Wills & Estates Paralegal/Legal Assistant – Brisbane
Go back to careersThis is a great opportunity to utilise and build on your skillset in a reputable law firm as an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant. The successful candidate will be required to provide administrative & valued support to the Wills & Estates team.
Turner Freeman Lawyers is a national law firm with a proud history. The law firm has been providing care, support and outstanding results for over 70 years. Turner Freeman Lawyers prides themselves on their level of professionalism, high success rate and their personal treatment of every individual client.
The Role
The role is varied and to be successful you will have a strong desire to provide quality support and assistance to the Partner, and Associate within the department. Your duties will include but are not limited to:
- Assist with estate planning, estate administration and estate litigation matters;
- Draft correspondence, document preparation and amendments;
- Transcription dictation;
- Billing;
- Support lawyers with court documents and file management;
- Liaise with clients, other law firms and external stakeholders;
- Witness final documents;
- Draft probate applications, Originating Applications, Affidavits and other court documents as requested;
- Preparation of briefs;
- Manage deadlines and client follow-ups;
- General administrative duties such as diary and file management eg scheduling of appointments, filing, bring ups, open and archive files; and
- Provide general assistance to the legal team.
The Candidate
Ideally you will bring the following skills and experience to the role:
- 1 year experience as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal in Wills and Estates;
- Pleasant and professional phone manner;
- Self motivated and team player;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with a high level of attention to detail;
- The ability to prioritise tasks and display initiative;
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills;
- Commitment to providing a high level of client service;
If you believe that you meet the above criteria and have a positive work ethic, please forward your cover letter and resume to APPLY:
Regrettably only those short listed will be contacted.
Application Questions
Your application should answer the following questions:
- How many years’ experience do you have as a legal assistant?
- How many years’ experience do you have as an Assistant Paralegal?
- Do you have experience operating digital dictation devices?
- Do you have secretarial experience?
- What best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years’ experience do you have in a legal secretary role?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- What’s your average typing speed?
Apply now
To apply send us your resume or CV along with a cover letter outlining your experience and addressing any application questions.
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