Hallewell Law is a Toowoomba firm practising exclusively in disputes and litigation. We help people work through disputes of all kinds. We focus on doing that work well and looking after the people who rely on us.

We are looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to help keep the practice running day to day.

The role

The role is a broad, hands-on support role. Depending on the day, you will be:

• The first point of contact — answering the telephone

• Handling the day-to-day administration — photocopying, scanning, mail, filing, and keeping the office in good order

• Doing the paralegal work that keeps litigation moving — collating and preparing briefs, filing documents with the courts and registry, and helping manage files from open to close

In short, we need someone to keep the practical side of our litigation practice running properly, day in and day out.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for an experienced administrative professional — ideally someone who has spent significant time in legal support and is familiar with how law firms work. If that's you, this role will make a refreshing change.

You will suit us if you are:

• Experienced — you have done this work, in a legal setting, for a significant period of time

• Good with people — composed and courteous with clients on the telephone and in person

• Meticulous — you notice the wrong date, the missing enclosure, the typo

• Diligent and reliable — you follow matters through, and you can be trusted with confidential information

Familiarity with LEAP and eBrief Ready is likely to be an advantage.

How we work

We keep things simple, so the focus stays on the work and the people we are helping. We value substance over form. There are no billing budgets to meet, no KPIs, and very few meetings. You will be trusted to get on with the job, valued for doing it well, and spared the fuss that can get in the way.

What we offer

• Varied, substantive work in a firm that is good at what it does

• A calm, straightforward workplace — no budgets, no KPIs, few meetings

• To be valued and trusted as an experienced professional

• $60,000 – $80,000 + super, negotiable according to experience

Confidentiality

We know that the legal profession in Toowoomba is a small world, so please be assured that all communications in relation to the role will be kept strictly confidential. If you would prefer to have an informal discussion about the role before deciding whether to apply (again, in complete confidence) then please feel free to call Adrian Hallewell on 04•• ••• 256.