Legal Admin Assistant

Overview

The Legal Admin Assistant will provide essential administrative and client-facing support for, an Australian law firm. This role requires an articulate, professional, and well-organized individual to manage daily firm communications, handle client calls warmly, and support general administrative workflows.

Responsibilities

• Client & Phone Management: Confidently handle incoming calls from clients, lawyers, and external contacts with professional phone etiquette.
• Administrative & Inbox Support: Manage daily office workflows, calendar coordination, and inbox correspondence.
• Document Preparation: Assist with drafting, formatting, and proofreading legal correspondence and administrative documents with strong attention to detail.
• Task Management: Prioritize and organize multiple administrative tasks simultaneously to ensure smooth day-to-day firm operations.

Requirements

• Experience: Significant experience in a law firm or professional services environment (direct law firm/legal experience preferred).
• Communication Skills: Excellent written English with meticulous attention to detail. Strong spoken English—clear, articulate, and confident when speaking with clients and external partners.
• Technical Skills: Proficient with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel).
• Core Competencies: High organization, multi-tasking abilities, warm phone presence, and a professional demeanor.