- Launch Your Career in the Legal Profession
- Ideal Opportunity for Legal Studies Certificate or Diploma Students/Graduates
- Build a Long-Term Career in Legal Administration and Support
Our Office Services Clerk team is at the centre of our firm's daily operations. We are seeking a motivated, organised, and enthusiastic individual to join our team and provide administrative support to our lawyers and legal support staff.
This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone looking to commence or develop an administrative career in the legal profession. You will gain exposure to a broad range of legal administrative functions and develop valuable skills within a supportive and professional environment.
About the Role
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the firm's incoming and outgoing communications, including electronic correspondence and physical mail.
- Assisting legal staff with administrative tasks, including photocopying, document preparation, and file management.
- Compiling briefs for barristers and coordinating deliveries to chambers, courts and third parties.
- Attending subpoena inspections in the County and Supreme Courts and prepare and process all related documentation.
- Supporting client file opening processes, including the preparation of documentation and administrative requirements for new matters.
- Assisting with document archiving, records management, and client file closures.
- Learning and performing basic legal assistant duties, with opportunities for future career progression within the firm.
- Assisting with the onboarding and training of new Office Services Clerks when required.
- Providing administrative and operational support to lawyers, legal assistants and support staff across all practice areas.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will be reliable, proactive and eager to learn. You will enjoy working in a team environment while also being capable of managing tasks independently.
Essential Criteria
- VCE completion (or equivalent).
- Current enrolment in, or completion of, a business or legal certificate or diploma is highly regarded.
- Intermediate administrative skills, including touch typing and document production using Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions, manage competing priorities and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Sound knowledge of email management and Microsoft Outlook.
Apply Today
If you are looking for an opportunity to build a rewarding career in the legal profession and gain hands-on experience in a busy and supportive law firm, we encourage you to apply.
Pay: $50,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
