Family Law Paralegal / Secretary | Brisbane
JHK Legal is an innovative Australian company that is looking to redefine the public’s perception of a law firm by offering an approachable, expedient and economically transparent legal service to the whole of Australia. Over the past 10 years as a firm, we have expanded and grown to over 60 staff across Australia and have operating offices in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Our vision as a law firm is to take law out of the past and into the present ensuring our firm is constantly evolving to exceed our client’s requirements and expectations and the largest aspect of this is our people.
We have worked hard to develop an organisational culture that stands out from the rest, this is largely driven by our corporate strategy of “All the Way with JHK”, which strives for having all our clients, all our staff and all the community all the way with JHK and is achieved through a designated sets of pillars and principles with accountability as the backbone.
The JHK Legal team is driven by the pillars of:
- Approachability;
- Economic transparency;
- Efficiency;
- Quality; and
- Being on the “JHK bus”
Position Overview
As a Paralegal / Secretary, you will play a crucial role in providing day-to-day legal support to our Family Law practice group. Working closely with the team’s Special Counsel, you will undertake a combination of duties – associated with the administration of client files and legal documents.
Additionally, you will prepare, review and organise legal documents under the guidance of the Special Counsel, ensuring all administration elements are effectively managed and maintained.
This position requires a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with lawyers and clients. If you are a proactive and dedicated professional with a background in legal drafting, we would love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities
- Undertaking real property and company searches.
- Proofreading, editing, and drafting various documents and correspondence.
- Transcribing dictations.
- Compiling and organising briefs to counsel using eBrief.
- Managing and indexing disclosure documents.
- Handling client communications professionally.
- Managing diaries and emails efficiently.
- Maintaining electronic files.
- Managing billing and invoicing for our Family Lawyer.
To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will:
- Have outstanding attention to detail in all areas of their work.
- Be adept at using the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Experienced in dictation/transcription, with strong typing skills.
- Exhibit excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines.
- Be confident in working independently.
- Demonstrate a proactive mindset to get the job done.
- Demonstrate keen organisational skills, including diary management.
Preferred, but not essential, qualifications include:
- Preferred 2+ years’ experience in similar roles.
- Previous experience in family law is preferable.
What’s in it for you?
The benefits of working with us are endless! As well as working amongst an amazing office culture, JHK Legal offers flexible working arrangements with a major focus on work life harmony. There will also be opportunity for internal progression, tailored bonus structures, industry memberships, several internal staff competitions (including chances to win weekends away), as well as bi-monthly staff dinners and events to celebrate wins as a team! Feel free to get a feel for the firm by checking out our Instagram account @JHKLegal.
JHK Legal is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter to Human Resources at recruitment@jhklegal.com.au. Please include “Your Name, Family Law Paralegal / Secretary in the subject line.
Applications close: 11 July 2024
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