Legal Secretary
Legal Secretary
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Job Description
Who are we
Gilchrist Connell is a leading national law firm operating across all Australian jurisdictions from its five offices inAdelaide Brisbane recognition of our excellence in the insurance sector Australasian Lawyer named Gilchrist Connell as the2023 Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year.
In 2024 for thefifth consecutive year Gilchrist Connell is one of only 31 firms recognised as an Australasian LawyerEmployer of Choice. Certified as aFamily Friendly WorkplaceandGreat Place to Work we adhere to best practice in supporting employees to meet their work family and wellbeing needs.
The firm has a genuinely positive work culture built on transparency in feedback supportive flexible working practices leading employee support programs and benefits.
What do we offer you
Gilchrist Connell offers a wide range of benefits including:
- A great and dynamic culture
- Responsibility for and meaning in your work.
- We are committed to fostering a truly diverse and inclusive workplace so that all our people can flourish and fulfil their highest potential for the benefit of our people the firm and our clients. Community mindset. We recognise our role as a corporate citizen and invest in a standalone pro bono practice and community response.
- Group Salary Continuance (GSC) at the firms cost.
- Market leading family friendly policies entitlements over and above government entitlements.
- Comprehensive wellbeing support services through our EAP Provider and Osara Health which is available to you and your family.
- Access to corporate discounts for over 400 retailers.
Description
About the role
We have a fantastic opportunity for aLegal Secretarywith 3 years experienceto support our dynamicPerthoffice. The successful candidate will be employed on a full-time basis joining our support team.
Duties will vary but you can expect to spend time across the following:
- Document management (organisation and filing on electronic files)
- Management of billing process including e-billing
- Entering disbursements and sundry accounts (Elite3E)
- Client reporting
- Drafting court documents court filing arranging service of documents
- Arranging couriers
- Compiling e-briefs to counsel and other experts
- Word processing
- Drafting editing and despatching letters
- Drafting and submitting relevant Medicare / Centrelink forms
- Arranging medical appointments
- Opening and closing files
- Arranging interstate travel
Skills And Experiences
Who are you
The ideal candidate will have:
- a strong work ethic
- great organisational skills
- attention to detail skills
- excellent communications skills
We prioritise team success and an attitude that we should all lift-up those we work with your success in this role will be reliant on your ability to engage with your colleagues and help grow our teams practice. You dont need prior experience in a legal secretarial position to be the successful candidate. What matters most is your initiative enthusiasm willingness to learn and your ability to work well in a team. Proficiency in MS Office is desirable. We also value a sense of humour and the ability to make the office an enjoyable and friendly place to work.
We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds including but not limited to First Nations LGBTIQA persons with disabilities as well as individuals of all ages and cultures. Were a safe inclusive and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.
If this opportunity sounds of interest please talk to ourPeople AssistantJessica Lloyd onabout joining Gilchrist Connell. Alternatively hit the apply button to submit your CV and cover letter.
A quick note to agencies we dont need support with this role at present. Thank you.
Employment Type
Full-Time
