Property & Development Secretary

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Detail information about job Property & Development Secretary. Terms and conditions vacancy

Founded over a century ago, Colin Biggers & Paisley continues to realise our vision of being recognised as the leading provider of legal services in our chosen fields of expertise. Today our practice has over 470 staff, offices in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney, and a track record of high engagement and collaborative leadership.

About the role:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Secretary who enjoys a challenging and rewarding role to join our Property team in our Sydney office. Key responsibilities include:

•  Providing high level administrative and legal secretarial support
• Maintaining a high level of service excellence at all times
• Diary and email management
• Liaising with clients in a professional manner
• Digital dictation
• Preparing correspondence
• Ensuring filing is undertaken
• Preparing, editing and finalisation of monthly bills
• Working in a timely and effective manner to ensure all tasks are completed
• Developing excellent working relationships with external/internal clients
• Opportunity to get involved in property paralegal work

The successful candidate:

You will be supported in this close knit team, given training, mentoring and guidance from your peers and leader. You will need to be self-motivated and adaptable in this dynamic environment. Ideal background and skills include:

• Experience working in Property and an understanding of legal terminology in this space
• Ability to multi-task
• Confidentiality, sensitivity and integrity across all aspects of the role
• Ability to work to deadlines and work under pressure
• Excellent customer service ethic with a focus on providing a high level of service
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytic and problem solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong administration and organisation skills
• Sound knowledge and experience of Microsoft products
• Elite 3E knowledge would be desirable but not essential

About us:

At Colin Biggers & Paisley, our workplace culture focuses on excellence without losing sight of work/life balance.

We established the Colin Biggers & Paisley Foundation which brings together our entire community offering, underpinned by a central strategy of promoting and protecting the rights of women and children in Australia and abroad through pro bono legal services, volunteering and charitable contributions.

We offer an environment where our values of Balance, Respect, Loyalty and Integrity guide all of our actions. We continually invest in our people, providing training, learning and support, a formal mentoring program and promoting a social and connected environment. We also offer other benefits such as social and sporting functions, rewards and recognition, casual Fridays, massages and professional memberships.

Inclusion and Diversity is a priority at Colin Biggers & Paisley. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, disability or ethnicity.