At a Glance
- Tasks: Support solicitors by managing documents, correspondence, and client files in a dynamic legal environment.
- Company: Boutique family law firm in Sydney's CBD, focused on high-quality legal services.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in law, work in a supportive team, and develop professional skills.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a collaborative and ethical workplace.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make a difference in people's lives through family law.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for this role.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Holmes Donnelly & Co. Solicitors – Sydney NSW
Holmes Donnelly & Co.
Solicitors is a boutique family law firm located in Sydney’s CBD, providing high-quality legal services to our clients.
The firm focuses on complex family law matters, including financial issues, property settlements, divorce, and parenting or child support disputes.
Our solicitors are supported by an experienced administrative team and we work closely with qualified mediators and conciliators to offer comprehensive support and resolution options.
Holmes Donnelly & Co.
Solicitors is a boutique family law firm located in Sydney’s CBD, providing high-quality legal services to our clients.
The firm focuses on complex family law matters, including financial issues, property settlements, divorce, and parenting or child support disputes.
Our solicitors are supported by an experienced administrative team and we work closely with qualified mediators and conciliators to offer comprehensive support and resolution options.
- Role Description
- This is a full-time, on-site
(intermediate level) Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary role based in Sydney, NSW. The role involves:
- Transcribing dictations, ensuring documents are free from typographical or grammatical errors, and adherence to the firm style guidelines
- Drafting correspondence and other documents as instructed
- Preparation of briefs
- Diary management including diarising key dates and lead time reminders as required
- Outstanding invoices follow ups and sending invoices as required
- Organising, filing and maintaining client files and documents (in both soft and hard copy), adhering to privacy and confidentiality guidelines
- Preparing legal forms, reports, briefing notes, and paperwork for lawyers
- Maintaining Leap database cards and matters
- Indexing
- Court Filing
- Online searches
- Legal research
- PEXA transactions as required
- General administrative tasks as required
It is essential that you have
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact professionally with clients, solicitors, and external parties.
- Demonstrated administrative assistance skills, including file management, diary management, data entry, and general office support.
- High level of attention to detail, organisation, and time management, with the ability to prioritise multiple matters and meet strict deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a professional team, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to ethical and regulatory requirements.
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Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary in Sydney employer: Holmes Donnelly & Co. Solicitors
Holmes Donnelly & Co. Solicitors is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment in the heart of Sydney's CBD. With a focus on professional growth, employees benefit from ongoing training and development opportunities while working alongside experienced solicitors and mediators in the dynamic field of family law. The firm values attention to detail and ethical practice, ensuring that every team member contributes meaningfully to high-quality legal services for clients.
Contact Details:
Holmes Donnelly & Co. Solicitors Recruitment Team
