Legal Administrative Assistant (Criminal Law, Part-Time)

Part-Time | Criminal Law | Perth CBD

Want to be part of a small, friendly team where you will learn something new each day?

We are a boutique, family-run criminal law firm based on Hay Street in the Perth CBD, just a short walk from the courts. We're looking for a motivated and organised junior Legal Administrative Assistant to help keep our busy practice running smoothly.

This role is 2 days per week, with the potential for a third day working alongside another criminal lawyer in the same office.

What you'll do

• Welcome clients and manage reception

• Answer phones and assist with enquiries

• Correspond/liaise with courts and police

• Prepare, file and organise legal documents

• Manage electronic and physical files

• Schedule appointments and maintain diaries

• Handle mail, correspondence and general administration

• Occasional transcribing of police interviews/body worn camera footage for use in trial

• Tidying, organising and cleaning the office space

About you

• Looking to build a career in administration, reception or legal support

• Friendly, professional and reliable

• Well organised with eagle eye attention to detail

• Confident communicator

• Exceptional written English skills, including strong spelling, grammar and proofreading ability

• Comfortable using computers and Microsoft Office

• Able to work independently and use initiative

• Previous administration, reception or legal experience is a bonus, but not essential

• Available to commence as soon as possible
  

Why join us?

✅ Supportive family-business environment

✅ Interesting work in criminal law

✅ Prime CBD location near the courts

✅ Free lap pool and gym facilities

✅ Opportunity to grow your skills and responsibilities

✅ Potential for additional hours

Award classification: Legal Services Award 2020, Level 1 or Level 2

Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter telling us why you'd be a great fit - *********@shadgettlegal.com.au