Administration Assistant

Location: Adelaide

Contract Type: Permanent

MinterEllison is one of Australia’s largest law firms, with nearly 200 years of business history. We're known for our legal and consulting expertise - and for our inclusive and authentic character.

Our purpose is to create sustainable value with our clients, people and communities. That means we have a proud history of providing excellence to clients, nurturing our people and giving back to the communities in which we live and work.

We value excellence, curiosity and collaboration. Clients rely on us for our responsive, commercial approach. Our clients include government departments and agencies, private and publicly listed companies, and small and large businesses in Australia and overseas.

As a highly valued employee we will also provide you with a wide range of benefits. To view our benefits, please copy this link into your browser https://www.minterellison.com/-/media/Minter-Ellison/Files/Careers/Employee-Benefits-Brochure-2023.ashx

Your role

An exciting opportunity exists in our Finance Solutions Legal team for a Trainee Administration Assistant. Working as part of a team of administrators, you will provide vital support to our Trust team consisting of Paralegals, Conveyancers and Special Counsel, who provide general legal advice to financiers, particularly banks. This role will be a full time position and would be a valuable opportunity to gain administration experience in the legal industry. We are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail, ability to multi task and to work both autonomously and in a team environment.

As a key addition to this team, some of your responsibilities will include:

• high volume file management including opening and closing files, electronic and physical filing and scanning
• monitoring emails and taking telephone calls
• email correspondence with clients
• creating and maintaining spreadsheets
• preparing and updating reports
• billing in accordance with client requirements
• other ad hoc duties as required

What you need

This is a trainee position and therefore prior office or legal experience is not necessary, however we expect you will possess the following:

• excellent prioritisation and organisational skills
• ability to work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities
• understanding of MS office applications, primarily Word and Excel
• resilience and a commitment to excellence that matches our own
• pride in your work

Why MinterEllison

We offer flexible working options to encourage balance, wellbeing and support for sustainable ways of working and a range of social, financial and health benefits, including free gym membership - all with no minimum tenure.

We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds, genders (including trans or gender diverse), LGBTQ+ people and those with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

How to apply

We prefer to connect with people directly, so please submit your CV by clicking on the 'Apply' button. We encourage all applications, including if you do not meet the criteria listed for the role. Your application will also enable us to consider you for other opportunities that may be available at MinterEllison.

If you would like further information, require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process or for a confidential discussion, please contact Terry.Chandramun@minterellison.com.

Adelaide, AU