Legal Administration

Burnie and Devonport | $43 per hour + super | 3-month temporary contract

Your new company
Hays is partnering with a well-established public sector legal service seeking an experienced Legal Secretary to support its North West operations. With requirements across both Burnie and Devonport, this is an excellent opportunity to join a professional, client-focused environment and contribute to the delivery of important legal services within the Tasmanian community.

Your new role
Working closely with legal practitioners, you will provide high-level secretarial and administrative support while helping maintain the smooth day-to-day operation of the practice. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing legal files, diaries, correspondence and administrative systems
• Preparing and processing confidential legal documents and correspondence
• Handling incoming telephone calls, mail and enquiries from clients and stakeholders
• Coordinating information between clients, practitioners, courts, registries and other agencies
• Completing electronic applications, claims, invoices and file closures
• Assisting with digital dictation, document production and general practice administration
• Managing competing priorities while maintaining accuracy, discretion and confidentiality

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Previous legal secretarial or high-level legal administration experience
• Strong document preparation, word processing and digital dictation skills
• Well-developed organisation and time-management capabilities
• Confidence managing sensitive and confidential matters
• Clear, professional communication skills and a client-focused approach
• The ability to work calmly and accurately across competing priorities
• Experience within criminal law or a similar legal practice environment will be highly regarded

What you'll get in return
Youll receive an hourly rate of $43 plus superannuation, an initial 3-month temporary engagement with a strong potential for extension, and the opportunity to work within a respected public sector legal environment. Positions are required in both Burnie and Devonport.

What you need to do now
If youre an experienced Legal Secretary or legal administrator looking for your next opportunity on Tasmanias North West Coast, apply now with an updated CV. For a confidential discussion, contact peter.sereno@hays.com.au to find out more.

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