This is a diverse and hands-on position providing administrative and operational support across several areas of legal practice. This position is based in Rye, Victoria and would suit an experienced legal administrator seeking either full-time or part-time work.
Key responsibilities
- Managing a busy switchboard and directing enquiries
- Welcoming clients and visitors to the office
- Collecting, processing and distributing incoming and outgoing mail
- Diary and appointment management for lawyers
- Opening new files and maintaining accurate file records
- Ordering certificates and conducting searches
- Preparing correspondence and legal documents
- Maintaining the firm's deeds register
- Releasing documents in accordance with firm policies and procedures
- Assisting with file management and matter administration
- Keeping reception, meeting rooms and common areas organised and presentable
- Providing administrative support to lawyers and conveyancers
- Assisting our Conveyancing, Estate Administration, Estate Planning and Commercial Law teams as required
About you
You are a proactive and reliable team player who enjoys helping others and takes pride in producing accurate work.
You will have
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- A professional and friendly manner when dealing with clients
- Outstanding attention to detail
- The ability to prioritise competing tasks and work independently
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Strong computer and administrative skills
Desirable Skills and Experience
While not essential, experience in any of the following areas will be highly regarded:
- Wills and Estates
- PEXA
- Supreme Court of Victoria RedCrest Probate
- Preparation of legal correspondence and documentation
- Legal practice management systems
About us
McCarthy Partners is one of the Mornington Peninsula's original law firms, having been established in 1976. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality legal services while maintaining a supportive, down-to-earth workplace culture.
Why Join McCarthy Partners?
- Established and respected law firm
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Diverse and interesting workload
- Flexible full-time or part-time opportunity
- Convenient Rye location close to cafés, shops and the beach
- Long-term career opportunity with a well-regarded local practice
If you are an experienced legal administrator, legal secretary, law clerk or paralegal looking for a rewarding role with a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Legal Administration Assistant / Paralegal / Law Clerk in Mornington employer: McCarthy Partners
McCarthy Partners is a well-established law firm located in the beautiful Rye, Victoria, offering a friendly and supportive team environment that values high-quality legal services. With flexible full-time or part-time opportunities, employees benefit from a diverse workload and long-term career growth within a down-to-earth workplace culture, all while being conveniently situated near local cafés, shops, and the beach.
