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You will be aligning to a team of dedicated professionals who are knowledgeable in their field and committed to delivering the best possible outcome and service to our clients. The firm’s success and growth has been possible because we are surrounded by great staff who generate a positive work culture and who mirror the virtues of our client focused approach.
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The Law Office of Conrad Curry is a dynamic and reputable firm dedicated to providing high-quality legal services. We pride ourselves on our commitment to client satisfaction and our supportive team environment. We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Legal Secretary to join our Estates and General Litigation teams. This is a new position which has been created owing to the growth of the practice.
About Us:
We are a locally owned, rapidly growing law firm with offices in Newcastle and the Central Coast. Our vision is to deliver exceptional service and outcomes to our clients. We provide legal services in a range of areas including medical and professional negligence, public liability, workers’ compensation, motor vehicle accidents, wills and estates and estate disputes, and institutional abuse.
Position Overview:
This position is responsible for providing comprehensive secretarial support to the Estates and General Litigation departments. The ideal candidate will effectively manage workload and workflow requirements, ensuring the smooth operation of the teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide secretarial support and diary management for the Estates and General Litigation teams, including managing important dates and schedules for solicitors.
- Handle matter-related tasks such as file management, LEAP record management, collating documents for affidavits and court documents, and following up on expert reports.
- Arrange client appointments and mediations, manage related correspondence, and prepare necessary documents.
- Draft documents and correspondence, file court documents, and prepare briefs for barristers.
- Maintain client records in LEAP practice management software and contribute to the firm’s intellectual property and marketing activities.
Criteria:
- Demonstrated experience in providing secretarial support to legal teams, including all aspects of the Key Responsibilities above.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written communication ability.
- Ability to work autonomously and as an effective and proactive team member.
- Ability to adhere to workflow procedures and a willingness to contribute to the development of firm precedents.
- Prior experience in legal database software, with knowledge of LEAP highly desirable.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office and a typing speed of over 50 wpm.
Join The Law Office of Conrad Curry and contribute to a team that is dedicated to excellence in the provision of legal services. We look forward to your application. Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you’re the ideal candidate for this position. Applications via the link only.
Working at a law firm can be enjoyable and deeply rewarding. We are privileged to work in some of the most fascinating areas of law, and to work with clients who are at a stages of their lives where they are in need of the most assistance. By remembering our core values, and bringing these with you in everything you do, you can make the most of your career, contribute to a healthy and thriving workplace, and do some real good for those in need.
Please note: In order to be eligible for appointment, candidates must agree to abide by our COVID safe policy and provide evidence of vaccination against COVID-19.