This firm serves as a global leader in the legal industry and is inviting an experienced and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join their distinguished Disputes team in Brisbane.
This full-time position offers a unique chance to provide high-level support to 3 Partners, and a team of senior lawyers, while also adding significant value and contributing to the success of the team.
Key Responsibilities:
As a pivotal member of the Disputes team, your role will be dynamic and essential, encompassing:
- Comprehensive management of billing processes for the team, catering to clients with intricate billing and administrative needs.
- Coordination of Partners’ schedules, including internal and external appointments, ensuring optimal meeting lead times, along with travel and diary management.
- Preparing and facilitating meeting logistics to support the seamless operation of the team.
- Coaching and mentoring Administrative Assistants and collaborating effectively with the legal support team, including the Practice Management Assistant.
- Managing communications with clients and supporting the overall matter management process.
- Overseeing a diverse array of responsibilities and deliverables, ensuring efficiency and high standards are maintained.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about their contribution to the team, with:
- At least 2 years' experience as a Legal Assistant or Secretary within a professional services environment.
- Proficiency in matter management and billing, with a strong understanding of Aderant Expert.
- The ability to anticipate the needs of Partners to minimize administrative tasks.
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
- Superior interpersonal abilities and excellent communication skills, capable of establishing effective relationships with various stakeholders.
Joining this large firm means becoming part of a world-class team of over 5,000 professionals globally.
This team is dedicated to:
- Fostering a high-performance culture that is client-focused and committed to diversity and digital innovation.
- Supporting your personal and professional development in alignment with the firm’s ambitions.
- Offering a range of learning and growth opportunities designed to expand your knowledge and skills.
- Prioritizing your wellbeing, with comprehensive benefits and support systems in place to ensure your success both in and out of the workplace.
Apply Now!
If you feel that you meet the requirements we would like to hear from you.
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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.
