Are you looking for a better lifestyle and are interested in living by the beach? Do you want to get your work- life balance that you have been dreaming about for years?
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary/ Receptionist to join our dynamic and friendly team of our expanding Family Law firm based in Coffs Harbour.
About us
Here at Smart Choice Law , we aim to resolve our client’s matters as quickly and amicably as possible. We offer our clients a great customer experience and achieve the best outcome for our clients by combining our expertise and legal knowledge with our great customer service.
Smart Choice Law offers a range of premium legal services in Family Law and Wills and Estate Law. We are a local Coffs Harbour firm that offers a fresh recent approach to Family Law.
We have so many exciting projects on the go, so that we need some help.
The opportunity
A fantastic opportunity for a Legal Assistant/ Secretary/ Receptionist with a minimum of 12 months experience and great attitude to join our awesome team on a part time or full time basis has become available for an immediate start .
No two days are the same with us, and you will enjoy working in a friendly, relaxed, casual (yet professional) environment.
Responsibilities
Within this role you will be in the first point of call to all clients in the firm and will be required to provide a high standard of support to our clients.
- Document Preparation : Drafting of letters and relevant court documents.
- Client Management : Communicating with clients, managing appointments, and maintaining accurate client files. File and database management experience needed.
- Court Support : Assisting with court preparation, filing documents, and liaising with court staff. Preparation of briefs and court appearances
- Administrative Support : Handling phone calls, emails, and managing office supplies and equipment.
- Billing and Accounts : Assisting with client invoicing and maintaining records of billable hours.
- Client Onboarding : Preparing client intake forms and guiding them through the process.
- Confidentiality and Compliance : Responsible for handling confidential information with professionalism. Ensuring confidentiality and adherence to legal regulations.
- Other duties as required
Requirements
To be suitable for this position you should have the following experience/skills :
- Experience as a Legal Assistant/ Secretary/ Receptionist ( ideally Family Law)
- Positive mindset
- Legal software experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Excellent organisational skills
- Strong computer skills
- A strong work ethic, with an emphasis on being punctual and reliable
- Energy and enthusiasm with a willingness to learn
- Ability to work as part of a team
- A strong sense of professionalism and attention to detail
How to apply
If you have the passion, desire and dedication to be a successful addition to our team, we'd love to hear from you!
To register your interest in this exciting opportunity, please send an email with the Reference “Purple” in the subject line and attach your CV and a detailed cover letter outlining why you are the perfect candidate to: ••••@smartchoicelaw.com.au . But keep in mind we will begin interviewing potential candidates immediately, so we highly recommend applying as soon as possible.
Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.
No recruitment agencies please.
All applications will be treated confidential.
Salary and working hours are negotiable, depending on applicant's experience.
The application form will include these questions:
- How many years of experience do you have as a legal assistant/ secretary/ receptionist?
- Do you have legal software experience?
- Do you have any experience in family law matters?