Excellent work colleagues/bosses A busy and varied day A true legal secretarial role where you are doing it all Our clients, a small city legal practice, are needing a very experienced legal secretary to work in Criminal Law.   Located in the CBD, the firm is recruiting a new Office Manager/Legal Secretary and intends to employ a junior assistant for this person in the near future.   As it would be this person's role to administer the Trust Account (both manually and on computer), competence on PC Law is essential . You would also be doing the accounts payable and receivable and the banking. Having said that, most of your time would be spent in typing documents, requests, correspondence, therefore a typing speed of 70+ would be sought.   If you have the following skills and experience, please apply to the link below as soon as possible: PC Law; Trust accounts; accounts payable and receivable; Typing speed exceeding 70wpm; Competence on Word. For further information, please telephone Lelia Mathewson on 81007000

JUNIOR LEGAL SECRETARY Nick Xenophon & Co Lawyers JUNIOR LEGAL SECRETARY Nick Xenophon & Co Lawyers is a small suburban personal injury practice situated at 653 Lower North East Road, Paradise. A position has become available for a junior legal secretary. With the role your duties will include: reception; client liaison; data entry; filing; some audio dictaphone typing; and general administrative duties. To be considered for interview you must have intermediate knowledge of MS Word, and a fast and accurate typing speed of 45WPM+. Ideally you will be confident in dealing with people of all levels and have a driver’s licence and car. The Managing Solicitor wishes to develop a long term working relationship that is mutually rewarding for both parties in a friendly, enjoyable office environment that is people-focused. If you believe you are a suitable candidate, then you are encouraged to supply your resume and references by 5pm Wednesday, 23 May 2012 to: The Managing Solicitor Nick Xenophon & Co Lawyers PO Box 371 Campbelltown SA 5074 or via email at admin@xenlaw.com.au

Varied role All areas of Litigation Wonderful firm We act on behalf of a highly regarded city legal practice.   The firm deals in all areas of Litigation on behalf of the Defendant, including Employment Law, OH&S, Workers Compensation, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Litigation, Commercial and Corporate Disputes, Professional Indemnity, Contested Estates.   One of their staff will be taking 12 months off and, therefore, needs to be replaced for that period of time . The position is full time .   The role will incorporate: Reception (greeting and directing clients; answering and directing phone calls); Mail (collecting, opening, posting); Secretarial (assisting legal secretaries and practitioners as directed, including typing, preparing monthly bills, diary management and printing/copying/binding documents etc), booking couriers and entering disbursements to allocated matters; Accounting (processing accounts receivable (receipting, data entry and filing paid invoices), assisting with monthly bank reconciliations and data entry, entering petty cash expenditure; Stationery and kitchen supply ordering; Library updates; Rounds and banking; Archiving. It is estimated that rounds and other clerical functions will take 60-70% of your day, with the rest being typing, therefore a typing speed of 50+ wpm would be required.   Previous office experience (12 months or more ), particularly in legal , would be essential.   For further information, please contact Lelia Mathewson on 81007000. Alternatively, please apply to the link below.

Make the Grade Leading Commercial Firm Blue Chip Clients Adelaide CBD One of South Australia’s premier firms with a National Presence seeks a technically strong corporate / commercial lawyer with experience advising banks / dealing with financial transactions.  Within your team, you will be supervising associates and graduate lawyers and reporting to a very well respected partner.  Your technical aptitude in drafting / advisory work and your strong business development skills will be viewed favourably.  You will be rewarded with a great work atmosphere, working with a firm with a fantastic reputation and a competitive salary package. If this opportunity sounds like a good fit with your experience, contact our Adelaide legal expert, Layla Firth on 08 8231 0820 or email your CV to layla.firth@hays.com.au

Very busy practice Put your considerable Paralegal skills to good use Be recognised for your talents Our clients, a long-established city legal practice, runs a busy Civil Litigation division.   They believe in giving their staff the opportunity to use their legal knowledge/talents and, in this case, to assume responsibility for the day to day management of Workers Compensation files, with support and guidance from a Senior Practitioner.   The role, providing considerable support to legal practitioners in the section, working primarily in the Workers Compensation jurisdiction and includes:   Communication with clients; Liaison with Compensating Authorities; Drafting legal documents (Notice of Dispute, Application for an Expedited Decision etc); Drafting letters to medical practitioners, and letters of advice to clients; Conducting legal research; Attending basic hearings/conferences at the Tribunal; Negotiating simple settlements such as lump sum entitlements for permanent disability; Arranging appointments with medical experts; Attending rehabilitation case conferences with injured workers, if requested; Preparing Briefs. It is envisaged that applicants would need to have a solid amount of experience with the Workers Compensation Jurisdiction, possibly in a Claims Management role.   We are not looking for a graduate/solicitor .   For further information, please contact Lelia Mathewson on 8100 7000. Alternatively, please apply to the link below.

Deliver Commercial Outcomes Dynamic and Progressive Firm Competitive Remuneration Package Adelaide CBD This progressive and dynamic specialist corporate and commercial practice has an outstanding local reputation for delivery high quality solutions to its clients. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially-minded general non-contentious commercial lawyer with strong personal succession planning experience to join the commercial arm of the practice.  The work will predominantly offer a 50% split between personal succession planning and 50% general commercial advisory/drafting work. You will have a minimum of 5 years recent, relevant and solid post-qualification experience gained at a top or mid-tier firm, a winning personality and a positive attitude. Previous exposure to superannuation and tax practice will be viewed favourably. If this sounds like you, call Legal Expert, Layla Firth on 08 8231 0820 or email your CV to layla.firth@hays.com.au

Botten Levinson is a boutique law firm specialising in property development.  We are looking for an experienced lawyer to join us. The ideal candidate is a commercial thinker devoted to client service.  Experience in property or infrastructure deals, planning, environmental law or general litigation will be valued.  Send a brief email with a CV outlining your relevant qualifications and experience to James Levinson at jal@bllawyers.com.au  Applications close 5.00pm 28 May 2012.

Legal Secretary/Secretary required.  Trust accounting preferred but not essential for busy criminal practice in CBD.  Hours and salary to be negotiated.  Please forward resumes to adelaidesecretary@hotmail.com .

Work for the pick of city firms Well above Award wages Supportive and caring consultants Established in Adelaide for over 42 years, our Lawstaff division is always on the lookout for experienced legal secretaries who want to work as temps. Indeed, we are so busy, we need you RIGHT NOW.   Lawstaff was the first ever division McArthur opened, back in 1969. Since then, we have established ourselves very well within legal circles, and the division, headed by Lelia Mathewson, has always enjoyed the respect of the industry.   The temporary division is always in need of additional staff, and now is no exception.   If you have a strong, recent, background as a legal secretary, a typing speed exceeding 65wpm, advanced computer skills, and a flexible attitude, we need to hear from you.   Please be assured that we will always try to do our best by you, and that your welfare is very important to us.   We pay hourly rates which are well above Award.   If you consider that your background is appropriate for our temp team, we would love to hear from you.   Please apply to this ad as soon as possible.

PARALEGAL Andersons Solicitors Andersons Solicitors is a mid size full service law firm with office locations across Adelaide and regional SA. We offer a family friendly and flexible working environment with access to mentoring, skills development and a great sense of community. P ARALEGAL Offering great opportunities for personal and business growth and development, you will be part of a vibrant team with access to great files, primarily based in our Adelaide office. Not only are we looking for a team player but also someone who can pick up a file and run with it when needed. Applicants preferably will have solid experience in all aspects WorkCover and Industrial Law. Applications to: General Manager Andersons Solicitors GPO Box 468, Adelaide E: enquiry@andersons.com.au P: General Manager on Adelaide W: andersons.com.au