About the business and the role
Coutts was established in 1999 and has brick-and-mortar offices in Narellan, Camden, Campbelltown, Wollongong, and Tahmoor. In addition to these, we have dynamic hot office locations in the CBD’s of Sydney, Parramatta, and Newcastle.
Our firm is dedicated to and renowned for providing high quality legal services across a diverse range of areas, including Commercial Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Family Law, Injury Compensation, Property Law, Conveyancing, and Wills & Estates.
Job tasks and responsibilities
Coutts are seeking a motivated Legal Secretary to join our criminal team on a full-time basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic and successful team of vibrant and talented legal professionals in Campbelltown.
As a Legal Secretary, you will be responsible for performing a range of duties including:
- ✓Providing support to the Partners & Lawyers
- ✓Administrative tasks such as file management, responding to emails, running debtors and WIP reports, diary management of Lawyers and monthly management of the invoicing for the team.
- ✓Typing and preparing a range of documents including briefs.
- ✓Corresponding and communicating with a range of third-party stakeholders.
- ✓Screening calls and taking enquiries as support to the client enquiry coordinator and team.
- ✓Corresponding and communicating with a range of third-party stakeholders
- ✓Customer service and client management
- ✓Support reception & reception duties where necessary including greeting clients & office duties.
What you’ll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have strong previous experience in a Legal Secretary role and have a passion for the legal field. In addition, you will also have:
- ✓Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- ✓The ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels of the business.
- ✓Microsoft word and outlook proficiency.
- ✓Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
- ✓The ability and willingness to take initiative, self-motivate and work independently.
- ✓Ideally have experience with LEAP software.
- ✓NSW Driver’s license.
- ✓Experience as Legal Secretary.
Why choose Coutts?
Coutts values a positive and inclusive work culture where teamwork, collaboration, and support are prioritised. We operate in Australia’s fastest growing region and we have been continually recognised for our success and dedication to customer satisfaction. You will be joining a highly energetic and supportive team who are regularly offered the opportunity to participate in team bonding activities and social gatherings.
If you believe you’re a fit, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button and attach your resume and cover letter.
