Legal Assistant Trainee – Family & Relationship Law

• Full time position, located in Geelong
• Supportive and welcoming culture
• Establish your career and gain a qualification

Who we are

From our regional heart in Geelong, the team at Coulter Legal service local and national legal partnerships with both private and business clients.

Our people are the key to our success and our reputation is built on the contributions of each individual in our team.

With more than 70 people across the firm, we are one of Victoria’s largest regionally based firms, with offices in Geelong, Melbourne, Torquay and Barwon Heads.

About the role

With strong continued growth in our busy Family & Relationship Law team, we are looking for an enthusiastic administration trainee to join us, based in our Geelong office.

Your tasks will include:

• answering telephone calls;
• taking messages;
• welcoming clients;
• scheduling meetings and appointments;
• entering data into our practice management system;
• document management;
• preparation of briefs to counsel;
• providing reception cover as required;
• typing dictations and letters; and
• general administrative duties.

You will deliver:

• Client focused service
• An ability to move from one task to another, quickly and efficiently
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Efficient time management to maintain control of key priorities

You will bring:

• An interest in an Administration career pathway
• Proven ability to work well within a team
• Positive, proactive and flexible attitude

You may be studying:

• Advanced Diploma of Legal Practice
• Associate Degree in Legal Practice (Paralegal)
• Certificate III or IV in Business Administration (any)
• Certificate III or IV in Legal Services

Why join us?

With a focus on an engaged and high performing culture and our community, we are proud of our people and our history.  Our values are important to us, and we look for like-minded people to continue to bring those values to life as part of the way we work.

Some of our benefits include:

• Health and wellbeing initiatives including discounted yoga and gym memberships
• Access to volunteering opportunities to give back to your own community
• Flexible work arrangements
• A genuinely supportive and welcoming culture
• Access to training and development

How to apply

For a confidential discussion, please contact Amelia Pilcher, HR Coordinator on (03) 5273 5243.

To submit your application, please complete the form on this page.

Coulter Legal values diversity, enables access and promotes inclusion.

At Coulter Legal we are committed to supporting people with a disability gain employment and develop their careers with us – if you meet the above requirements, we encourage you to apply.