Legal Secretary/Personal Assistant – Commercial Law

Great opportunity to work for a well established law firm.  We are seeking an experienced Legal Secretary/PA to work within our Firm.  You will enjoy this very ‘hands on’ role supporting 2 Partners in our Commercial Law team.

This is a great opportunity for someone to utilise and develop their exceptional skills in:

  • Drafting and preparing documents
  • Client database management
  • Diary management (Outlook)
  • File management
  • Liaising with clients
  • Trust Accounts and associated financial responsibilities
  • Organising internal and external meetings
  • Digital dictation
  • Preparing invoices
  • Preparing, sending & receiving correspondence
  • Searches and lodgement of documents
  • Photocopying, filing and general office duties
  • Multi tasking

To be considered for this role you will be proficient in Microsoft Office 2013 and have accurate typing skills and attention to detail.  Strong communication skills are essential to this role.  If you like being busy and would enjoy working for a dynamic firm we would like to hear from you.  Experience in property, business and commercial law using Leap legal software would be preferable.

Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Your application should provide details of your specific experience.  Click on the link below to apply or email laurens@rennicks.com.au.

For more information regarding this role, please call Lauren on 03 9861 7715.

Probate Clerk – Wills & Estates Law

Great opportunity to work for a well-established mid-size, family friendly law firm.

We are seeking an experienced Probate Clerk to work within our firm. You will enjoy a very ‘hands on’ role supporting 2 solicitors in our Wills & Estates Law team. Be able to work autonomously and be a team player.

Rennick & Gaynor Solicitors have been providing legal services since 1919, with many new and repeat clients who recognise quality service and traditional values.

Our office is located near the Camberwell Junction so we are conveniently located near public transport. Car parking is available.

  • You will be experienced in:
    • Preparing Probate and Letters of Administration applications, signing, lodging and distributing estates from start to finish
    • Preparation of Wills and powers of attorney
    • Liaising with clients following the taking of client instructions
    • Liaising with barristers
    • Drafting and preparing documents and correspondence, including briefs
    • Client database management
    • Diary management (Outlook)
    • File management
    • Trust Accounts and associated financial responsibilities
    • Preparing invoices
    • Preparing, sending & receiving correspondence
    • Management of funds on behalf of estates (including investments and bill paying)

To be considered for this role you will be:

  • be proficient in Microsoft Office 2013
  • have strong attention to detail
  • be organised and able to prioritise
  • have personable communication skills

and would enjoy working for a dynamic, supportive and inclusive firm we would like to hear from you.

Experience in complex estates (including VCAT and litigation) would be an advantage and knowledge of Leap legal software would be preferable.
Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Your application should provide details of your specific experience. Click on the link below to apply or email laurens@rennicks.com.au.

For more information regarding this role please call Dan Minogue on 03 9861 7730.

This role is not for law graduates or solicitors.   No recruitment agencies to reply.

Accounts Assistant

We have an exciting permanent part-time opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant to join our team, 3 days a week (10am-3pm), starting immediately.  The successful applicant will show initiative, motivation and exceptional attention to detail.  Previous experience in a legal firm is highly desirable.

The Role:

  • You must be familiar with Microsoft Office 2013
  • Experience using Leap legal software would be desirable
  • Be able to work closely with staff
  • Have a pleasant phone manner

Responsibilities:

  • Processing of office & trust cheques
  • Processing trust EFT’s on Leap
  • Communicate with Banks, from time to time
  • Processing of office and trust receipts
  • Process trust journal entries
  • Trust to office journal transfers
  • Controlled money deposits and withdrawals
  • Rollover of term deposits
  • Filing
  • Banking
  • Invoicing, as required
  • Assist with accounts queries
  • Reconciliation and payment of office accounts
  • Account rendered reminders
  • Investigate unpresented cheques
  • Review and order accounts stationery
  • Processing of annual trust account statements

and any other tasks, as required.  As you become more proficient in the role additional tasks could be added.

Salary will be commensurate with experience. We will not be accepting any applications from recruitment agencies.

Your application should provide details of your specific experience.  Click on the link below to apply or email laurens@rennicks.com.au.

For more information regarding this role, please call Lauren on 03 9861 7715.