Junior Secretary

Description:

An opportunity exists for a Junior Personal Assistant/Secretary (preferably with legal office experience, though this is not essential) to join our busy law firm on a permanent full-time basis.

Wallace & Wallace Lawyers is a medium sized Mackay based firm with an experienced team practising in all areas of law.

With 20+ professional staff and 20+ support staff this well-established firm, that is celebrating its 50th anniversary, is highly regarded and works with a diverse client portfolio.

Working as part of a small but busy team, the ideal candidate will be responsible for all tasks of a legal support role including:

• assisting a lawyer;
• answering and managing telephone calls and emails;
• diary management;
• liaison with both internal and external clients;
• preparation of detailed legal and supporting documentation;
• client billing;
• file management; and
• general administrative support.

To succeed in this role the successful applicant must have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail with adept time management and organisational capabilities.

You will have the confidence to work autonomously, handle multiple matters whilst thriving in a team environment and be willing to proactively assist others within the team.