At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide admin support in estate litigation, manage files, and liaise with clients and lawyers.
- Company: August & Claire Lawyers, a boutique firm with a strong community focus.
- Benefits: Flexible work arrangements, mental health days, birthday off, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Great work-life balance and bonus opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and make a difference in the legal field while giving back to the community.
- Qualifications: Experience as a legal secretary, strong communication skills, and attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
August and Claire Lawyers – Georgetown NSW
Excellent Remuneration Package and great work life balance.
We are currently seeking a legal secretary to join our busy estate litigation practice in Newcastle. 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.
The Role:
Working with an experienced estate litigation team, you will be part of a collaborative team and supported through mentorship. You will be providing administrative support and working closely with our lawyers. The role will require excellent attention to detail and experience working in a fast-paced environment. You will require strong communication and organisational skills as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office.
You will have various responsibilities including but not limited to:
- File management
- Handling client communications and enquiries
- Liaising with other lawyers and paralegals
- Providing general administrative support to the team
- Formatting and lodging court documents
- Assembling court books
- Diarising court dates, filing deadlines and key dates in each matter
To succeed in this role, you will require experience in a similar role, strong communication skills, attention to detail and be a team player. Experience as a legal secretary in litigation and/or Wills & Estate is preferred.
The Company:
August & Claire Lawyers is a boutique law firm specialising in Wills & Estates with a focus on Estate Litigation. We have created a strong reputation in the estate litigation area whilst continuing to grow and expand our practice. We offer flexible working arrangements. August & Claire Lawyers not only provides high quality service, but also makes a difference to the community as well as the legal profession. The firm donates to different charitable causes each year. We recognise the importance of giving back and serving the community.
Why work for us?
- Flexible working arrangements
- Supported by an experienced legal team
- Mental health days twice per year
- Day off on your birthday
- Training and development
- Bonus opportunities
- Working for a company that gives back to the community
Legal Secretary in Newcastle employer: August and Claire Lawyers
August & Claire Lawyers is an exceptional employer located in Georgetown, NSW, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for legal secretaries in estate litigation. With flexible working arrangements, including one day from home, and a strong emphasis on employee growth through mentorship and training, the firm prioritises work-life balance while also making a positive impact in the community through charitable contributions. Employees enjoy unique benefits such as mental health days, a birthday day off, and bonus opportunities, making it a rewarding place to build a career.
