A Legal Assistant/Secretary is required to work for this progressive firm. Your new company An established, forward-thinking legal practice with a collaborative culture is seeking a professional and motivated Legal Assistant to support a select group of fee earners. Known for its progressive approach and modern administrative structure, this firm offers autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to contribute to the efficient and professional operation of the office. Your new role As a Legal Assistant, you will perform the core functions of a legal secretary while working closely with fellow legal assistants. You will have clear responsibilities, strong workflow ownership and the scope to assist the Office Manager in driving operational excellence across the practice.Key Responsibilities: File opening, closing and updating of records Entering disbursements into LEAP and preparing invoices Assisting fee earners with resolving inactive/dormant files Supporting fee earners with client liaison and communications Managing email correspondence and diary scheduling Drafting emails and correspondence Formatting documents and managing precedents Scanning, archiving and file destruction Assisting with CPD management Assisting with and implementing efficiency initiatives Working to deadlines and managing competing priorities Supporting firm policies, procedures and continuous improvement initiatives Preparing BD materials to support team objectives Managing new client enquiries What you'll need to succeed 2 years' administration experience within a legal practice Enthusiastic and positive outlook Ability to work under pressure and independently Strong motivation, initiative and drive Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office skills (O365 and earlier) Experience using LEAP Practice Management System What you'll get in return Permanent, full-time opportunity Annual performance reviews Supportive team culture within a progressive Adelaide legal practice Opportunity to work autonomously while contributing to firm-wide operations What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 2984127
