• Do you have demonstrated experience working in a Legal Firm?
• Opportunity to work across Criminal, Employment & WHS
• Bring your attention to detail and organised approach

About the Business:

Gilshenan & Luton is at the forefront of employment law and criminal law – and is renowned as a law firm which delivers high-quality service and results to its clients.

They have been consistently involved in many of the largest and most prominent criminal cases, inquests, and commissions of inquiry held in Queensland over many years.

Gilshenan & Luton’s work extends across many industries, including law enforcement, health, and the legal and financial professions. Their clients include a wide range of corporate and individual interests, including business people, government entities and officials, and individuals looking for representation and service of the highest quality.

They continue to win peer-judged awards and recommendations for the quality of their work, and regularly receive referrals from Queensland’s leading commercial and litigation firms seeking assistance for clients with employment law or criminal law issues.

About the Role:

Gilshenan & Luton has an opportunity for a Legal Secretary with demonstrated experience within a law firm to join their team. 

You: This support role works closely with 4 solicitors (Director, Senior Associate, Associate and Lawyer) to provide all-round specialist administrative assistance across:

• Answering and making telephone calls.
• Transcription of dictation (letters, file notes, interviews etc).
• Opening new files and conducting conflict searches.
• Preparing/sending correspondence, and other documents.
• Filing (electronic on LEAP and hard copy).
• Creating and collating electronic and physical briefs.
• Billing, and at times contacting debtors.
• Archiving.
• Diary (calendar) management.
• Other administrative tasks, as required.

We’re looking for someone that appreciates the need for quality, accuracy and professionalism in EVERYTHING! 

Your exceptional interpersonal skills, organisational ability, flexible approach and attention to detail will be the key to your success.

Your skills and experience:

• Must have demonstrated experience within a law firm
• Experience with legal software – experience with LEAP will be highly regarded
• Excellent typing and document drafting skills
• Billing experience
• Be self-motivated and have the ability to apply common sense and initiative
• Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and deal with competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
• Demonstrated ability to learn new tasks quickly and efficiently
• High level time management skills with an ability to work autonomously
• Commitment to learning, taking direction and continuous improvement
• Exceptional level of honesty and hardworking approach
• Strong interpersonal skills, ethical standards and sense of loyalty

What’s on Offer

• An exceptional opportunity to join a team focused firm with strong culture and values - friendly social environment
• Comfortable CBD office
• Learning and development opportunities
• Dynamic and interesting work
• A competitive salary will be negotiated with the successful candidate dependant on experience