Administrative, Legal Secretary And Receptionist Opportunities

Description:

Legal Services Commission
Job reference: req66
Location: 5001 - ADELAIDE
Job status: Short Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

The Organisation

Legal Services is passionate about ensuring justice is available and accessible for all South Australians. As the largest legal assistance service in SA, we ensure that South Australians have access to a trusted lawyer when they need help to be heard, easy ways to learn about their rights and responsibilities, and service to answer any legal questions.

Each year 140,000 South Australians benefit from the services we deliver.

The Opportunities

Legal Services is looking for experienced and enthusiastic people interested in administrative, legal secretarial and receptionist roles to form and develop a pool to service future vacancies across our Organisation and we anticipate vacant roles may become available soon.

As a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant you will ensure individuals telephoning or attending Legal Services are greeted and provided with excellent service that is centred on our clients. You will also assist with the efficient running of the reception area by ensuring administrative tasks which support our client service programs are completed on time, including booking legal advice appointments and handling telephone and email enquiries.

As a Legal Secretary you will provide a confidential secretarial and administrative support service to a direct group of Lawyers who may be working on criminal, family or civil matters. This would include generating and formatting emails, letters, minutes, legal and Court documents as well as arranging client appointments, Court hearings and settlements.

Please indicate your preferred role, working days and office location, ensuring you're matched with a position that suits your preferences. This pool will include working within either our Adelaide, Elizabeth, Port Adelaide or Noarlunga offices.

Total Indicative Remuneration Package

$66,550 - $71,506 per annum pro rata including salary, superannuation and leave loading.

As a not-for-profit organisation, Legal Services is able to offer its employees attractive salary sacrifice arrangements, including up to $15,900 pre-tax each Fringe Benefit Tax (FBT) year for general living expenses.

Term of Employment

The various positions within this Pool are available at the ASO2 classification level however, we anticipate vacant roles may become available soon.

What You Need for Success

The ideal candidate will:

• Demonstrate experience in providing professional and timely reception and administrative support services in a demanding environment including dealing with challenging clients in a culturally appropriate manner.
• Demonstrate experience in providing a range of administrative support services including preparing correspondence, coordinating and maintaining appointment diaries.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively manage priorities and work to deadlines.
• Make decisions and exercise sound judgement about what need to be referred to supporting legal staff.
• Possess strong digital skills and competency.
• Exercise confidence, sensitivity and discretion in handling confidential matters and difficult clients.

Workplace Benefits

We provide a range of financial and non-financial benefits to our employees that include:

• The opportunity to work alongside passionate and dedicated colleagues in a supportive workplace that is concerned about employee well-being.
• Generous salary sacrifice benefits through Smart Salary (as outlined above).
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Payment of relevant Professional memberships.
• Support for employees and their family through our inclusive Employee Assistance Program.
• Supported training and development opportunities in areas including working with vulnerable clients, cultural sensitivity and trauma informed practice.
• Contemporary workplace accommodation.
• Career development opportunities within the team and the organisation.
• Payment of employment screening checks.
• Access to Fitness Passport: a workplace health and fitness program that give you and your family access to wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.

Next Steps

To apply for this role, you will need to click on the Apply Now button. Have your resume, preferably in a PDF version ready to be attached and a cover letter. Should you require any further information please direct your query to Human Resources at HR@lsc.sa.gov.au.

Please refer to the following Job and Person Specifications for further details:

• ASO2 Legal Secretary
• ASO2 Receptionist Admin Assistant

We welcome applications from everyone. We are an inclusive employer, and support diversity and inclusion by recognising our staff for their unique qualities, ideas, and insights.

Applications close: 25/03/2025 5:00 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.