About the role
Zilkens Lawyers is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Law Student to join our team in an entry-level position as a Junior Office Assistant - Legal Clerk. This role is suited to someone who is looking to commence or develop their career in the legal industry. The position will initially be classified at Level 1 under the Legal Services Award 2020, with opportunities for progression through the classification levels as the successful applicant develops their skills, knowledge, experience and ability to take on additional responsibilities.
The successful applicant will receive support while developing their legal and administrative skills, with the opportunity to take on increasingly complex duties and responsibilities as their experience grows.
Key responsibilities
- Performing general administrative tasks including filing, data entry and document management
- Answering phone calls and direct inquiries professionally
- Greeting visitors and clients in a friendly, appropriate manner
- Assisting with drafting and formatting easy correspondence
- Preparing invoices and debtor statements
- Conducting searches, lodgments and basic enquiries with relevant government bodies
- Maintaining office supplies and ensure a well organised workspace
- Handling other appropriate clerical duties as needed
What we're looking for:
- Law Student
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Able to follow instructions and established procedures
- Basic Microsoft Office proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
- Comfortable working as part of a small team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Previous experience in a legal environment is highly regarded, but not essential
To apply, please submit your resume for review.
📌 Junior Office Assistant - Legal Clerk (Perth)
🏢 Zilkens
📍 Perth