Legal Secretary

Seton Family Lawyers; Gosford; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Seton Family Lawyers is seeking a proactive admin assistant to join our small, award-winning family law firm in Erina. You will be the first point of contact, handling calls, greeting clients, and supporting a fast-paced team with documents, diaries, and file management.

The role emphasises teamwork, professional presentation, and enthusiasm for entering the legal field. Training and development opportunities are available as you progress in your career.

Qualifications

• Experience in an office environment, preferably in the legal profession.
• Immaculate presentation and a professional phone manner.
• Current law students interested in future graduate positions welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Meeting and greeting clients and answering incoming calls.
• Liaising with clients and other members of the profession.
• Managing correspondence, documents and diaries.
• Opening, closing and managing files.
• Preparing, typing and amending documents.
• Managing the upkeep of the office.

Skills

Office environment

Phone manner

Professional presentation

LEAP

Outlook

Word

Education

Law student

Tools

LEAP

Outlook

Word

Job description

This small firm of award-winning practitioners specialises in litigation work with a particular emphasis on family law. Our office is located at Erina with plenty of parking and amenities nearby. The firm is committed toinnovative and environmentally friendly practices. The clients that you will be dealing with each day come from all walks of life.

The role

You will be working full-time in our beautifully appointed office. This fast-paced and team-focussed role will have you:

• Meeting and greeting clients and answering incoming calls
• Liaising with clients and other members of the profession
• Managing correspondence, documents and diaries
• Opening, closing and managing files
• Preparing, typing and amending documents
• Managing the upkeep of the office

The candidate

To be successful for this role you must have:

• Experience working in an office environment, preferably in the legal profession
• Experience working in, or some exposure to, family law and/or litigation is preferable but not essential
• A flexible, enthusiastic and positive attitude
• Immaculate presentation and a professional phone manner
• Experience using LEAP, Outlook and Word preferable but not essential
• Current law students interested in future graduate positions with the firm after admission are welcome to apply.

What's in it for you?

• If you are eager to develop your career or to break into the legal profession, this role will give you the opportunity to develop your skill set with initial and ongoing training and will offer you the opportunity for career progression.
• Your remuneration package will be commensurate with your experience.
• You will get to work in a young and energetic team and have the opportunity to take part in various award-winning wellbeing and social programs, and be genuinely rewarded for your hard work.