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- Do you have great organisational skills and attention to detail?
- Do you thrive on challenges?
- Do you go over and above what is required?
If this sounds like you then we would love you to join our practice.
McKays Solicitors have offices in Brisbane and Mackay with a compliment of over 130 employees and will be opening a new office on the Gold Coast in January. We are proudly easygoing and a place where you will feel comfortable and at home, yet still be part of a growing and progressive practice.
We value our staff. Part of that means that you will have a person dedicated to looking after your needs, offering advice and support and helping you to achieve your personal and professional goals. We also have an active social club, great staff benefits and various social and recreational activities throughout the year.
By creating a culture which promotes clear and open communication, opportunities for personal and professional development, and a focus on being disciplined and accountable, we feel we can make a real difference for our staff and our clients.
The Position
We have an opportunity for a Legal Secretary to join our practice in our new office on the Gold Coast.
Core duties and responsibilities of the role include:
- Providing high level secretarial support;
- Assisting with drafting basic documents and responses to correspondence;
- Preparation of various documentation;
- Regular client contact and client relationship management;
- Assisting with front desk reception; and
- General administrative duties such as diary and file management eg. filing, bring ups, opening and archiving files.
The Person
The successful applicant will possess the following:
- Typing speed of 60-80+ WPM with a high level of accuracy;
- A proactive and self-motivated attitude;
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a mature and professional approach at all times;
- Experience using dictation and typing from handwritten instructions; and
- Strong time management and organisational skills together with the capacity to manage multiple projects and conflicting priorities simultaneously.
Applications should include a current curriculum vitae and a detailed cover letter that outlines how the candidate requirements are met.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted at this time.
A salary and benefits package will be negotiated with the successful applicant commensurate with skills and experience.
Applications close at 5:00pm on Friday 6 January 2012.
For further information on the position or the practice please contact:
Justine FletcherHR Manager(07) 3223 5961Email: Please click the 'Apply Now' button below.
| Location: | Gold Coast |
| Work Type: | Full Time |
| Closing Date: | 5:00pm on Friday 6 January 2012 |
