending on training.

Skills

Typing

Grammar and spelling

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Organisational skills

Customer service

Education

Studying or completed in a relevant field

Job description

Orange, Blue Mountains and Central West NSW

Law Clerks and Paralegals (Legal)

Reception

Email Management

About the role

Messenger Cole Solicitors has an opportunity for an administrative assistant or paralegal at our Orange office. It is envisaged that the role would be at this stage for at least 3 days per week (although some flexibility is available) depending on candidate preference. Your role will be tailored in accordance with your level of training and experience and may include: paralegal work; telephone and reception; liaising with clients; diary and email management; and general administrative tasks.

Applicants would be encouraged and assisted with further progressing their development for a career in the legal industry.

About us

Messenger Cole Solicitors is a long established legal practice with offices in Orange and Sydney. We pride ourselves on providing quality legal services in a friendly environment.

About you

Experience in the professional service industry, or studying or have studied in a relevant field will be looked upon favourably. However, no prior equivalent experience is required provided that the candidate has an interest in pursuing a career in the legal industry. The following skills are important for the role: ability to produced typed work promptly to a high standard of grammar, spelling and layout; high attention to detail; willingness to learn; strong organisational and prioritisation skills; and strong customer service skills.

Friendly team environment

Diverse practice

Opportunities for career development

Salary:Attractive package will be offered to right candidate