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SalaryJoin a team with a commitment to each other; a strong community contribution; and a drive to achieve quality results for clients.
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 with clients and 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 that allow our employees to prosper and grow their careers.
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
We are looking for a full-time Legal Assistant to join our Brisbane office and work in our Real Estate team. You will work alongside a partner, several authors and a paralegal, with a large focus on leasing and commercial Real Estate.
The role will be varied including the following key responsibilities:
- Document drafting, amendment and management via the document management system;
- Accurately undertaking property searches as directed from time to time;
- Managing monies in trust accounts;
- Proactive diary management and meeting coordination;
- Occasional banking;
- Proactively assisting in management of high-volume development and leasing files; and
- Working with the other Legal Assistants in the team and broader Brisbane office.
The ideal candidate will have at least two years' legal administration experience in a Real Estate team. We are looking for someone who is flexible and highly motivated with strong organisational skills, as well as a desire to provide exceptional support to their authors.
You must also demonstrate the following attributes:
- Ability to exercise initiative;
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise with internal and external parties;
- Excellent attention to detail;
- Ability to multi-task and manage deadlines;
- Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team; and
- Excellent technical skills and understanding of software applications.
We encourage a balanced work environment. Our teams enjoy having the opportunity of working 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;
- Opportunity for flexible work arrangements;
- Holistic Health and Wellbeing program including subsidised gym membership and active social and sporting committees; and
- In-house barista and end-of-trip facilities.
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.
