Legal Secretary - TEMP

Empire Group; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Brisbane is seeking a dedicated Legal Secretary. The role involves providing high-level administrative support, managing court documents, and engaging with clients. Candidates should have prior legal experience and be proficient in Microsoft Office. Excellent communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Prior legal experience is necessary.
• Excellent IT skills are required.
• High level of professionalism expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist with file and matter management.
• Prepare court documents and drafts.
• Engage with clients effectively.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Legal Secretary - TEMP TEMP TEMP

Are you seeking an exciting new role to kickstart a new chapter in your legal career?

The legal support sector is experiencing an exhilarating surge in employment, and the workforce is now officially back in the swing of things. We are thrilled to announce that there are some amazing legal support positions open now for amazing candidates!

Positions Available

• Property/ Real Estate Legal Secretary - Our client is seeking a bright personal assistant to provide high-level support to a busy Partner within a busy property team. This position is available on an ongoing basis and is open for an immediate start.

• Corporate Legal Receptionist/ Office Services Assistant - Prestigious Law firm are seeking a Corporate Receptionist to start immediately to support their busy team. This role is full time and would suit a student who can work full time only.

• Litigation/ Dispute Resolution - Our client is seeking an experienced senior legal secretary to work within a busy litigation team. Great hourly rate on offer! Immediate Start. Short term assignment.

• Legal Accounts Receivable Clerk - We are seeking an experience legal accounts clerk who understands trust accounts, billing, AP, AR etc. Short term assignment to start immediately.

Key Responsibilities

In any of these roles, you'll be a crucial part of an excellent and high-performing team, assisting with general administrative tasks such as:

• File and matter management
• Court documents preparation
• Document drafting and editing
• Client engagement
• Diary management
• Additional ad hoc administrative tasks

The Perfect Candidate

To be successful in any of these roles, you will need prior legal experience. You will have excellent IT skills, including great working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook. In addition, you will:

• Have strong organisational and time management skills
• Display excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Have a high level of attention to detail
• Possess a high degree of discretion and professionalism
• Have a willingness to learn and adapt to new responsibilities
• Be professionally presented

To Apply

To be considered for the above positions, please apply below with your CV in Microsoft Word format. Alternatively, you can contact Tarnya Mangano [e-mail]