Legal Administrative Assistant - TAFE Students Preferred null

About us  

Kanji & Co is a dynamic, multi-faceted in-house law firm known for its strong client relationships and commercially focused advice. The firm work with clients across an extensive number of market segments and specialisations in the industry sectors of building products, resources, healthcare, information technology and property development.

Kanji & Co’s depth of expertise encompasses commercial and corporate advisory, dispute resolution, employment advisory, intellectual property and technology, property and construction, debt recovery and tax.

Our people

Kanji & Co’s employees are highly-skilled, accessible and have a wealth of experience in working with varied clients. The firm currently has two paralegals and eight lawyers.

Diversity & inclusion 

Kanji & Co has a longstanding deep commitment to diversity and inclusion. The unique mix of cultures, experiences, background and beliefs of the firm’s employees form an integral part of Kanji & Co’s community. 

Position overview 
To provide administrative and secretarial support and assistance to professional staff as allocated in a range of administrative tasks.

Core accountabilities

1. Provide administrative support including:

• Typing
• Filing
• Photocopying/scanning
• Assisting with invoices
• Answering phone calls

2. Managing tasks and projects to deadlines

3. Encourage and assist with the development of a team environment within the office

4. Exercising good knowledge of the Firm’s policies and procedures

5. Maintaining confidentiality.

Essential experience

• Previous work experience of some nature is required.

Qualifications

Essential

• Higher School Certificate (or equivalent)
• Certificate IV in Legal Services (or equivalent)

Key Traits

• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Industrious
• Service orientated
• Friendly
• Contributor.

Key capabilities

• Client liaison/ service
• Professional telephone manner
• Ability to take messages and follow up where necessary.

Time and project management

• Ability to proactively manage own time effectively scheduling appointments and prioritising their activities and complete to deadline
• Ability to work autonomously and unsupervised.
• Interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Ability to instil clients with confidence and develop relationships with them.

Communication skills

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing including excellent spelling and grammar.

Technical skills

• Microsoft word intermediate
• Microsoft excel
• Adobe Acrobat
• Typing speed 50 wpm.