We are a small legal team dedicated to providing straightforward legal advice to our community. Our solicitors are highly experienced and specialise in family law, conveyancing, wills and probate.
About the Role We are seeking someone who has a keen interest in working in the legal industry and supporting our solicitors with the administrative aspects of running a busy and successful law firm. This would be a great opportunity for a law student to get some industry experience and support your legal education and skilled growth. Remuneration is in accordance with the Legal Services award and will be based on the successful applicant's skills and abilities. Immediate start. Hours worked in this role may also be counted toward your PLT placement requirements for admission to practice purposes.
Responsibilities
- Diary and inbox management
- Triaging of incoming communication (phone calls and correspondence)
- Liaise with clients, courts, other solicitors, barristers and third parties via phone and email
- Updating and management of relevant databases
- Drafting basic correspondence and court documents
- Preparing and collating annexures to court documents
formatting and proof-reading letters, memos, briefs and court documents
- Sending of all correspondence
- Maintenance of electronic files, including saving and renaming of documents and correspondence
- Assisting with transcription of dictation
- Archiving and file closure procedures
Requirements
- The successful applicant will be interested in working in the legal industry
- Previous experience not necessarily required
- Working knowledge of MS Office Suite essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, spelling and grammar
- Proven decision making and problem-solving ability
- Demonstrated time management and organisational skills
- A passion for providing a high level of customer service
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to maintain confidentiality and use discretion
- A desire to learn and develop new skills
- A versatile, friendly and approachable manner
- An enthusiastic and optimistic demeanour
If you think this position is a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply by sending an email to *********@davidstory.com.au. Please tell us about yourself and why you think you would be the best person for this role. Story & Associates
📌 Legal Assistant (Darwin)
🏢 Story & Associates Barristers and Solicitors
📍 Darwin
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