Legal Admin Support

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated office admin ‘all rounder’.  The role will suit someone looking for .7 full time equivalent or above. We will offer the ability to be flexible with hours and other working arrangements. It would also potentially suit a working parent or part time legal student who requires some flexibility with working arrangements.

More of what you need to be

You need to be proficient with current technology used in legal proceedings and practice (or a quick learner), as well as in Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel, a good communicator, pro-active and more than capable of working well in a high performance team, highly attentive to detail and have excellent organisational skills.  

Some of the key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• providing support to a small team of solicitors;
• preparing documents and correspondence; 
• preparing electronic and hard copy files;
• document management;
• liaising with clients including answering incoming calls;  
• calendar management;
• assisting with precedent development; and
• assist with general office management etc.

About us

McComish Legal is a boutique commercial/construction law firm. Our goal is to be one of the pre-eminent (‘go to’) firms in WA, every year.  Stephen McComish is the founding partner with a strong track record of leading teams who have achieved this. 

We act for owners, operators, contractors or subcontractors involved in the construction, expansion, operation or demolition of major infrastructure or energy and resources projects in WA. We help clients achieve significantly better outcomes at all stages of the construction process; From determining the most suitable contracting methodology, negotiating and entering into construction contracts, through carrying out the work (with a keen focus on reducing the risk of a dispute, but if unavoidable, helping our client prepare and position itself well for the dispute resolution process ahead) and finally resolving any disputes to achieve the best outcome for our client.  This may include acting for our client in making or responding to an adjudication application, arbitration (domestic or international), litigation, mediation, conciliation or expert determination, or a combination of some of these processes.  We also assist with serious incident investigations, including coronial inquiries, and prosecutions. Visit our website to learn more about us: https://mccomishlegal.com.au/about/ 

Culture & values: Having a great culture is the key to achieving the firm’s goal.  A culture where the firm attracts and retains highly motivated individuals, with the right balance of skills, qualifications and diversity, and encourages them to be their best in playing their part in the team achieving the goal. Fundamental to this is the firm and each member of the team being committed and staying true to the firm’s core values of:

• Respect (for and earning it from others)
• Excellence
• Integrity 
• Determination
• Courage
• Creativity

Our offices: Our custom fitted out St George’s terrace office is designed to create the best environment for our team to excel.  The technology is all new and state of the art.

If you wish to apply, please send an email to *****@mccomishlegal.com.au attaching a brief letter and your CV.