19/07/2021
MGB Legal is a Perth based law firm providing legal services in a number of areas of law including property & commercial, wills & estates, litigation and criminal law.
We are looking for a motivated legal secretary/assistant to join our small and friendly team in our offices on St Georges Terrace in Perth.
The role will be working primarily for one Director and two fee earners, where you would be required to work independently with great organisational skills and attention to detail.
The main duties for this role will include:
Liaising with clients, courts and other third parties
Preparation of legal documents such as court briefs, lists of documents, affidavits and other precedent documents
Dictation transcription, formatting letters and court documents
File and database management including archiving of files and debtor management
Manage incoming and outgoing emails from clients and diary appointments for solicitors.
We welcome applicants who hold the following:
Previous experience as a Legal Secretary
Strong attention to detail
Accurate typing skills
Excellent telephone manner and confident verbal and written communication skills
Experience using Microsoft Office and Outlook
Able to meet and manage deadlines and prioritise workload
Experience using Open Practice would be an advantage but is not essential.
The willingness to help other members of the team when needed is however essential.
Working hours are open for negotiation.
The previous holder of the role worked 27.5 hours per week, 5 days a week.
Salary commensurate with experience.
To apply for this position please email your covering letter and CV to [Email hidden].