Legal Administrator

About the role

Everingham Solomons, a leading law firm serving northern New South Wales since 1872, is seeking a highly organised and motivated legal administrator for a full-time position. Experience in a legal environment is preferred but not necessary. The successful candidate will work across multiple areas of law, including conveyancing, business law and estates.

Key responsibilities

• Type correspondence, prepare court documents and other legal documents
• Transcribe from dictation
• Conduct property searches
• Liaise with clients and third parties
• Open and close files
• Manage diaries and emails
• Handle billing and coordinate the lodgement of documents
• Create and edit documents and compile briefs
• Perform general administrative tasks such as faxing, photocopying, scanning and printing

Required profile

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Initiative in independent work
• Able to cope under pressure and time constraints
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Sound knowledge of MS Word and Outlook
• Fast and accurate typing speed
• High standard of personal presentation

Salary is commensurate with skills and experience. Applications are made by sending a resume and cover letter by email; applications are treated with strict confidentiality.