We have a great opportunity for a Junior Legal Secretary to support our Perth Office. We are looking for an organised and motivated individual who is eager to provide exceptional administrative support. This is an entry-level position, and no prior legal secretarial experience is required. The successful candidate will be employed on a full-time basis, joining our support team. We have high expectations of our work but also an understanding of work-life balance.
Who are we? Gilchrist Connell is a leading insurance sector law firm operating across all Australian jurisdictions from its five offices in Perth, Sydney, Adelaide, Melbourne, and Brisbane. In recognition of our excellence in the insurance sector, Australasian Lawyer named Gilchrist Connell as the 2023 Insurance Specialist Firm of the Year. For the fifth consecutive year, Gilchrist Connell is one of only 31 firms recognised as an Australasian Lawyer Employer of Choice. Certified as a Family Friendly Workplace and Great Place to Work, we adhere to best practice in supporting employees to meet their work, family, and wellbeing needs.
The firm has a genuinely positive work culture, built on transparency in feedback, leading support programs and employee benefits.
What do we offer you? A great and dynamic culture!We are committed to fostering a truly diverse and inclusive workplace so that all our people can flourish and fulfil their highest potential, for the benefit of our people, the firm, and our clients.We recognise our role as a corporate citizen and invest in a standalone pro bono practice and community response.A competitive salary and firm-wide incentives.Group Salary Continuance (GSC) at the firm's cost.Parental leave over and above government entitlements.Comprehensive Wellbeing support through our Wellbeing EAP Provider which is available to you and your family.What does a standard week look like? Answering and directing calls in a professional mannerWord processingOpening and Closing filesSplitting and re-naming electronic documentsFiling (physical and electronic)Creating draft billsCollecting, processing, and distributing mailEntering disbursements and sundry accountsPreparing boardroom, welcoming clients and clearing the boardroom for further useElectronic filing of court documentsScanning, printing, and archivingTidying and stocking the office, kitchen, and stationery areasAssisting the rest of the Legal Secretary team with tasksAssisting with coordinating office functionsAny other administrative tasks as your skills growWho are you? The ideal candidate will have:
a strong work ethicgreat organisational skillsexcellent communications skillsWe prioritise team success, and an attitude that we should all lift-up those we work with – your success in this role will be reliant on your ability to engage with your colleagues and help grow our team's practice. You don't need prior experience in a legal secretarial position to be the successful candidate. What matters most is your initiative, enthusiasm, willingness to learn, and your ability to work well in a team. Proficiency in MS Office is desirable. We also value a sense of humour and the ability to make the office an enjoyable and friendly place to work.
We encourage applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds, including but not limited to First Nations, LGBTIQA+, persons with disabilities, as well as individuals of all ages and cultures. We're a safe, inclusive, and equitable workplace and celebrate the diversity of our people.
If this opportunity sounds of interest, please talk to our People Advisor, Georgia Steele on 08 8215 70*** about joining Gilchrist Connell. Alternatively, hit the apply button to submit your CV and cover letter.
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