This is a Full Time Legal Secretary position based at either our Brisbane or Inala offices. There may be an occasion where the successful applicant will be required to work from the alternate office. This position cannot be offered on a remote basis due to the nature of the work required.
Key responsibilities
- Receptionist duties
- Communicate with clients by telephone and in the office
- Open and maintain files, type correspondence and maintain an office diary
- Undertake word processing of documents, letters etc from dictation, notes or as required
- Render invoices on files and archive files once completed
- Prepare outgoing mail for posting
- Prepare briefs for Counsel
- Knowledge of Legal Aid Queensland database or ability to acquire, ie lodge legal aid application forms, obtain extensions and liaise with Legal Aid Queensland
- Stationery orders/stocktake
- Occasionally attend court in the company of Solicitor or Barrister
About you
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to professionally communicate with colleagues
- A client focus including the capacity to deal with clients from various cultural, medical and socio-economic backgrounds, who are in stressful situations
- Proven ability to prioritise and complete tasks, and meet deadlines with minimum supervision
- Proven ability to exercise initiative and judgement and to maintain confidentiality at all times
- Ability to work as an effective team member and work harmoniously in a small office setting
- Sound keyboard skills and word processing skills