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Administrative Assistant Jobs in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia at Balance Family Law
Title: Administrative Assistant
Company: Balance Family Law
Location: Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Team Balance are a fun and lively team of lawyers and admins seeking an Administrative or Legal Assistant to join us in our Kingston Office in Canberra, ACT. As our Admin (or Legal) Assistant, you’ll thrive in a collaborative atmosphere within a professional, yet supportive environment dedicated to individual development. Reporting directly to Balance’s co-founders, you’ll provide essential administrative support across various tasks and responsibilities.
This role may suit a 2nd or 3rd year law student, or someone looking to build on previous customer service or administrative experience.
Responsibilities for this role include:
Efficient Diary Management: You will be responsible for managing the diaries of founders and senior lawyers, ensuring optimal scheduling and coordination of appointments, meetings, and deadlines.
Handling Incoming Phone Calls: Acting as the first point of contact for our firm, you will manage incoming calls professionally and promptly, directing them to the appropriate personnel or addressing inquiries as needed.
Conducting Legal Research: Your role may involve conducting legal research to support our team in various matters, requiring a keen eye for detail and a thorough understanding of legal concepts and resources.
Social Media Management: Demonstrating interest in social media platforms, you will assist with building and maintaining our firm’s social media presence, contributing to our online visibility and engagement with clients and the community.
Candidates will ideally have the following attributes:
A Customer Service Background: experience in a customer service role will be highly regarded.
Exceptional Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication skills, and a friendly and vibrant presence that assists you to build rapport with clients and colleagues is essential for this role. A proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Canva will be highly regarded.
Collaborative Team Player: We value individuals who thrive in a collaborative setting, contributing positively to team dynamics and supporting their colleagues when needed.
Client-Centric and Approachable :We seek individuals who prioritise a client-centric and approachable demeanour, ensuring that every interaction, especially during phone calls, exudes understanding warmth and professionalism.
This part-time role requires aminimumcommitment of 3 to 4 days present in our office per week, with half-days also contemplated.Law students who haveat least2 to 3 years left in their degree program are encouraged to apply.
Note that only applications from candidates based in ACT will be considered at this time.
Please email your cover letter and resume to Supratha Thinakaran at [email protected]
THIS IS A CANBERRA BASED ROLE THAT REQUIRES YOU TO WORK IN OUR KINGSTON OFFICE. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT RESIDE IN AUSTRALIA.
