Specialising in personal injury with 24 offices nationwide,Turner Freeman Lawyers is a firm dedicated to driving positive change for their clients for over 70 years. As a result of continued growth Turner Freeman Lawyers is currently seeking to employ a full time Adminsitration Assistant with part time flexibility for the right candidate.
About the Prospect
Turner Freeman Lawyers have an exciting opportunity for an entry level Adminsitration Assistant to join their busy Ipswich office to assist with the efficient running of day to day duties.
Mid year law students are welcome and encouraged to apply.
In this role, you will provide applicable skills with the ability to adapt to administrative office requests from a Partner, Senior management & Legal Assistants.
To be successful in this position you should have excellent presentation skills, good communication and organisational skills and possess a positive driven attitude and a willingness to work with a friendly and positive demeanour.
The Role
The role is varied and will be responsible for general relief receptionist duties (answering calls, taking detailed messages (greeting clients) and a broad wide-ranging range of administration tasks. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong desire to provide quality support and assistance.
Previous office experience and various skills that you have acquired in previous roles will be looked upon favourably to ensure a smooth transition into the role.
Your duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Reception incoming calls;
- Photocopy, prepare mail, including collating enclosures and arranging couriers;
- Print and collate various documents;
- Compile briefs to counsel and other experts;
- Preparation of court documents and correspondence;
- Prepare electronic briefs to counsel;
- Working under the directive of Legal Assistants to liaise with Government departments, including the Australia Taxation office, Centrelink, Medicare and Work Cover;
- File management including filing;
- Schedule appointments with clients, doctors and coordinating conferences with counsel;
- General office duties. Monitor stationery levels, kitchen supplies and place orders as required.
The Candidate
The successful candidate's role will enable you to build on your current office experience:
- Ideally possess office experience;
- Neat, qualified appearance;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills including good phone manner;
- A reliable, responsible, and enthusiastic work attitude;
- A courteous, friendly demeanour; and
- Eagerness to learn new skills and contribute to the success of the firm. If you believe that you meet the above criteria and have a positive work ethic, please forward your cover letter and resume to Peta Neuse and APPLY:
Regrettably, only those short listed will be contacted.