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SLF Lawyers is a boutique law firm, with a difference. We have an inclusive and collaborative culture and we are looking for an experienced PA to compliment our thriving team.

We are seeking an individual who is looking to have a long term career as a Personal Assistant with the desire to deliver the best support every day to the team.

This hands-on role would suit an administration professional; if you are studying law or are a law graduate this position may not be the one for you.

As a Personal Assistant to a Partner, Senior Associate, Associate and Lawyer you will be required to provide high quality and experienced assistance including, but not limited to:

• Comprehensive diary management; organising and coordinating meetings
• Document and correspondence drafting at a high level (court documents, property documents, letters, emails etc.)
• Liaising with clients/barristers/experts/brokers/stakeholders via phone, letter, email or in person
• You will be expected to know exactly where a file is at
• Marketing management and assistance support with the fee earners’ business development activity
• End of month billing
• Preparing briefs to counsel
• Drafting engagement letters
• Data entry, timesheet entry and occasional copy typing
• Conflict checks and due diligence processes
• Booking travel and accommodation
• Accurately review, proofread and edit documents prepared by the fee earners
• Assistance answering incoming enquiries or transferring calls
• Arrange the opening/closing of files
• Project management and other ad hoc duties for the firm

Here is what is needed from you:

• Exceptional organisational skills
• Smart corporate presentation
• Approachable, confidential and personable demeanour and telephone manner
• Project minded: ability to follow all stages thoroughly
• Sound keyboard skills at least 60wpm
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Word and other Microsoft programmes, Adobe professional and Outlook
• A great team player and good sense of humour
• Have initiative and ability to follow instructions closely
• The ability to work with other legal assistants and team members autonomously
• Ability to anticipate the fee earners’ requirements
• Above average secretarial skills
• A can-do attitude
• Experience using the case management system Practice Evolve will be highly regarded

Prior experience as a Personal or Executive Assistant in a law firm is preferred, but exceptions will be made for stand-out candidates.

What’s on Offer

• Full time
• Great remuneration package plus incentives
• Conveniently located, beautiful office in Brisbane CBD

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Alex Rugg on 07 3839 8011.

Note: Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.