Senior Administrator

Orchard HRO Pty; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Orchard HRO Pty is seeking an experienced administrator to support a busy legal team. You will evolve into the legal environment, handling documents, correspondence and client liaison with guidance from experienced lawyers.

Prior legal experience is valued but not essential, as training will be provided. Expect a role with real responsibility, autonomy, and opportunities to grow within a reputable practice.

Qualifications

• 5+ years significant admin experience handling complex workloads independently.
• Legal or law firm experience is highly regarded but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; confident with clients and external stakeholders.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a professional, discreet approach.
• Strong technology skills and the ability to pick up new systems quickly.
• A proactive, calm and dependable working style with curiosity about the law.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and legal support to solicitors.
• Manage correspondence, documents, files and court-related documentation.
• Prepare briefs, reports, letters and other documents (training provided).
• Liaise with clients, insurers, barristers, medical providers and stakeholders.
• Manage diaries, appointments and deadlines; oversee matter management and file records.
• Streamline processes and support efficient team workflows.
• Assist with general administrative tasks as required.

Skills

5+ years admin

Organisation

Communication skills

Tech savviness

Discretion

Job description

Are you a seasoned administrator who is looking for a new challenge? We are seeking an experienced professional who has built a career in administration, and who is keen to apply those skills in a legal environment. You will be a trusted right hand to a busy team of lawyers, helping manage matters from initial instruction through to resolution. You don’t need a legal background. We will teach you the legal side, and you bring the polish, judgement and reliability.

The Role

• Providing high-level administrative and legal support to solicitors
• Managing correspondence, documents, files and court-related documentation
• Preparing briefs, reports, letters and other documents (legal training provided)
• Liaising with clients, insurers, barristers, medical providers and other stakeholders
• Managing diaries, appointments and critical deadlines
• Overseeing matter management and maintaining accurate, well-organised file records
• Streamlining processes and helping the team work more efficiently
• Supporting the team with general administrative tasks as required.

About You

You are an experienced administrator with a proven track record, whether in law, insurance, healthcare, corporate or professional services. You will bring:

• Significant administrative experience, ideally 5+ years, with a history of handling complex workloads independently
• Legal or law firm experience is highly regarded but not essential
• Exceptional organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication, and the confidence to deal with clients and external stakeholders at all levels
• Meticulous attention to detail
• A professional, discreet and client-focused approach
• Strong technology skills and the ability to pick up new systems quickly
• A proactive, calm and dependable working style, and genuine curiosity about the law.

The Opportunity?

• Join an established and highly regarded legal practice
• Work in a supportive, collaborative team that values experience and initiative
• A role with real responsibility and autonomy
• Exposure to real legal matters, with guidance from experienced lawyers as you build your legal knowledge
• Long-term career stability and room to grow
• Competitive salary and benefits with additional annual leave for the Christmas shutdown.