About the Company
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 professional 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
Filing and service of court documents
Undertaking basic property and ASIC searches
Perform administrative services:



typing, editing, 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 recent skills
A flexible, friendly and approachable manner
An enthusiastic and optimistic demeanour
If you think this position is a positive fit for you, we encourage you to apply by sending an email to ******.
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