Legal Secretary
Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers – Narellan NSW
Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers are looking for its next great team member in the Family and Criminal department. We have a great reputation and a valued team member environment.
We’re continuing to be a strong player in the Macarthur legal market and value ourselves in helping our clients through a period of change and growth. We have multiple legal departments and office locations and one of the fastest growing law firms in the Macarthur area.
At Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers, we are renowned experts in family and criminal law, dedicated to representing our clients' best interests. With a legacy of serving thousands of satisfied clients, we are a law firm that thrives on challenging cases, delivering exceptional results and are highly esteemed by supporting the community for our trusted expertise and exceptional customer service.
The Role
We’re looking for either a legal secretary or career paralegal who can work full time to join our team and continue to develop their skills in family and criminal law. You’ll work closely with our Principal Partner and accredited specialist and supportive team on a variety of meaningful cases.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
- Assist with client enquiries and case management.
- Prepare and lodge court documents and forms as well as briefs.
- Liaise with barristers, clients, and other parties and solicitors.
- Drafting correspondence and legal documents using LEAP.
- Assisting with settlement conferences, hearings and file preparation.
- Managing the team diary and court/ mediation calendar.
- Managing the file hygiene of files and development of matters.
- Managing the administration of client files.
What We’re Looking For
- 2+ years’ experience in family law and criminal law is a preference.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- A team player who can also run with things independently.
- Comfortable with deadlines and file management.
- Tech savvy with Microsoft Office, Adobe, AI and LEAP.
- Familiarity with the Family and Criminal law court jurisdictions is a bonus.
- A team member who is passionate about family law.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive remuneration commensurate with experience plus performance bonuses.
- Some flexible working arrangements can be considered.
- Supportive culture that values work–life balance.
- A down-to-earth, friendly team (we work hard and play even harder).
- Direct support from experienced solicitors and support staff.
- Genuine career growth opportunities as our firm continues to expand as well as on the job training.
- A great Employee Value Proposition which includes bonuses, employee paid birthdays off, ADOs and much much more....
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