An exciting role has opened for an experienced Legal Assistant in the Brisbane office.
This full-time position supports an esteemed Joint Global Head of Practice for Corporate and Real Estate, specializing in mergers, acquisitions, financial services, and private equity. As the leader of our corporate division in Australia and Asia, this partner requires dedicated and proactive support to manage the dynamic needs of his role and our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
We're looking for someone who is not only passionate about contributing to a team but also possesses:
Joining this firm means being part of a world-leading team committed to innovation, performance, and diversity.
On offer is:
This full-time position supports an esteemed Joint Global Head of Practice for Corporate and Real Estate, specializing in mergers, acquisitions, financial services, and private equity. As the leader of our corporate division in Australia and Asia, this partner requires dedicated and proactive support to manage the dynamic needs of his role and our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Managing complex billing processes and client administration requirements.
- Proactively organizing Partners' schedules, including extensive diary and travel management.
- Preparing draft correspondences and documents for client communications.
- Assisting with the coordination and preparation for meetings.
- Collaborating effectively within our legal support team, including mentoring Administrative Assistants.
- Handling a wide array of responsibilities and deliverables, ensuring efficiency and precision.
We're looking for someone who is not only passionate about contributing to a team but also possesses:
- A minimum of 3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant or Secretary within a professional service environment, preferably within legal services.
- Expertise in matter management and billing, particularly with Aderant Expert.
- The ability to anticipate the needs of the Partner to streamline administrative tasks.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Outstanding attention to detail, with a flexible and friendly demeanor.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to forge effective stakeholder relationships.
Joining this firm means being part of a world-leading team committed to innovation, performance, and diversity.
On offer is:
- Alignment of your professional development with our global ambitions.
- A nurturing environment for your personal and professional growth, with opportunities for on-the-job learning and tailored development initiatives.
- A strong emphasis on mental health and wellbeing, supported by a comprehensive benefits package.
If you feel that you meet the requirements we would like to hear from you.
Apply via the link below.
Due to the volume of interest only successful applicants will be contacted directly.
Barratt Galvin is an Australian-based legal recruitment business providing law firm resourcing solutions. Collectively, our consultants have over twenty year’s experience placing legal professionals into law jobs locally and internationally.
Based in Sydney, we assist legal professionals looking for legal jobs within Australia, as well as those relocating to or returning from London and the Middle East legal markets.
Our core client base is made up of elite private practice legal teams within mid to top-tier and international law firms. The legal jobs we recruit for include Lawyers, Legal Secretaries, EA/PA, HR, Business Development & Marketing and Office Support.
As recruitment experts in Australia, London and the Middle East we can assist you with your international or local legal job search. Barratt Galvin is focused on providing you access to legal job opportunities that align with your career goals, at the best possible salary level within the market.
