Legal Secretary

Description:

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Secretary to support our dynamic Sydney office. Our team are committed to excellence for our clients as well as managing your own lifestyle and wellbeing; we have high expectations of our work but also an understanding of when to let your hair down and switch off. This role is a part time position for 2 days per week being Thursday and Friday, with the option to extend to 3 days working on a Wednesday if required.

With a successful practice already established and still growing, you must be eager to assist our fee earners in cultivating quality client relationships. 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, get your job done and help to grow our team’s practice.

Description:

What does a standard week look like?
 

• 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