Job Details

Armstrong Teasdale is seeking applications to join its secretarial team.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a US law firm in its first international office and during a period of growth.  The firm has 12 additional offices throughout the US and a total of more than 640 lawyers and staff internationally.

You will be looking for your first or second administrative role to progress your legal career and be keen to get involved and learn new skills.  You should have a calm approach with the ability to prioritise and excellent communication skills.

You will be a team player with a flexible approach to work, particularly as occasional overtime may be required.  A professional telephone manner and client-oriented approach is expected.

Good, accurate typing is required along with strong grades at secondary school level including English and Maths (or equivalent).

Main responsibilities will include

• Creating new contacts, clients and matters on the practice management system, completing various file opening forms
• Carrying out due diligence on individuals and companies where necessary
• Organisation and preparation of correspondence through audio typing/copy typing and/or use of voice recognition systems
• Formatting documents, incorporating the Firm’s style
• Dealing with incoming and outgoing post/DX
• Diary management – booking and arranging meetings
• Covering reception lunch cover as part of a roster

We ask interested candidates to include a CV and outline of why you are interested in, and suitable for, the role with your application. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

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