Legal Assistant
- Location
- Central Gippsland
- Work type
- Temporary / Casual / Contract
- Salary
- $38.89 per hour
- Category
- Legal Secretary / Admin
- Posted
- Closes
Apply your legal or complex administration experience in a varied support role. Immediate start in the Latrobe Valley, with potential to go permanent.
About the role
- $35-$40 per hour - Latrobe Valley location
- Full-time hours, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
- Temporary contract with potential for ongoing permanent employment
Previous experience in a legal office will be highly regarded. Applications are also encouraged from experienced administrators who have worked with complex documentation, confidential information and competing deadlines, and are ready to transfer those skills into a legal setting.
About the role
Working closely with the team, your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing, formatting and proofreading correspondence and documents.
- Maintaining accurate client files, records and confidential information.
- Coordinating appointments, diaries and important deadlines.
- Liaising professionally with clients and external parties.
- Managing enquiries and following up on outstanding information.
- Providing day-to-day administrative support to keep matters progressing.
You will bring:
- Experience as a Legal Assistant, or strong administration experience in a similarly complex professional environment.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of written communication.
- Confidence managing detailed documents, multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A professional, discreet and empathetic approach to client service.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to learn new systems.
- Initiative, sound judgement and a willingness to learn.
You must be available to start immediately and work Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. Initially offered as a temporary contract, this opportunity has the potential to become a permanent, ongoing appointment for the right candidate.
Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience, transferable skills and availability. For further information please call 03 5622 0986 or email via rob@bestmatch.com.au
Job Reference: 1259368