Legal Administration Assistant
Legal Administration Assistant, Litigation Dispute Resolution. Full time, fixed term contract available in a busy, modern practice in CBD.
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Legal Secretaries
Company: Wallmans Lawyers
Location: Adelaide
Work type: Contract/Temp
Salary: n\a
Phone: +61-3-5845-1381
Fax: +61-8-1736-6777
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Legal Administration Assistant – Full Time Fixed Term Contract
Litigation & Dispute Resolution (LDR) Practice
An opportunity has become available for a full time Legal Administration Assistant in our LDR team at our modern law firm in the city.
This position is available for an immediate start and is offered as a fixed term contract until 30 May 2019.
Our ideal candidate is a motivated person committed to following process and providing prompt, accurate and efficient administrative support. A can do attitude is a must. This is a very busy practice and requires a switched on candidate who has the ability to remain focussed and deliver quality work under pressure. This is a varied role, working with the Administrative team to support the Partners, Special Counsel, Senior Associates and Associate in the LDR Practice Group.
Key responsibilities include:
- Dictaphone typing, with high level of speed and accuracy;
- Typing of letters and documents;
- Filing;
- Photocopying & Scanning;
- Managing telephone enquiries;
- Maintaining calendars and appointments;
- Provide relief administrative assistance to other team members.
Essential competencies include:
- High level written and verbal communication skills;
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Efficient organisational skills;
- Ability to prioritise and remain focused under pressure;
- Accurate typing at a minimum 65 wpm;
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills;
- A passion for team work;
- High level confidentiality.
Previous legal administrative experience is essential and whilst not a prerequisite, experience in a civil litigation environment would be considered advantageous.
Applications will be treated confidentially and should be forwarded to the Human Resources Coordinator via email to [email protected]. Please note, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.