Executive Assistant

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Detail information about job Executive Assistant. Terms and conditions vacancy

• BAL Lawyers is a prestigious Law Firm in the heart of Canberra
• Opportunities for career progression
• Supportive work environment with a collaborative culture

This role will suit an experienced Executive Assistant who is looking to further their skills and take on more responsibility as a Paralegal.  

We value our people and the experience that they bring to our firm, and believe that our team is our greatest asset. We demonstrate this in many ways including through our excellent health and wellbeing program for all staff and our commitment to continuous growth.  

The duties of the role are interesting and varied including but not limited to: 

• drafting, amending and finalising correspondence from simple letters to more complex documents such as contracts and leases 
• proof reading and editing documents 
• attending to property enquiries and searches 
• liaising with clients including by telephone and email 
• file management including assisting with incoming correspondence, filing and archiving 
• diary management including assisting with preparation and organisation of meetings 
• billing practices including reporting of disbursements, preparing and issuing invoices, preparing cheque requisitions, etc. 

In order to be suitable you will ideally possess the following skills and experience: 

• experience in Real Estate 
• a meticulous approach to all of your work 
• intermediate to advanced level MS Office skills 
• to be driven by a strong desire to be successful 
• excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner 
• ability to engage stakeholders 
• effective time management skills 
• the ability to work with multiple supervisors within a team environment    
• a proactive approach to your work 

If you think that you are the right person for this role please submit your CV with a covering letter detailing why you have the skills to be successful in this role. 

Please note if you do not submit a covering letter outlining why you believe you have the skills be successful in the role your application WILL NOT be considered.