Legal Secretary - Conveyancing & Estates Support | 9-5

Williams Lawson & Zuur; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Williams Lawson & Zuur, a well-established generalist firm delivering quality legal services in a friendly environment on Sydney's Northern Beaches, invites a capable legal secretary to join their team.

You will support 2-3 solicitors, handle calls, drafts, invoices, and liaise with clients throughout matters such as conveyancing, wills and estates, leases, and general commercial work.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of legal secretarial or legal support experience in conveyancing, wills & estates, leases, general commercial.
• Proven computer skills preferably with Leap legal software and PEXA.
• Excellent communication and written/spoken English.
• A strong client focus.
• Organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to take ownership and can carry out tasks with minimal supervision.
• Able to work autonomously and contribute as a team member.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming calls, emails and general enquiries.
• Greet clients and liaise with clients directly throughout their matter.
• Provide administrative support to the team (2-3 solicitors).
• Draft routine correspondence, documents, statements & prepare invoices.
• Manage safe custody documents.
• Matters may include wills & estates, conveyancing, leases, general commercial and generalist advice.

Skills

Legal secretarial experience

Communication skills

Client focus

Detail oriented

Autonomous worker

Tools

Leap software

PEXA

Job description

Williams Lawson & Zuur, a well-established generalist firm delivering quality legal services in a friendly environment on Sydney's Northern Beaches, invites a capable legal secretary to join their team.

You will support 2-3 solicitors, handle calls, drafts, invoices, and liaise with clients throughout matters such as conveyancing, wills and estates, leases, and general commercial work.