At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in legal matters, focusing on property and commercial law.
- Company: Dynamic legal office located in vibrant Burleigh Heads.
- Benefits: Mentoring, regular wage reviews, and a great work-life balance.
- Other info: Full-time role with no overtime; immediate start available.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and grow your legal career in a beachside location.
- Qualifications: Must have recent experience as a legal assistant/paralegal.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
We have a Legal Assistant/Paralegal position available in our small-medium legal office.
We handle transactional and litigation matters in a practise areas focussing on property and commercial matters, taking in property law, general commercial work, wills and estates and selected family law matters.
We do not handle personal injury orcriminal matters.
Our firm makes full use of Leap in the Cloud, Office 365 and Adobe Acrobat.
Experience makingefficient and effective use of these software packages is a significant advantage, willingness and ability to learn to make use of these packages is essential.
This is NOT a law graduate position or a "beginner" position.
Prior experience as a legal assistant/paralegal is ESSENTIAL.
WHAT WE OFFER OUR STAFF
- Mentoring and supervision from experienced senior legal practitioners
- Regular wage reviews
- Life / work balance, rarely if ever is overtime required
- Great location in the vibrant heart of beachside Burleigh Heads area
- WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
- It is essential for you to have recent and relevant experience in a legal office in a similar position.
- Clear written communication skills with ability to spell and use punctuation correctly.
- Attention to detail and accuracy of work is essential.
- Understanding the requirements of working in a professional office environment including appropriate manner, attention to detail and accuracy of work.
- High standards of personal presentation.
- Solid competence with use of computers, technology devices and Microsoft Office software.
- Experience with Leap and PEXA.
- Punctuality and reliability with attendance at work.
- Confident and efficient telephone and reception skills.
This is a full time position. Work hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5:00pm, with a one hour lunch break each day from 12:30pm to 1:30pm. Overtime is rarely, if ever required.
The position is available for an immediate start.
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Legal Assistant / Paralegal employer: Baxters Solicitors
Join our small-medium legal office in the vibrant Burleigh Heads area, where we prioritise a supportive work culture and employee growth. We offer mentoring from experienced practitioners, regular wage reviews, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance, ensuring that overtime is rarely required. With access to modern technology and a focus on professional development, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to advance their career in a dynamic legal environment.
