WKB TPD Lawyers are an Australian wide virtual law firm who are looking for a motivated Paralegal.

The position is 3 days per week 9:00am - 3:00pm and working from home. 

This could possibly extend as we are growing at a rapid rate. Further opportunities for progression for the right person.

Qualifications & experience

• Some legal experience - preferably in TPD claims.
• At least 2nd year Law Student.

Tasks & responsibilities

• Drafting correspondence.
• Document management.
• Client contact.
• Contacting superannuation funds and insurers.
• Calling doctors and employers.

We are looking for a team player and someone with a strong work ethic & commitment to learn.

 To apply, please submit your resume to warrenbennett@wkblawyers.com.au [link removed]

The Role

Our client is currently seeking an experienced Senior Legal Secretary to assist on a temporary basis. Commencing immediately, your duties will include but not be limited to:

• Diary/meeting management
• Dictation typing
• Correspondence and document preparation (commercial law, family law, wills & estates and property law)
• Liaising with clients
• Preparing initial engagement letters and cost agreements
• Monitoring emails and communicating with clients and other parties
• Witnessing documents (ideally be a JP/Comm Dec)
• Invoicing and general office support duties and personal assistant tasks
• A high level of competency with legal software (ideally Practice Evolve) and strong typing skills are a must
• Confidentiality

You

To be suitable for this role, you will have a minimum of 5 years legal experience working in a number of areas of law including, commercial, family, wills and estates and property, excellent interpersonal skills to liaise with clients and stakeholders and strong prioritisation and time management skills. In addition, you will have the ability to work as part of a team, while being proactive and using your initiative.

You will have excellent Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook skills as well as a typing speed of no less than 70 wpm.

Apply

To be considered for this role, or to express your interest in other similar roles, please forward your resume and covering letter in Microsoft Word format to tarnya.mangano@empiregroup.com.au

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our client is a well-established business in Adelaide with a national and international presence. They are looking for a successful candidate as a Property lawyer who will report into the Senior Property lawyer. They will demonstrate strong knowledge and experience in Property and Commercial matters with a passion to specialise in this area.

The ideal candidate would be an admitted lawyer with a minimum of 2-3 years post-admission experience. They would have experience in 

• Property acquisitions and disposals (commercial  and retail)
• Small and large scale property development in Commercial and Retail leasing
• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and & advising on a broad range of commercial documents
• General Commercial Transaction work.

In addition, a team player and a 'self-starter' with experience in working autonomously will be highly regarded. Furthermore, they will possess excellent communication skills for dealing with external and internal stakeholders.

If you think this is you and want a new challenge, please contact Sue at the email given below.

Sue Cabral
Director - Powerstaff Consulting
sue.cabral@powerstaff.com.au

About the Firm

This is a leading national law firm who specialise in compensation claims.

They foster a collaborative and friendly working environment and are dedicated to providing a supportive inclusive culture.

About the Role

This is a temp role to cover annual leave.

Duties

Based on reception, your duties will include:

• Meeting & greeting guests;
• Answering enquiries;
• Liaising with clients;
• File management;
• Filing & archiving;
• Overflow Paralegal work for the Personal Injury team; and
• Drafting correspondence and documents.

Skills & Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, you will need:

• 1+ years legal experience;
• A flexible and proactive approach;
• Exceptional attention to detail;
• A ‘can-do’ attitude; and
• Experience with MS Suite.

How to Apply

For more information, please call Shaun Hunter at u&u Recruitment on 02 8245 7925 or email shaun.hunter@uandu.com quoting reference 20383. Alternatively, to submit an application, please click below

Please submit your resume in word format.