Company

McCullough RobertsonSee more

addressAddressBrisbane, QLD
salary SalaryPermanent
CategoryLegal

Job description

Join a team with a drive to partner with and achieve quality results for clients; a commitment to each other; and a strong community contribution.
McCullough Robertson is a commercially focused firm, working with leading national and international clients. We work on big matters but work in small teams. Employees of all levels are given direct exposure to clients and exciting opportunities to get involved in the firm.
Our goal is for every employee to build a rewarding career that is full of opportunities, satisfying relationships and a sense of achievement. We do this through extensive training and career development opportunities which allow our employees to prosper and grow their career.
We are backed by a national team of over 400 staff located in Brisbane, Sydney, and Canberra. McCullough Robertson is a big firm, without the attitude.
The Role
Due to an internal move for career progression, we are searching for an enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join our Litigation & Dispute Resolution team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will provide support to two Partners, as well as their wider team.
Each day will be diverse, including the following key duties:

  • Secretarial support for general administrative tasks;
  • Brief preparation, court document drafting, amendment and management;
  • Preparing lists of documents and other quasi paralegal duties;
  • Proactive diary management and meeting coordination;
  • Coordination of travel arrangements;
  • File opening and management;
  • Proactive management of monthly client reporting and billing;
  • Working collaboratively with other Legal Assistants across the team; and
  • General administrative tasks such as taking phone calls and sending mail.
Experience
As the successful candidate, you will be an intermediate level Legal Assistant with at least three years experience in a professional firm. Experience within litigation will be highly regarded. You will be highly motivated with excellent organisational skills, as well as have a strong desire to provide exceptional support to your authors. Furthermore, you will demonstrate the following attributes:
  • Ability to exercise initiative;
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with internal and external parties;
  • Ability to multi-task and manage competing deadlines;
  • Excellent attention to detail;
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and part of a team;
  • Ability to work effectively with the other senior Legal Assistants in the team; and
  • Excellent technical skills and understanding of software applications.
Benefits
At McCullough Robertson, we encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity to work in a supportive environment, while having fun and achieving results.
We offer the following benefits for our employees:
  • Dedicated Diversity committee with an innovative program focusing on all areas of diversity and inclusion;
  • Attractive further education program and supportive learning and development opportunities throughout your whole career;
  • Mentoring and sponsorship opportunities as well coaching and leadership support;
  • Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees; and
  • In-house barista and end-of-trip facilities.
Inclusion and Diversity
We are a leader in diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Our commitment is to create an accessible, inclusive and informed workplace, where we can collectively make a difference for everyone, including people with disability, to gain equal opportunities and grow their career at McR. This is our commitment to diversity and inclusion and how we bring to life our McR values.
An award-winning law firm, we have received the prestigious Employer of Choice for Gender Equality citation for the tenth consecutive year and have recently been awarded by Lawyers Weekly - Diversity Law Firm of the Year.
To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply for Job" button, and submit your application on-line. Alternatively, please contact Sophie Sims on 07 3914 8462 for a confidential discussion.
We're an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Refer code: 1298941. McCullough Robertson - The previous day - 2024-01-16 12:07

McCullough Robertson

Brisbane, QLD
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