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We are seeking two Legal Assistants to join our Float Team, providing support across various departments. Working closely with corporate services and all the legal workgroups, some of your general duties will include:
- Providing exceptional and proactive administrative support at a firm-wide level.
- Covering annual and sick leave for the wider administration team.
- Covering relief reception as required.
- Diary management and meeting coordination with clients and key internal and external stakeholders.
- Secretarial support for high-volume general administrative tasks.
- File management, including opening and closing files and ongoing management of electronic files.
Please note that due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate must be available to work from 9 am to 5:30 pm.
Experience
You will ideally have 1-3 years' experience as a Legal Assistant, with a proven track record of supporting busy teams and managing competing priorities. You will need to be adaptable and flexible in your role, where, at times, you will be required to work across multiple teams. Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
- Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to network and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to multitask and manage deadlines.
- Ability to maintain good working relationships and work effectively, cooperatively, and supportively with others across the firm.
- Ability to work autonomously while also being an effective team member.
- Excellent technical skills and understanding of software applications.
Benefits
We are proud to be the winners of the 2024 Beaton Client Choice Award for 'Best Law & Related Services Firm' ($30m-$100m revenue), and an award-winning 'Best Employer.' In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing initiatives.
- Wellness facilities and onsite classes, such as yoga and mindfulness.
- Other benefits include a purchased leave program (pre-tax), novated leasing, corporate medical insurance plans, networking and social events, and more.
About Cooper Grace Ward
Cooper Grace Ward is a leading independent law firm based in Brisbane, providing a range of legal services to clients nationally and internationally. We are a vibrant, energetic, growing, and diverse team committed to supporting and developing our people to meet the changing needs of our clients. We take personal responsibility and pride in our work and have fun while we do it. We strive to be leaders in everything we do, and our impressive achievements can be viewed on our website.
Our workplace policies and strong values foster a safe and inclusive work environment. Cooper Grace Ward hires a diverse workforce, including people of all genders, ages, cultures, ethnicities, those who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, LGBTIQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
If this sounds like a team you'd like to be a part of, and you value mutual respect, curiosity, and excellence like we do, then we would like to talk with you.
To be eligible to apply for this role, you must be legally permitted to work in Australia.
Position reference #10291985
