Legal Assistant – Sydney CBD

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Kelso Lawyers specialise in child abuse compensation claims and have been focused on this field since 1988. We are looking for an experienced and mentally resilient applicant to join our Sydney CBD based firm.

This is a full time, permanent position and is available for an immediate start (will wait for notice periods as required). To learn more about our organisation visit our website (www.kelsolawyers.com)

Position Overview:-

We are looking for pro-active, experienced Administrators that and are able to take initiative and thrives in a fast paced, challenging environment.

You will need to be able learn fast as well as be flexible and adaptable.

Kelso Lawyers have a high standard of work and require you to be highly organised, have a high attention to detail and accuracy, be able to follow direction, and have strong verbal and communication skills.

Given our sole focus on child abuse compensation claims you will need to be able to deal with difficult calls and to be mentally and emotionally resilient.

Due to the stress of the position we offer regular and ongoing EAP Counselling Services as required.

This position is suited for those applicants seeking to secure and remain within a professional Administration based position and as such is not suited to those wishing to pursue a position as a Lawyer.

Your main responsibilities and duties will include:-

• Providing administration assistance to the solicitors in the firm
• Diary management & coordinating appointments
• Arranging files to be couriered to various places
• Scanning in files for audit work
• Creating client files on electronic database
• Preparing correspondence and documents
• Maintaining filing systems
• Sharing reception

Your experience, skill set and qualifications will include:-

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good computing skills (MS Office Intermediate)
• Dependable and reliable
• At least 2 years’ experience working in a law firm or similar administration position
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to manage Google Calendar (or experience in maintaining calendars)
• Able to learn new software and systems quickly
• Happy with the firms focus on Child Abuse Compensation claims
• Focused on an ongoing Administration focused position and career

On offer:-

On offer is an attractive salary package commensurate with your level of experience, as well as the opportunity to develop your long term career within an established and professional organisation.

We will be contacting applicants on the same or next day as your application with a view to short listing your details directly to our client.

Salary Range:- Attractive base salary, dependent on experience level
Location:- Sydney CBD
Position Type:- Permanent Full Time, Permanent Residency required

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Application process:-

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