Legal Secretary
Vor 3 Tagen
O’Hearn Lawyers is a private firm with a great history spanning more than 35 years. We are proud of our team, are future‑focused, and operate from offices in Newcastle and Port Stephens. We have an in‑depth understanding of our clients and are committed to providing excellent standards of service. The successful candidates will share and demonstrate our core values: Dedication, Respect, Integrity & Collaboration . What makes O’Hearn Lawyers a great place to work? Great people and culture Competitive remuneration Collaborative team environment Team bonding, EOFY, Birthday and Christmas celebrations Reward and recognition The Opportunity We are looking for a full‑time Legal Secretary to join our team on‑site at our Newcastle or Port Stephens office. This is a full‑time role. Please note that we are not accepting applications from applicants seeking a casual or part‑time role. Key areas of responsibility Efficiently manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, phone calls, and letters. Schedule, manage and coordinate meetings, appointments, and conferences for lawyers and clients. Maintain matter management and organise physical and digital filing systems, ensuring easy retrieval of documents and information. Draft and edit court and legal documents, correspondence and other documents such as briefs accurately and with attention to detail, adhering to formatting and style guidelines. Assist with billing and invoicing processes, including timekeeping and expense tracking. Conduct legal research using online databases and libraries to support lawyers in case preparation and analysis. Liaise with clients, court personnel, and other external parties to facilitate communication and information exchange. Provide administrative support to legal teams. Uphold confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information and matters pertaining to clients and cases. Your Professional skills and competencies Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a Legal Secretary including previous experience supporting fee earners at multiple levels. Experience in Estate Planning is advantageous. High degree of initiative, pro‑activity and problem‑solving skills, with a willingness to take ownership for the completion of tasks/projects and deliver innovative solutions to improve systems or work practices. Ability to effectively prioritise workload. Excellent relationship building and organisational skills. Strong written communication skills and excellent attention to detail, with the ability to draft correspondence and presentations. Ability to learn new systems with ease, with intermediate to advanced level technical skills in the Microsoft suite. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply NOW via Seek or *******@ohlaw.com.au. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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