Legal Secretary

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Legal Secretary. Terms and conditions vacancy

The Firm

New Way Lawyers is an exciting law firm that provides staff and volunteers with a working environment unlike any other. New Way Lawyers is different because our core vision is to help people through difficult legal situations. Our firm is uniquely structured as a non profit incorporated legal practice to ensure that our core focus remains on helping people rather than generating profit. The organisation strives to create a flexible, caring and enjoyable environment for our staff, volunteers and clients.

New Way Lawyers specializes in providing legal advice and representation in estate law and family law. Legal services are provided on a fee for service basis, with the purpose of the fees being to cover operating costs. Services are aimed at individuals who are not eligible for government subsidised legal services but then cannot afford the fees of private law firms operating on a commercial basis. By providing advice and representation on a fee for service basis, instead of relying on grants and funding, the board of directors and the CEO of New Way Lawyers have full discretion with respect to the vision and mission of the firm.

The Role

New Way Lawyers currently has a vacancy in its administrative team for a Full Time Legal Secretary with a start date as soon as possible.

The role is offered on a full time basis based at our Corinda office. The normal hours of work will be 5 days per week from 9am to 5pm.

The Legal Secretary is responsible for providing reception and general administrative services.

The specific activities associated with this role include:

• responding to enquiries from clients over the phone and in person;
• preparing correspondence and documents;
• assisting with monthly account runs;
• general tasks such as filing, data entry and photocopying; and
• other ad hoc duties.

The Person

New Way Lawyers strives to create a caring and compassionate environment where the wellbeing of our clients is our top priority. To help us meet this goal you will be a passionate and caring person with a heart for helping people.

You will preferably have at least one year of previous administrative experience, but not necessarily in a legal environment. You will also have the following specific professional skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office programs;
• Fast and accurate typing skills;
• Excellent proofreading skills;

In addition, you will be:

• Friendly and professional in presentation;
• Honest;
• Punctual, organised and efficient;
• Able to show initiative and work to deadlines; and
• Detail oriented.

Application Details

To apply for this exciting role please email your resume with a covering letter to [email protected] by close of business Friday 3 August 2018.